Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I absolutely am in love with cooking. Cooking allows you to be free. There are no rules and you can create whatever you feel.
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My signature dish is anything soul food. I live a good southern meal
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration is my mom. Growing up, she always made fantastic meals and brought the family around the table for good food and fellowship
What would you do with the $25,000?I would use the money to jumpstart my catering business and baking business, while also donating some of the money to a foundation that helps children that have been sexually victimized.
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