What To Know
- A Surprising Kitchen Staple: Alison Roman reveals she can’t eat popcorn without Bragg’s Nutritional Yeast, calling it an absolute essential.
- Motherhood’s Influence: Becoming a mother has shifted her product loyalties, embracing items like Badger Baby Oil and Aquaphor that work for both her and her baby.
- Post-Pregnancy Style Find: She champions Jeanerica Kyoto Jeans as her new favorite, praising their fit and how they “make my butt look amazing” postpartum.
- The Drip Coffee Convert: The die-hard Chemex user has officially switched to a Moccamaster coffee maker, calling it perfect, sleek, and easy for her new life as a parent.
From the Kitchen to a New Mom’s Toolkit
Celebrated cookbook author Alison Roman, known for her viral recipes and distinct culinary voice, is giving fans a rare glimpse into her daily life, and it’s not all about artisanal ingredients. With the launch of her new cookbook, Something From Nothing, Roman shared a list of products she truly can’t live without, revealing how motherhood has reshaped her essentials from kitchen gadgets to baby gear.
A Popcorn Secret You Need to Try
For a food world icon, Roman’s number one popcorn seasoning might come as a surprise. “I really can’t live without it,” she says of Bragg Premium Nutritional Yeast Seasoning. “I’d rather not have popcorn than eat popcorn without nutritional yeast.” She details her specific method: olive oil, kosher salt, a fine chili like gochugaru, black pepper, and a generous shake of nutritional yeast. It’s a simple hack from a trusted source that proves flavor doesn’t always have to be complicated.
Motherhood and Multipurpose Essentials
Roman is candid about how life with her nine-month-old has changed her habits, including an unexpected foray into making her own baby food. “I roast squash and then put it in a jar,” she explains, citing Melii 2oz Glass Food Storage Jars as a key to staying organized.
This new chapter has also introduced her to products that serve both mother and child. She’s “obsessed” with the scent of Badger Baby Oil, which she uses for baby massage and as a moisturizer for her own hands. Similarly, Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment has become an “all-purpose balm” for everything from preventing diaper rash to soothing her own dry lips and hands. “It’s a classic for a reason,” she admits.
Navigating the World with a Baby
For travel and city living, Roman calls the Doona Infant Car Seat and Stroller a “godsend.” Its ability to collapse from a stroller into a car seat without disturbing the baby has made trips to Italy and London manageable. “It’s the only stroller that fits in a restaurant,” she adds, highlighting its practicality for navigating small New York spaces.
Style and Nostalgia
Even her fashion choices have evolved. After pregnancy, Roman found her perfect fit in Jeanerica Kyoto Jeans. “I think they’re extremely well made and they make my butt look amazing,” she says. She pairs the flared style with boots for a “’90s in all the right ways” look.
Her beauty go-to is another throwback: Maybelline Babylips Moisturizing Lip Balm in Cherry Me. After rediscovering it during the pandemic, it became her holy grail. “Everyone’s always like, ‘What’s that lipstick?’ And it’s always Baby Lips,” Roman shares. “It smells like a teenager. It reminds me of having a crush.”