Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I have the skills and the passion to compete against any Chef. I love putting love in people's lives. A plate and a smile
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Who is your culinary inspiration?Bobby Flay, Brandon Lockwood
What would you do with the $25,000?I would donate some to our local food bank, the rest in the bank.
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