Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I am a Chef of 22 yrs with an absolute love for all things culinary ! I am at my best when I am in the kitchen making ppl happy through food
You decide who will appear in Taste of Home magazine, and win $25,000!
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Thai Curry Chicken & Coconut Rice
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration would be my family. My passion for cooking started early on as a child. It was a way for me to be creative and express myself through food for the ones I love most.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would invest in my business and continue to build my brand.
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