Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I have always loved cooking and would love to win im a big fan and the money would really help my family
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Who is your culinary inspiration?None just cook and learn at home
What would you do with the $25,000?Help my family
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