Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
From Compton’s tough streets to losing my parents, I’ve rebuilt my life through food. My resilience drives me.I’m ready to be the next favor
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration my late mother.The kids of Compton and other chefs in,and upcoming in the industry that look like you me
What would you do with the $25,000?If I were to win $25,000 I will start my own food truck.
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