Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I would love to have my catering business up and running successfully, there is so much I would do to help if I win this challenge this time
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Receive Text UpdatesI feel as everything i create is a signature dish because it's all made with love but I do make a great seafood lasagna.
Who is your culinary inspiration?I always loved and enjoyed watching Julia Childs and it's so many more that I can't even name at the moment. Since a child my mom and grandmother we're my very first inspiration.
What would you do with the $25,000?When I win this money it will really help with pushing my catering business so I can officially work for myself and the money will also help me health wise.
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