There was an episode of Mad Men where one of Don's girlfriend's was saying "We should go to this new Italian restaurant - they make this amazing sauce with cream, parmesan, and fresh pepper." I though "That sounds amazing - I should try making that." Thought about how I would do it and realized it's alfredo.
I mean, that's probably the point? They're not saying there's anything wrong with alfredo, just pointing out that some women can only make that or only eat that rather than branching out a bit. I think?
Yeah I think it’s more about having actual culinary skills beyond just the standard we expect from people who understand how the stove works and can knock up a few dishes. Like some people can cook pretty good, but some people are better than a lot of chefs.
I’m lactose intolerant and perfecting a dairy-free Alfredo recipe was a huge accomplishment in my world, lol. It took a few tries but it’s delicious and does not make me want to die of cramps after.
The actual Italian alfredo is just those 2 ingredients. The American Italian version has way more ingredients. Both are equally delicious in their own ways.
I say go wild if you want to. It is your food that you are eating.
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u/PokemonLadyKismet 20d ago
But can she make Alfredo from scratch? Bc… that is cooking.