The question I always get is: ‘What is Slutti Spaghetti?’
The name often makes people laugh or cringe, just like life.
So let’s get right to it: Slutti Spaghetti is about liberation. It’s about loving food unapologetically, tearing out these shameful constructs that divide tables rather than unifying them.
Food isn’t about shaming, it’s about sharing. This is something I learned growing up surrounded by a bunch of crazy Italian and Italian Americans. Despite the inevitable drama, food was the constant - an expression of love. I will never forget my grandmother asking me if I still loved cotolette or chicken cutlets and after I responded ‘duh’, she got up to make a fresh batch right that second.
Therefore…
My main goal with this newsletter - beyond sharing my bad jokes and silly memes - is this:
We should treat food with respect as we would a new friend - no rash judgments of looks, size, or origins. Rather, taking the opportunity to bond over how hilarious, ludicrous, and similar our lives are, no matter how many worlds apart.
That said, I hope that Slutti Spaghetti becomes your resource to not only learn about Italian food and beverage but also to embrace food with every bit of love in your soul (even if that means killing an entire tray of parmigiana in two days by yourself.)
Below are some updates to come in 2024 and more juicy bits!
New Year Announcements
With 2024 around the corner, it’s time to share the new (year) things to come with this newsletter. It’s been 10 months since its launch, which was done quite impulsively. Winter 2023 was a weird time. There are no regrets at all - in these past 10 months, I’ve learned more about what Slutti Spaghetti means to me and others around me. Most importantly, I’ve made a few people smile, and that means everything to me.
Weekend Things
Sliding into your inboxes the first Monday of every month!
A new addition to my newsletter - which had its ‘beta’ beginning in December - is Weekend Things - a monthly round-up of my dirty little weekend secrets to giggle you through those Monday blues. Those secrets you ask? They cover 5 very serious topics: things eaten, sipped, repurposed, lost in translation (my favorite), and of course, listened to.
Spaghetti Stories
Beyond my usual rants, memes, and chaos, I will be bringing other voices into the chaos with a new series - Spaghetti Stories. It is to launch in the Spring, with interviews based on your favorite pasta types (along with other delicious dishes). It will be educational with a good drizzle of debauchery.
Spaghetti Stories will be free to all subscribers, with all interviews archived at the end of every month.
Merch
It’s no secret I created merch once upon a time. While my original shirts are long gone, I am working on brand new things that Substack subscribers will have first access to. Stay tuned for announcements in the next few weeks.
Events, get-togethers, etc…
Nothing is better than sharing pasta with those who love food just as much as you do. Plans are in the works, and I don’t want to speak too soon. So, keep your eyes on your inboxes for invitations.
The Usual Sluttiness
Love letters will endure and so will the sluttiest eats, with more features on places big and small, as per request. I will also be posting my usual silly reels on Instagram if you want to see me be silly in person.
If there’s anything you’re ever curious to know, to share, or to contribute, please feel free to reach out at any time!
Supporting Slutti Spaghetti
The pasta circus is all funded by me and my - often lethal to my bank account (re: 12 days of panettone excursion) - curiosity about food. I am going to be this way regardless. But, if you would like to support my work as a food writer/storyteller, my paid subscription is affordable, requiring the sacrifice of one hipster cappuccino or flat white a month.
Forgot to give drunk Aunt Carol a Christmas present? Well, this newsletter also makes a cute little last-minute gift, too.
One final thing…
A simple question - What are your thoughts on the Slutti Spaghetti newsletter?
Appreciate all answers, even if you’re only here for the memes.
Thank you for sharing all things Slutti! Love your words of wisdom and humor 🇮🇹