Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Previously owned Pastime Brewery in Oroville Wa. Moved to Florida after closing. Would like to start a food truck/catering business.
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Receive Text UpdatesBraised beef short rib in a beef demi glace with garlic mashed potato topped with mushroom gravy. Gravy infused with a dark beer and cremini mushroom poweder.
Who is your culinary inspiration?Brian Voltaggio and Aaron Franklin. Smoked meats and BBQ is how i started but have evolved watching the likes of Brian, Chef Mularkey etc.
What would you do with the $25,000?Use it to invest in a food truck. We have had brick and mortar and know the difficulty that brings in todays environment.
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