Alison Roman Builds Lasting Culinary Empire Beyond Her Name
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "Something from Nothing" by Alison Roman - This is Alison Roman's newest cookbook, which focuses on creating magic from simple ingredients, emphasizing maturity, authority, and confidence in her cooking.
People Mentioned
- Alison Roman (Cookbook Author) - The main guest of the episode, a famed cookbook author and entrepreneur, discussed her career, business growth, and approach to cooking, particularly for Thanksgiving.
- Emily Sunberg - Mentioned as an example of an individual in the media space who maintains a very consistent publishing schedule, even during personal time like a honeymoon.
- Barry Weiss - Referenced as someone for whom Substack developed custom skins and aesthetics for their platform.
Organizations & Institutions
- Bon Appetit - A former employer of Alison Roman, mentioned in the context of her career migration to building her own business.
- The New York Times - Another former employer of Alison Roman, also mentioned in the context of her career migration.
Websites & Online Resources
- Ghost - The platform Alison Roman currently uses for her newsletter and website, chosen for its customization options and integration with her website, which is important for searchability.
- Substack - The previous platform Alison Roman used for her newsletter, which she left due to a lack of customization and integration with her website.
Other Resources
- Alison Roman's Tomato Sauce Brand - A product line launched by Alison Roman, part of her strategy to diversify her business beyond just cookbooks and writing.
- Alison Roman's Pop-Up Store in New York - A temporary retail location in the Lower East Side, another venture for Alison Roman to expand her business.
- Matia (Restaurant) - A restaurant on Orcas Island mentioned by the host as a fantastic dining option.
- Houlme (Restaurant) - Another restaurant on Orcas Island recommended by the host.