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May 2, 2023Liked by illyanna Maisonet

So I'm stupid and didn't notice the video was at the top of the email. Oof. The verbal reminder was helpful for me! Now I know to look for it lol

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May 3, 2023Liked by illyanna Maisonet

I feel like I probably have never had good fresh asparagus? Whenever we buy asparagus it is always very bitter, but I am a bitter person and I have a preference for bitter food and drink lol. Your newsletters about asparagus make me want to go to California just to get some fresh grown asparagus. Ours are also tiny and not the nice big ones you show. I honestly really never had a desire to go to Cali other than to see giant sequoias, but you talk about Cali the way that I talk about NYS (not city hehe).

I watch the videos! but I guess I am 1 of 13 so if it is more work for you, I will just read.

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This looks SO delicious and I loved watching your video! Lovely and illuminating. Freed from the should/must rice rule! I love knowing that. What else do I do that is one of some options vs. a do or die commandment? You always share so much more in your work than the words and pix alone.

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May 3, 2023Liked by illyanna Maisonet

hahahaha I own this book! I bought it new, in 1987. (Elder Gen X here). I cannot wait to make your recipe-- have never made the one in the book. How freeing to just use whatever rice I have in the shelf. Thank you!

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May 2, 2023Liked by illyanna Maisonet

I love how you Make this process look totally approachable and so doable! I may even have to nudge Robert out of the way to try this out in the kitchen myself... Nah not going to happen but I think we need to add this to our menu. 🙂🙋🏿‍♂️

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I appreciate the videos - just overlooked it. Btw, would it be possible to get - “List of places to eat in Puerto Rico”? My Instagram is @ShawnTheo63. I think I became a paying subscriber the end of March.

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