Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Cooking has always been more than a hobby for me — it’s how I show love, creativity, and connection. As a mother of three boys, a teacher, a
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Homemade Pappardelle with Slow-Braised Short Rib Ragù
Who is your culinary inspiration?“My greatest culinary inspiration is my grandfather, who was the head chef at the historic Bear Mountain Inn and had the honor of cooking for Franklin D. Roosevelt. His passion for food, hospitality, and bringing people together around the table left a lasting impression on me and continues to influence the way I cook today. I’m also deeply inspired by Anthony Bourdain, whose curiosity about people and cultures showed me that food is about much more than recipes—it’s abo
What would you do with the $25,000?If I won $25,000, I would use it to create more opportunities for the people and passions I care about most. As a special education teacher, mother of three, and lifelong food lover, I would invest in my family’s future, pursue culinary experiences that honor my grandfather’s legacy as a chef, and continue creating memorable meals that bring people together. This prize would provide both financial peace of mind and the chance to follow dreams that have been waiting on the back burner
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