Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Representing Tucson, AZ: La Yaquesita Mexican Cuisine—Creating New Dishes for Over 10 Years.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?Continue growing for the family and representing Tucson, AZ
What would you do with the $25,000?School for pastry chef
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