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Alison Roman

Alison Roman is a New York-based cook, writer, and author of the cookbook Something from Nothing as well as the New York Times bestselling cookbooks Sweet Enough, Nothing Fancy, and Dining In. She’s the creator of the “Home Movies” series on YouTube where she makes food you want to eat while making cooking feel fun and accessible, the author of “A Newsletter,” a newsletter featuring recipes and recommendations, and the creator of “Solicited Advice,” a podcast where she does what she loves most: gives advice. In 2023, she opened First Bloom, a small grocery store in the Western Catskills full of local produce, near and far pantry staples and the best granola you’ve ever had. You can find all her recipes, videos, recommendations, and more at her website.
Something from Nothing: A Cookbook
Sweet Enough: A Dessert Cookbook
Nothing Fancy
Dining In

Books

Something from Nothing: A Cookbook
Sweet Enough: A Dessert Cookbook
Nothing Fancy
Dining In

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Take a Look Inside: Half Baked Harvest Every Day

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