Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I cook from the soul—bringing comfort, culture, and love to every plate. My food tells stories, brings people together and shows love ❤️.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My Mother Mattie n Grand Mother Naomi.
What would you do with the $25,000?Help with getting my food truck up and running.
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