Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
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Receive Text UpdatesMy signature savory dish A delicious and tender braised beef short rib over a savory chickpea puree, next in line would be my Creamy Grits topped with an Andouille sausage gravy. My signature dessert is my Happy Life Peach Cobbler Poundcake.
Who is your culinary inspiration?Chef Carla of course! I have followed her career from the start and I am inspired by her originality, style and creative uniqueness which make watching her cook an absolute delight. Cooking is an expression of love and creativity.
What would you do with the $25,000?I am going to open Happy Life Bed & Breakfast. The food will be provided by my Happy Life Baking Cafe.. a farm to table cafe with earthy dishes and fresh handmade desserts. A place for people to eat, laugh, rest and reset.
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