Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000

Vanessa A

I love cooking. My dream is to open a Caribbean restaurant in South Carolina. I was born and raised in Haiti. I’d love to share my culture!

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You decide who will appear in Taste of Home magazine, and win $25,000!

The first cut is on Thursday the 11th of June at 7PM PDT

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What is your signature dish?

Turkey drumsticks stew with rice and beans. Haitian style.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

Miss Carla.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Finally open a small restaurant tiki/island style and bring some island culture to South Carolina! Wouldn’t that be something!

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