Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I want to one day own my own restaurant and spread my love of food to as many people as I can.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?my mom, my grandma,auntie rebecca, chef emeril
What would you do with the $25,000?I would use the money to start a business
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