A Miami mom is cooking up big dreams. She’s a contestant on this season of “MasterChef: Global Gauntlet,” and she’s bringing spices from all over the Americas.
Gordon Ramsay: “Hey, Maria. How are you? Tell me about your eggs Benedict first.”
Maria Bourland: “I’m making my eggs Benedict extremely simple. I’m making a creamy leek.”
Meet Maria Bourland, a Brazilian home cook who now calls Miami home.
Maria sat down with Deco and spilled the tea about how her Brazilian roots carried her through the competition.
Maria Bourland: “Everything I cook today, it reminds me of growing up back home. I grew up in a farm that had no running water, no electricity. Everything was made from scratch. So everything I cook is always with love.”
Let’s hope that love brings home a win for Miami. We’re rooting for you, Maria!
You can catch Maria on a brand new episode of “MasterChef: Global Gauntlet” at 8 p.m. only on Fox.
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