Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I think I should be the favorite chef because of my diversity in multiple cuisines and the willingness to create powerful moments
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration is a toss up between Chef michael Voltaggio, and Michael Symon.
What would you do with the $25,000?If I won the money I would invest it into a new food truck and smoker.
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