Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I would like to be on the favorite chef because cooking is my life and I want to elevate and be recognized for my bold flavors.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My inspiration would be Alex Guarnaschelli she is a great chef and a good person and a mother !
What would you do with the $25,000?With $25,000 I will get me my daughter a food truck that would help me build a income for her in the future.
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