Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
My mother showed me the importance of God, breaking bread with family, sharing special moments together, and loving family and friends.
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“Swimming yesterday” bahamian/ Peruvian conch and shrimp ceviche
Who is your culinary inspiration?Everything I am today is rooted in the lessons my mother taught me. She showed me the value of hard work, sacrifice, faith, and treating others with kindness and respect. She taught me that family comes first, that success is earned through dedication, and that sharing food and moments together brings people closer. Her example continues to guide me every day. The opportunities I have, the career I built, and the person I strive to be are all a reflection of the love, strength, and sacrifices,
What would you do with the $25,000?Invested in my catering company and proudly donate to the TIES Program, local community charities, and Alzheimer’s organizations in honor of my mother.
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