Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Self-taught, cooking is my passion & love language. IMO food changes life,& life changes food. My outlook: Keep an open heart-open hearth
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Receive Text Updates5 Onion, French Onion Soup. Onions are sliced, diced, minced, and chopped for textural layers along with flavor. Braised in butter until golden brown. Beef bone stock, onion powder, Worcestershire, a pinch of sugar, simmered and reduced. Placed in refrigerator for at least 24 hours before warming with garlic-treated toast, Gruyère, and Provolone. Second to that is orange-lavender chicken.
Who is your culinary inspiration?Several: Julia Child, Anthony Bourdain, Alton Brown, Duff Goldman, Wolfgang Puck, Jamie Oliver - you get the idea. The beauty of television is that it lets me gather so many wonderful ideas for fresh additions to my repertoire from both experts and home cooks. Mind you, after watching "foodie" shows, I am not allowed to use a credit card in Kitchen Stores for at least a month.
What would you do with the $25,000?Finish extensive repairs to the water-damaged kitchen; teach my grandchildren (one pictured) fusion fare, barbecue, and that it's okay to play with their food. That's how you fall in love. Create a larger "garden to table" space with raised beds. Design menus for friends, family, guests - warm, welcoming, memorable food. Use it for research for future cookbooks.
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