Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Missed my calling as a chef. I'd use the money to go to culinary school.
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Receive Text UpdatesI'm still learning my sweet spot, but I love making Eggs Benedict for the family.
Who is your culinary inspiration?Chefs Carla, Bobby Flay, Jose Andres, Jet Tila, Keller, Robuchon, Antonia Lofaso, GZ, Zimern, Fieri, Colicchio, so many!
What would you do with the $25,000?I have an opportunity to go to Italy for immersive chef training. I'd use the 25k for this experience.
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