Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Choosen to be as a chef, I want to blend my intense culinary passion with proven leadership to create memorable dining experiences .
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Who is your culinary inspiration?The Late Anthony Bourdain
What would you do with the $25,000?Donate some money to the homeless shelter and save some for my grand kids college .
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