Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
From pro Neapolitan doughs to wild ramp foraging, I blend technical precision with local soul. I don't just cook; I craft edible stories
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My mom
What would you do with the $25,000?I would be able to start a business and bring joy to people trying new experiences by cooking for them.
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