Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I have the drive passion and heart it takes to become the next Favorite Chef. I take pride I'm my work and have built my reputation.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My mother and grandmother inspired me to become a cook. They taught me everything from prepping to plating
What would you do with the $25,000?I would love to open up my own small cafe to give the community something to look forward to
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