Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I am a home cook mom, Peruvian with a passion for cooking! Love to entertain and please my guests
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My mom was and incredible cook
What would you do with the $25,000?Help our small catering business and be able to manage my time
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