Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I should be the Favorite Chef because I cook with passion, creativity, and heart—making every dish unforgettable and every guest feel specia
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Receive Text UpdatesMy signature dishes are sweet and sour eggplant, beautiful tomato egg — spicy or non-spicy — and sweet and sour chicken. Each dish is full of flavour, comforting, and made with care.
Who is your culinary inspiration?“My culinary inspiration is my family and the homemade meals I grew up with.” Also “My inspiration comes from creating flavourful dishes that make my family and friends happy.”
What would you do with the $25,000?If I won the $25,000, I would use it to buy a reliable car for my family. It would make a huge difference for my kids by helping with school, activities, appointments, and making everyday life much easier and safe.
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