Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Social appearance will help my career so I can feed bigger crowds!
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Receive Text UpdatesVery special pomme puree; Tartiflette; Spanakopita; Chocolate-coffee-caramel & hazelnut entremet cake; Cocoa nib and chile short rib with cherry glaze, jicama salad, smoky miso butter corn; Cherrywood smoked vanilla buttercream macarons
Who is your culinary inspiration?Marco Pierre White. Besides him, I’m inspired by the people that surround me, the nature. In the end of the day, sharing is caring, and smiles my food puts on people’s faces is what makes me happy.
What would you do with the $25,000?I’d spend it on culinary/pastry arts education or get more equipment so I can cater!
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