Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
For 20+ years, my passion has been creating unforgettable food. Winning helps me launch my own restaurant.
You decide who will appear in Taste of Home magazine, and win $25,000!
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Receive Text UpdatesJerk Spiced Seafood Alfredo with pan-seared scallops.Combines Italian pasta with bold soul flavors Coconut Curry Seafood Gumbo over jasmine rice.Merges deep soul food traditions with Asian aromatics.
Who is your culinary inspiration?: My ultimate inspiration starts at home with my mom and family, who taught me that great food connects people. Professionally, I look up to Chef Ramsay for his precision, Emeril for his bold flavors, and Carla Hall for her heartwarming soul food
What would you do with the $25,000?Winning would allow me to merge my passion for food with community impact. I will use the $25,000 to launch a community kitchen initiative focusing on food equity and teaching culinary literacy to aspiring local youth. A portion will also go toward sourcing from sustainable local farmers. This prize package isn't just an investment in my personal journey—it is the foundation to build a more inclusive, vibrant, and delicious future for my neighborhood
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