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Sep 16Liked by illyanna Maisonet

East coaster here, and I think a cooking demo or cook-along would be awesome. Congrats on the new campaign!

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Sep 16Liked by illyanna Maisonet

I would love a cooking demo/cook along with a q&a after. Maybe one where we all eat together after we cook.

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I’ll echo the other East Coast folks and take whatever live hang you feel like having! I’d help with the SF party as I haven’t been back since I moved home in 2010, but it takes less time and is a way cheaper flight to PR from Maine… 😏

PS You are your own end of the bargain. I’m here for you, to support you getting to do what you want with your time and energy. Hopefully we can find you more subscribers who aren’t asking for more than that. 🫶🏼

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Sep 16Liked by illyanna Maisonet

Congratulations on the partnership with Sargento!

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Sep 16Liked by illyanna Maisonet

I would love to do a livestream event if you had one planned. But committed to keep supporting regardless. I really miss the mukbangs you and Mami did, would you consider reposting them on YouTube (so you can get more ad revenue) or is there a way for you to post them on Substack for paid subscribers only, if you don’t want them available to general public? I don’t want to burden you with making more, cuz I know they were a pain to setup and get so much food, but would love to rewatch the old ones.

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Congrats on the campaign! Throwing out the idea of a Sacramento meet (there has to be other Sacramento people here, right?) If not, I could easily be lumped into the Bay Area people.

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Sep 16Liked by illyanna Maisonet

*sadly waves across the Pacific from Melbourne*

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Sep 16Liked by illyanna Maisonet

NYer but currently in CO, would love a virtual hang with a Q&A as previously suggested. ♥️

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Sep 19Liked by illyanna Maisonet

I live in Berkeley and I love this idea!! Hosting a dinner so we could all chat especially about Puerto Rico, recipes, etc I'm here for it!!!

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Sep 17Liked by illyanna Maisonet

Did you know your cookbook is number 1 in Caribbean and West Indian cookbooks on Amazon?!? Just went to buy a third copy—this time for my coworker—and saw that! I doubt sadly that you get any kickback for that but know that you are AMAZINGGGGG.

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Sep 17Liked by illyanna Maisonet

Congrats on the campaign!!!

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Sep 17Liked by illyanna Maisonet

YEEEEESSSSSSS! I would LOVE to e see you!

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Congrats on the campaign! I’m in the East Bay and would be open to helping plan something in person out here. I don’t have much money to contribute right now, but would be open to giving time and hands for help. Your one of the subscriptions I’ll be keeping as long as possible, no matter how broke I get!

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Sep 16Liked by illyanna Maisonet

I live in NY so can't attend but think these are awesome ideas! I lost my job so I have been cutting back on subscriptions, I wonder if other people are cutting back too? I enjoy all your content. Thanks for what you do!

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Sep 16Liked by illyanna Maisonet

I will resubscribe the instant I get my finances in order! I love your Newsletter and recipes!!! So glad I have Diasporican!♥️♥️

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Sep 16Liked by illyanna Maisonet

I would love a Friendsgiving as Thanksgiving has become a joyless holiday for a variety of reasons but since I'm an EastCoaster as well a live demo/AMA would be awesome 💚

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