Marissa Dagnan, Author at Coffee House Writers

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Ask The Wellness Chef: Butter, Friend or Foe?

By Marissa Dagnan
May 2, 2022

In the new era of cooking with fats, which is better: butter, ghee, or other alternatives? Is butter healthy or not?Michelle N, Lewisville, TX ...

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Ask The Wellness Chef: Sugar, Stevia, or Monkfruit, Which Is Best?

By Marissa Dagnan
April 18, 2022

Ask The *Wellness Chef Sugar, Stevia, or Monkfruit, Which Is Best? “Is Stevia always a better alternative to sugar?” -Nancy R. Coppell, TX Yes ...

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There’s No Card for These Moments

By Marissa Dagnan
March 21, 2022

Flowers wilt, food gets eaten, a simple card is all I can think to send for an impression. A folded piece of paper filled ...

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Pretentious Dining Redefined

By Marissa Dagnan
March 7, 2022

Which came first: pretentious foods or pretentious people? Did one create the other? Pretentious foods are foods of luxury.

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Heirloom Tomatoes: Perfectly Imperfect

By Marissa Dagnan
February 21, 2022

Recipe for tomatoes. Fresh Heirlooms with Basil Oil by Marissa Dagnan

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2 Spoons To Finding Love & Saving Money On Your Valentine

By Marissa Dagnan
February 7, 2022

Valentine’s is nothing short of love and a candy-filled holiday. In the year 2020, over 24 billion dollars of candy was sold. Steak is ...

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Losing My Mind, Not My Pants Size

By Marissa Dagnan
January 24, 2022

“New year, new you!” “Follow me on FB for weight loss success!” “Lose five pounds this week!” “No fussy, packaged meals or shakes!” Has ...

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Beets: Take A Bite From The Earth

By Marissa Dagnan
January 10, 2022

I have fond memories of my papa oohing over the earthy red gems on his plate. However, it wasn’t until much later in life ...

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Cooking: 4 Easy Steps

By Marissa Dagnan
December 27, 2021

Cooking 1,2,3 I have always loved to cook. It has always been a natural talent for me. I could pipe a cake in third ...

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Finding My Way To REAL Food

By Marissa Dagnan
December 13, 2021

Keto, Atkins, Whole 30, Weight Watchers, Slim for Life. I see these types of diets advertised or on the lips of friends almost daily. Why do ...

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