Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Cooking and baking is my saving grace. I love to be creative with simple methods. I can create from scratch or do semi homemade with style!
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Who is your culinary inspiration?God!
What would you do with the $25,000?Currently my son and I are unfortunately homeless so I would secure a home with a real down payment.
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