Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I am a women of culinary leader, within compass group, I love to create amazing dishes, learn new techniques and creat amazing meals.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?I have many culinary influences, but I have to say my ultimate favorite chef would be Julia child. Watching her on tv and her techniques inspired me to go to le cordon bleu.
What would you do with the $25,000?If I won, I would use the money to inspire women chefs around the world and donate a portion of it to feed hungry children.
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