Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I’m a creative chef with bold flavors, strong technique, real kitchen hustle, ready to entertain, teach, and bring unforgettable dishes
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration is Bobby flay and Carla Hall of course I used to watch them growing up and they influenced me to start cooking at a young age
What would you do with the $25,000?I would start my own southern comfort restaurant where families would come from all places just to try my food and I would also give back to my community as well
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