Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I have owned and operated three restaurants and a food truck. I cook from my heart and I am passionate about my food. I create experiences.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration is my Dad, he was very active in every venture and culinary endeavor I had. He made me focus on the passion for cooking and how it made everyone felt when they took their first bite.
What would you do with the $25,000?I recently completed my associates degree in culinary arts. I would purchase more catering equipment and take a 5 day trip to celebrate.
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