Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I was lost—cooking gave me purpose. Now I pour my soul into every dish, sharing my story through food with the world.
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Pan seared Halibut With sauté bok choy and choy sum and Dashi beurre blanc.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration would be my grandma Julia she made simple flavorful food that brought the whole family together.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would put it towards the catering business I am building. New equipment, branding all the fun stuff.
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