Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I love baking, cooking and playing softball! It makes my heart so incredibly happy when I’m in the kitchen after pitching a softball game.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My Mom
What would you do with the $25,000?Save it for college
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