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This Is TASTE

451: Alison Roman Is Back!

Aug 21, 2024
Alison Roman, a celebrated newsletter writer and host of the relaunching YouTube series Home Movies, brings her lively insights to the conversation. She passionately discusses her dining experiences in New York City and her creative transition to rural life. The chat dives into the electric vs. gas stove debate and the art of anonymity in restaurant reviews. With amusing anecdotes like the 'Scallop Saga,' Alison reflects on food writing's evolution and authenticity, while sharing delicious meal ideas like anchovy butter chicken.
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  • Alison Roman discusses her shift to rural living in upstate New York, finding permanence and joy in her new kitchen space.
  • Roman emphasizes the importance of community support for writers, advocating for independent creators through platforms like Substack.

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Alison Roman's Journey and Relocation

Alison Roman discusses her transition from city life to rural living in upstate New York, where she has purchased property as a response to the pandemic. This change has allowed her to reflect on her lifestyle, balancing her time between the city and her new home. By investing in her upstate property, she has gained a sense of permanence and control over her living space, which contrasts sharply with her previous experience of renting in New York City. Roman finds joy in turning her upstate residence into a kitchen that will feature prominently in her newly revived YouTube series.

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