06/08/2026
Hey everyone 💛 It's VOTING TIME!!!! EEEEK!
I have some exciting news to share — I've been entered in the 2026 Favorite Chef competition, and I could really use your support!
The contest is a national culinary competition where the winner gets featured in Taste of Home magazine, cooks alongside the incredible Carla Hall, and takes home $25,000. Voting also supports a wonderful cause — donations go to the James Beard Foundation, which works to uplift chefs and champion excellence across the culinary industry.
I know you all have busy lives, but if you have 30 seconds to spare, a free daily vote would mean the world to me. The first cut is this Thursday, June 11th at 7PM PDT, so every vote truly counts right now.
👉 Vote here (free, once a day): https://favchef.com/2026/cassandra-valdez
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I'm so grateful for your love and encouragement — it's what keeps me going in this crazy, beautiful culinary journey. 🍽️❤️
One chef will win $25k, a feature in Taste of Home, and a cooking experience with Carla hall.
