Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
My one passion in life is food. I always strive to be better and believe we are always learning as we move forward.
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Receive Text UpdatesI don't have a signature dish all my dishes reflect me and my ability to create.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My grandmother.
What would you do with the $25,000?Contribution to my new restaurant.
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