Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I think I should be the next favorite chef cuz I have the passion and the drive for food like no other.
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Receive Text UpdatesMy signature dish is my spice Apple Kentucky legend Ham paired with my homemade apple glaze.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration is my Mom. She has taught me everything I know about cooking and and how to use different ingredients.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would start my own food truck. So that other people could try my unique and tasty foods.
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