Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I been cooking my entire life, inspired by my grandmother to help my dream of owning a family restaurant.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My mom and aunt
What would you do with the $25,000?I’m now disabled but keep on working
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