Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I should be the favorite chef because not only is my food good but it is made with lots of love! From many kitchens from one heart
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration would be my Great Grandma Rita. My great grandmother used to cook for her 6 children then her grandchildren and still she had the opportunity to cook for her great grandchildren as well. I believe she is responsible for the way my family is divided for thanksgiving over the macaroni and cheese lol.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would open my own business with the money and create something my sons can grow or learn with me.
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