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A newsletter and community by Abigail Koffler about cooking, dining out, and making the most of it.
Data updated 2 days ago
Avg Comments
3.5
Avg Likes
9.0
Engagement Rate
0.31%· ~13 likes + comments/post
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Quality Score
Engagement vs Food
0.31% engagement rate
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Weekly Growth
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Publishing Frequency
Bi-weekly
Last published Mar 30, 2026
0.7 posts/week avg
Food Pricing
$9.31/mo avg
Below average(-36%)
Monetization Readiness
Already monetizing
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