Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I am a small town self-taught chef. The joy I get from feeding my community keeps me going. A happy belly and smile is my perfection.
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I really enjoy taking your everyday food up a notch. Whether it’s a homemade white chicken lasagna, sour cream enchilada with all of the fixings, ratatouille from our garden. Food that makes your soul happy.
Who is your culinary inspiration?The most influential from being a teenager is Anne Burrell. I cook different than my mom did growing up. I remember being on my own and trying Anne Burrell recipes. My mind was blown. Also, my love of cooking comes from watching my mom from a young age.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would create my dream outdoor kitchen! We absolutely love cooking, grilling, and being outside together as a family. I have dreamed of a a space to cook and bond for years!
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