Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Love, to feed people I'm constantly trying new spices/ cooking styles from many cultures I have a multitude of revamped fresh recipes🪜💯♥️
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Who is your culinary inspiration?Julia childs
What would you do with the $25,000?I'd invest in a savings account for my 3 year old daughter for her future endeavors give to the needy by feeding and hygiene products and of course invest in my food career start a business online selling seasonings for different poultry and vegan foods lalas spices
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