Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I treat every plate as a canvas, blending bold global flavors with comfort. I craft unforgettable culinary experiences that feed the soul.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?MY PARENTS
What would you do with the $25,000?With $25,000 First, pay off high-interest debt; help both my kids out. I have been unemployed since 2024, my husband is the only one working, he is the Rock of our family. He is 62 and works so hard, our financial situation is tough, so definitely the 25,000 will help our family. I am a lover of animals and I want to help the Toronto Animal Services, Toronto Human Society and the less fortunate out there.
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