Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I should be the Favorite Chef because that’s exactly who I know I am. I’ve made a living doing what I love. A restaurant is my final wish
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Who is your culinary inspiration?Chef Emeril
What would you do with the $25,000?Pay off my Food Truck. I’m renting to own right now
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