Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I believe that food and all that it comes with is a beautiful way to bring people together! I love to cook and share!
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My family, Dave Pasternack, Thomas Keller
What would you do with the $25,000?Use the money to help start a new restaurant project. Would love a crudo/ cocktail bar! Dock to table!
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