Food writer Alison Roman, author of cookbooks such as Nothing Fancy and a former editorial staffer for Bon Appetit and the New York Times, will have a cooking program on CNN's video hub CNN Plus, which is set to launch this quarter. Variety reported that episodes "will show her both in and out of the kitchen, teaching recipes and also venturing out to learn about the ingredients, people and the stories behind what she prepares."
"Alison's unique style and tone make her a perfect addition to our CNN Plus line-up," said Amy Entelis, CNN Worldwide's executive v-p for talent and content development for CNN Original Series and Films. "From vinegar chicken to shallot pasta--we are thrilled that Alison will share the stories behind her signature recipes with the subscribers of CNN Plus."
Roman added: "I've been dreaming about bringing a new sort of cooking and food show to life for years and I can't think of any place better to make it a reality."
Variety noted that Roman "emerged from a minor controversy in 2020, drawing criticism on social media after making some remarks about lines of products backed by Chrissy Teigen and Marie Kondo. She apologized, but also decided to leave the New York Times, where she was writing a column, in December of that year."