Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I’m excited for the opportunity and to try to raise funds for a commercial kitchen.
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I make a brined pork chop glazed with my apricot habanero jam, served with bacony green beans, potatoes and a killer pan sauce made from the chop drippings
Who is your culinary inspiration?So many! I’m currently very inspired by Corre Larkin
What would you do with the $25,000?Buy commercial pitched equipment
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