Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I’m the Favorite Chef because I smoke meats low and slow over real logs—no chemicals—just pure flavor, patience, and passion in every bite.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?Mo Cason, Tuffy Stone
What would you do with the $25,000?If you don't show this to my wife but buy a bigger bbq pit.
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