Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I am the quiet underdog who is easy going, calm, fun, and loving. I show my love through food and I truly believe people can feel that love.
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Potato cheddar waffles, red cabbage slaw, egg vinaigrette, roasted lemon asparagus, crispy bacon and topped with a poached egg
Who is your culinary inspiration?Emeril Lagasse and Jose Andreas
What would you do with the $25,000?I would use it to open my own Portuguese influenced diner.
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