Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
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Who is your culinary inspiration?Born and raised in Miami, I have spent more than 25 years developing my craft, turning the lessons I learned in the kitchen from my grandmothers, Nana and Anita, into a true passion and profession. Without attending culinary school, I dedicated myself to mastering the art of cooking through hard work, creativity, and experience. Every dish I create is made from scratch and prepared with authentic love, bringing people together through unforgettable flavors.
What would you do with the $25,000?Donate some of the funds, get a new car, get a delivery van for my catering business "MOE BETTA FOODS!", take my wife on a trip to Hawaii, do something memorable with my 3 brothers and continue to find ways to be a blessing to others.
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