Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Cooking is how I teach wellness, create community, and help people feel seen, nourished, and inspired.
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Intentional comfort food with Southern roots; flavorful dishes that nourish both the body and the conversation around the table.
Who is your culinary inspiration?The women in my family who taught me that food is love, hospitality, healing, and connection. Their kitchens shaped everything I create today
What would you do with the $25,000?I would invest in growing my Live Well lifestyle brand through community experiences and a future lifestyle lounge concept centered around food, wellness, and connection.
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