Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I bring bold flavor, heart, and hustle—turning simple ingredients into unforgettable food that feeds people and tells a story every time.
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I don’t have just one signature dish. My dishes are comfort foods with creative twists- hearty soups, stuffed peppers, BBQ-inspired meals, fresh seasonal salads, rustic pasta dishes and homemade desserts. Meals that bring people together. I love transforming simple ingredients into flavorful dishes that feel welcoming, comforting and memorable.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspirations are my husband, family and Carla Hall. Cooking along side my husband through our bbq food truck journey has taught me the value of loving to cook, hard-work , community and creating delicious food that brings people together. Carla Hall inspires me with her warmth, creativity, her laughter and belief that food should come from the heart, create joy and connection.
What would you do with the $25,000?With $25,000, my husband and I would reinvest into our bbq food truck business by upgrading equipment, improving setup for community events, festivals, expanding our menu offerings. More than anything it would help us continue building a business rooted in family, hard-work and bringing people together through our food.
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