Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I just retired from the industry after many years and I would love to teach people my secrets. I want to give back to the industry.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My mom of course, but my maternal grandfather was an awesome cook as well. We used to gather after church at the grandparents house for Sunday dinner.
What would you do with the $25,000?Continue to teach and mentor. I have years of experience I want to share with the world.
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