Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Because I cook from my heart, that’s my way of showing love and care for people
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My mother
What would you do with the $25,000?Start a food truck business to support abused dogs
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