Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I should be chosen as the favorite chef because cooking for me is a passion. I love it, it allows explore my creativity and try new things
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Who is your culinary inspiration?To own a simple food cart for markets and general business
What would you do with the $25,000?Establish my food cart business
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