Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I would love to be the Favorite Chef to win that mentorship with Karla she has done it all
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My kids and mom are my inspiration. They make me wanna better chef.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would like to start my own business. My own personal and catering company. Start a legacy that I can be proud and something I can provide a better future for them.
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