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Feb 15, 2023Liked by Annie Fenn, MD

I made the cookies yesterday - fabulous! Just ate another one with my morning coffee. This could be a problem ;-) I better get the rest of the batch into the freezer ASAP.

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Yes! And I also have to hide them from myself in the freezer because they are pretty good that way too!

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Feb 14, 2023Liked by Annie Fenn, MD

My husband makes Saag Paneer for me. Spinach (or other dark green) cooked with frish ginger, onion, garlic, a little chile, homemade garam masala, coriander, and cumin. The spices are cooked slowly and well with the onion, when the spinach added. He adds a little yogurt to make it a bit creamy. And adds slightly browned paneer. I usually minimize dairy. In Saag Paneer I get to appreciate it once in a while.

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This sounds so delicious, both full of good, wholesome foods and plenty of spice. I haven't made saag paneer in a very long time but I know the key is taking patience to caramelize the onions for a long time. A true labor of love!

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Feb 14, 2023Liked by Annie Fenn, MD

Does this study on heavy metals in chocolate bars also have implications on cocoa baking powder?

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Yes, I mentioned that. As You Sow tested cocoa powders, Consumer Reports did not. You can read the details in the link to As You Sow's report. (Hershey's is fine!)

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Feb 14, 2023Liked by Annie Fenn, MD

Thank you for this cogent explanation of the dark chocolate debate. I knew I could count on you to clarify the issues and provide the information we all need. All that AND a great recipe perfect for Valentine's Day.

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Thanks Maggie! I am feeling much better about my daily habit having dissected the issue from all angles.

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Feb 18, 2023Liked by Annie Fenn, MD

Thank you. Thank you for this well written information.

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You’re very welcome Wendy!

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Just started to browse and I'm loving this book!!

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Oh! So excited to hear what recipes entice you! I have such a tough time cooking other people's recipes during this book phase, but I can't wait to try yours! Hoping it will be in my mailbox today.

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Definitely trying the spinach tofu ricotta and the Roasted Strawberries with cashew cream! Just left you a review on Amazon and will post in my newsletter this week too! It's a wonderful book, congrats!

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Wonderful! Thank you so much!

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Loved the chocolate chip cookies! Having all the ingredients in the house was super helpful for me and will encourage me to keeo healthy ingredients stocked in the pantry!

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So happy to hear! Yay for chocolate chip cookies!

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