Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I should be Favorite Chef because I love cooking and trying new recipes and ideas and I also enjoy making people happy with my food.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?Rachael Ray
What would you do with the $25,000?I would put the money towards a down payment for a home and invest in myself a food truck.
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