Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Self taught chef, I just really enjoy food, I like to try new things, th pleasure of seeing someone eat something & smile is amazing!
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Who is your culinary inspiration?It’s always just been a inspiration of local chefs and cooks from growing up in the Cleveland area.
What would you do with the $25,000?Would start a small diner type style restaurant and make sure our guests are feeling like family & friends while enjoying a take on our regional favorites
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