before the pandemic, part of my Whole Thing (tm) was that i hated cooking. hated cooking (the chopping, the stirring, the waiting, the inevitable fucking up of whatever i'm making), hated thinking about what to eat, hated grocery shopping. i'm a full grown adult woman, so i had many years to embrace that part of who i was.
then the pandemic happened and there was no one to see, nowhere to go, and a ton of eating to do. we subscribed to NYT because all of 2020 was spent on the internet and we got access to the cooking site as part of our subscription. out of boredom, i started to poke around...and i found *this* recipe. it seemed simple enough and it sounded delicious and so one day, i decided to cook it. ME. cook. i took my time (and ugh the chopping alone took me, like, 30 minutes) and i surprisingly didn't ruin it...and at the end, i had this beautiful, delicious, amazing meal with my wife! it gave me a sense of satisfaction that i'd never experienced with cooking. but more importantly, it made me brave. so i looked up more alison roman recipes on NYT cooking and started to work my way through them. they were all easy to follow, not too complicated, and they always *just worked*.
so what i'm trying to say is this: I COOK NOW. regularly. you gave me the gift of cooking and it all started with the carmelized shallot pasta recipe. i can't thank you enough for this recipe and all the others that i make on the reg. they're always wonderful. my wife is happy. you're the best! <3
Congratulations on your new apartment. I look forward to your new home movie gala premiere episode! Now I have to go make the shallot pasta again. Xoxo
Hey, I know I kind of fell in love with you when you started this in that kitchen. Did I know you before? Nope. You are beautiful and lovely. Funny and sincere. You swear and are delightfully insulting, I’m an old gal … you make me feel a bit young. And justified for a lifetime of wtf’s. I’m so glad you didn’t open that little door. I cried a little myself because you chose not to do that. Thank you. ❤️
Jeez, that hard, hanging blackout at the end was eerily reminiscent of the series finale of The Sopranos. What happened to Tony??!? WHAT'S IN THE CLOSET?!?!?? Things that will forever make me go, "hmmm." See you in the next joint!
Your apartment made me feel so much better about the tiny box I live in. Thank you for showing us that you don't need a fancy kitchen to make delicious food! Can't wait for home movies in the new place.
I recently moved out of *my* perfect SF city apartment, to be with my (albeit wonderful) boyfriend. But I have been very very homesick for the kitchen I left behind (a skylight! wire racks! hanging pots! rent control!).
I made this dish today in my new place and it felt much more like home afterwards. It gave me so much comfort when I first made it, and here it is again a year later still holding its own.
I've not seen a newsletter since this June 15th movie night release. Is Alison on vacation or some such? I am subscribed until December, so that is not the issue.
haha I literally did this pasta two hours ago with the NYT video!
Omg. The closet. I must know.
I need to believe that you are packing your squirrel's tiny suitcase with berries pls
Congrats on the new apartment Alison!
before the pandemic, part of my Whole Thing (tm) was that i hated cooking. hated cooking (the chopping, the stirring, the waiting, the inevitable fucking up of whatever i'm making), hated thinking about what to eat, hated grocery shopping. i'm a full grown adult woman, so i had many years to embrace that part of who i was.
then the pandemic happened and there was no one to see, nowhere to go, and a ton of eating to do. we subscribed to NYT because all of 2020 was spent on the internet and we got access to the cooking site as part of our subscription. out of boredom, i started to poke around...and i found *this* recipe. it seemed simple enough and it sounded delicious and so one day, i decided to cook it. ME. cook. i took my time (and ugh the chopping alone took me, like, 30 minutes) and i surprisingly didn't ruin it...and at the end, i had this beautiful, delicious, amazing meal with my wife! it gave me a sense of satisfaction that i'd never experienced with cooking. but more importantly, it made me brave. so i looked up more alison roman recipes on NYT cooking and started to work my way through them. they were all easy to follow, not too complicated, and they always *just worked*.
so what i'm trying to say is this: I COOK NOW. regularly. you gave me the gift of cooking and it all started with the carmelized shallot pasta recipe. i can't thank you enough for this recipe and all the others that i make on the reg. they're always wonderful. my wife is happy. you're the best! <3
+ congrats on the new apartment
What a great post!!! I think Alison brings out the cook in everyone. She really did give you a gift. So glad you let her know.
Wishing you much love in your new apartment. Moving. Nightmarish. But we made it to the new place. Easiest move I ever made. ❤️
Wishing you all the best in your new apartment! Looking so forward to your next home movie 💕
Congratulations on your new apartment. I look forward to your new home movie gala premiere episode! Now I have to go make the shallot pasta again. Xoxo
Hey, I know I kind of fell in love with you when you started this in that kitchen. Did I know you before? Nope. You are beautiful and lovely. Funny and sincere. You swear and are delightfully insulting, I’m an old gal … you make me feel a bit young. And justified for a lifetime of wtf’s. I’m so glad you didn’t open that little door. I cried a little myself because you chose not to do that. Thank you. ❤️
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Jeez, that hard, hanging blackout at the end was eerily reminiscent of the series finale of The Sopranos. What happened to Tony??!? WHAT'S IN THE CLOSET?!?!?? Things that will forever make me go, "hmmm." See you in the next joint!
Your apartment made me feel so much better about the tiny box I live in. Thank you for showing us that you don't need a fancy kitchen to make delicious food! Can't wait for home movies in the new place.
What’s in that little slim closet? Hahaha. I love how you ended the home movie. Please let us know. 😆😆🤣
Also, can’t wait to see your new place. Love your home movies and you’re a great cook and so glad I subscribed. 😋❤️
I recently moved out of *my* perfect SF city apartment, to be with my (albeit wonderful) boyfriend. But I have been very very homesick for the kitchen I left behind (a skylight! wire racks! hanging pots! rent control!).
I made this dish today in my new place and it felt much more like home afterwards. It gave me so much comfort when I first made it, and here it is again a year later still holding its own.
xxx
Did anyone, who pays keener attention than I do, catch how long her break is going to be? Can’t wait to see the new place!
Reinstate a modified version of the “quarantine activities” portion! 🙏💕
I've not seen a newsletter since this June 15th movie night release. Is Alison on vacation or some such? I am subscribed until December, so that is not the issue.