Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Bold flavors, real soul, and unforgettable plates. I turn comfort food into an experience people crave and remember.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My inspiration is everyone I have ever worked with who has pushed me competitively. Just the daily grind to out shine fellow coworkers and dazzle them with innovative dishes, bold flavors, deconstructed plates, Twist on classic recipes and molecular altered ingredients has always pushed me to break through what I thought was my limits and achieve new heights in this field
What would you do with the $25,000?I would build an out door kitchen and dining area of my home to entertain family and guests to share my love of food, drink and all around comradarie
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