Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Because I have what it takes to succeed
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Who is your culinary inspiration?Myself. Ive put in alot of work and discipline to become the Chef I am today.
What would you do with the $25,000?Enjoy it with my children and family. Pay off my car
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