Alison E. Roman is an American food writer, chef, and internet personality born in Los Angeles in 1985. She is best known for her viral recipes, such as #TheStew and #TheCookies, which gained widespread attention on social media platforms. Roman has held senior positions at prominent food media outlets, including Bon Appétit and Buzzfeed Food. She also served as a columnist for New York Times Cooking, contributing recipes and food writing to the publication. She is the author of several cookbooks, with Nothing Fancy published in 2019 becoming a New York Times bestseller.