Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
The people have chosen, and they support me and the movement. The food is delicious everytime. We have high standards to deliver.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My Uncle Santo Stephens.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would start Stephens Smokehouse BBQ in Houston, Texas.
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