Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Because cooking is my love language.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?Both of my Grandmothers and my grandfather. Deep southern roots.
What would you do with the $25,000?Prepare for retirement and give back.
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