Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I have had a life long love of the culinary arts. Although I am not a “chef” I strive to be the best and love to create new flavors/dishes
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Receive Text UpdatesI would say either my crème brûlée cheesecake or chicken Marsala
Who is your culinary inspiration?Jamie Oliver
What would you do with the $25,000?Either open a food truck or get some formal culinary training
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