Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I want to push the boundaries and transform everyday ingredients into unforgettable memories to become Favorite Chef!
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Who is your culinary inspiration?Bryan Voltaggio, Jamie Oliver, Alice Waters, Massimo Bottura and Mashama Bailey
What would you do with the $25,000?I would donate 100% to 5 charities of equal portion. St Jude, United Way Worldwide, Direct Relief, Good360 and Feeding America.
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