Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I have such a passion for cooking, and it's such a stress relief for me. I also love making people happy with my food.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?Gino
What would you do with the $25,000?I would put it towards renting a commercial kitchen. Otherwise a food truck.
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