It’s a reference to a book, Strega Nona, in which a grandma witch makes massive amounts of pasta.

I totally get that it’s confusing/frustrating to see your native language used in a way that means nothing to you, a native speaker, I have this often in french, where English words are used to mean things they don’t mean in English, such as un dressing, un jogging, un brushing.

It’s a reference to a children’s book, about an elderly witch who has a magic pot that makes an abundance of pasta.

Gayle, I just had Daou while out to dinner with my brother! He’s a wine specialist, it was delicious.

This is an epic solo meal.

Agreed! It’s so good!

I am nostalgic for the days of living alone, coming home from work and eating popcorn or cereal. Or making a nice meal just suited to my preferences (often vegetarian, featuring cheese or an artichoke!).

When I was in college, my return from winter break was rough and I treated myself to a Whole Foods shopping trip then made myself halibut and forbidden rice paired with a crisp white wine. Still one of my favorite meals of all time, eaten at my tiny kitchen counter with all three of my roommates out!