Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I love to cook, drink and entertain. I have an impeccable palette and love to learn! My dream is to start a breakfast and lunch deli.
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Receive Text UpdatesI think I make great salads and grilled baby lamb chops. Depends on the season. I love to grill oysters too.
Who is your culinary inspiration?I loved Julia Child
What would you do with the $25,000?I would use the money to move out of Angeles.
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