Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I have a passion for making wonderful and exceptional food for my family and friends! Making it fun and enjoyable!!
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Who is your culinary inspiration?Italian mother-in-law was patient and taught me old school ways and I helped to influence her with some new ways. We worked so well together!!!
What would you do with the $25,000?I would like to help my grandsons with education costs. And maybe a vacation for me and my boyfriend.
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