Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I want to be your next fav chef because I would love to show my children that we can chase our dreams and win!
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Receive Text UpdatesFilet mignon and potatoes is my go to when I’m feeling expensive. It gives fine dining with a luxury bite.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My great grandmother and grandmother are my culinary inspirations. But my family and children keep me going.
What would you do with the $25,000?Use it to continue to grow our business that I currently operate with my husband.
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