Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
A proud North Carolina native, my kitchen is the heart of my home, a sanctuary, where I pour into my family and friends one plate at a time.
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Smothered pork tenderloin, southern fried cabbage, rutabaga, and fried cornbread.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My late grandmother, she was my best friend. Her kitchen was always a safe place and her cooking could cure anything. I spent so much time in my younger years in the kitchen with her. Cooking allows me to keep those memories alive and do something I love and my family can enjoy.
What would you do with the $25,000?There are so many things I could use my winnings for. However, theres one thing that takes priority before all else and that is turning our house into a home. There are several home repairs that are long over due and I’d love to make those happen.
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