Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I should, because of my great personality, sense of humor, cooking experience and the love of cooking and the folks who love to eat!!
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Receive Text UpdatesShrimp n Grits...w/crab bisque, biscuits, green salad, and my award winning peach tart. Pared with a nice crisp wht. wine.
Who is your culinary inspiration?James Beard. I loved his attitude about using your hands and letting the food talk to you by how it feels. Justin Wilson....nuff said...
What would you do with the $25,000?1. Gifts to 2 Native American schools we help. 2. Camera equipment for my wife. 3. A Little update in the Kitchen.
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