Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Per my family, friends and coworkers, my food is amazing. I’ve stayed true to using my passion, love and care in all my dishes.
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Receive Text UpdatesSince my grandmother is the one who taught me to cook since I was 10 and she found out I had a talent at it, I would have to say anything soul food or creole.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My grandmother in my family and Chef Gordon Ramsey for celebrities
What would you do with the $25,000?My son and I want to start a food truck business. It’s been our dream to own one and work together side by side in the food industry!
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