Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I've been cooking and baking since I was about 10. Someone is always asking me what I cooked!
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My parents. Mom made a variety of dishes and her presentations were lovely. Dad made New Orleans traditional dishes.
What would you do with the $25,000?Make a meal for friends. Then go on a 2 week cruise!!
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