Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I cook with purpose—farm fresh, community driven, and rooted in passion that heals, connects, and inspires.
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My favorite dish is Southern-style Red Beans & Rice with dirty rice. It’s soulful comfort food packed with bold flavor, tradition, and love. Slow-cooked and seasoned to perfection, this dish brings people together and reminds me of family, culture, and authentic farm-to-table cooking.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration is Nyesha Arrington. I admire how she blends culture, creativity, and bold flavors while staying true to soulful cooking. Her passion for fresh ingredients and elevated comfort food inspires my own farm-to-table approach.
What would you do with the $25,000?If I won $25,000, I would invest it into growing my farm-to-table business, Wake Bake & Heal. I’d expand my kitchen operations, purchase equipment, support local sourcing, and create more fresh grab-and-go meals and baked goods for my community. I also want to continue building a space that brings people together through soulful food and hospitality.
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