Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
For many years, I cooked for a large family. Mainly home style meals made for family gatherings. Now I enjoy experimenting and challenges
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Who is your culinary inspiration?I enjoy watching so many chefs. Some of my favorites are Julia Child, Rachel Ray, and Ree Drummonds
What would you do with the $25,000?I have always wanted to own and operate a Bed and Breakfast. I would put the money towards that
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