Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
DC-born, Maryland-raised chef bringing elevated comfort food, creativity, and heart to every plate
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My signature style is elevated Southern cuisine, especially seafood and steak dishes with bold flavor and refined presentation. I enjoy creating comforting dishes with a modern twist that still feel approachable and memorable
Who is your culinary inspiration?My grandmother Maw Maw and my late aunt baby Gin are my biggest culinary inspirations. They taught me that food is more than cooking — it’s love, tradition, hospitality, and bringing people together.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would use the $25,000 to invest into my culinary business, Blended Culinary, and build long-term financial freedom through entrepreneurship, branding, equipment, and expanding my private chef services.
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