Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I should be chosen for Favorite Chef because I am passionate about cooking and love creating meals that bring people joy. I enjoy learning.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?I’d say my mom,she’s my inspiration. Her creativity,presentation style and how she make cooking feel both easy and professional and genuine to me.
What would you do with the $25,000?If I won ,I’d love to help kids and others learn how to cook so they can experience the creativity,comfort,and love that cooking can bring.
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