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From the Heart

The stories behind the food, starting with my MasterChef Season 8 audition and the people and experiences that shaped the way I cook.

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  • Gary White smiling during MasterChef Season 8 auditions in Orlando with camera crew filming.
    My MasterChef Season 8 Audition Story

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