Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I wanna start my own farm to table Southern/Caribbean food.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My inspiration comes from family, culture, and the joy of bringing people together through food. I learned Caribbean cooking and drinks from my mother-in-law, while my roots are deeply connected to Black American soul food traditions. Those experiences taught me that cooking is more than just preparing meals — it is about love, comfort, memories, and community.
What would you do with the $25,000?“Winning $25,000 would allow me to invest in my dream of building a farm-to-table culinary business .
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