Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I’m a single dad with 2 kids. It’s my dream to work for myself and stop working for companies so I can better my family.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?Chef Ramsy
What would you do with the $25,000?Looks for small place to open small menu perfect execution. The way food is suppose to Be served with love and pride.
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