One of our favourite chefs, Sohla El-Waylly, is headlining her own series, Stump Sohla, which starts on YouTube this Thursday.
The restaurateur and media personality’s new show will launch on the Binging with Babish network, which has a huge 7.7 million subscribers on YouTube. Its regular slot will be Saturdays, and the show a 10-episode order to start.
On Stump Sohla, the host will create a meal in a particular style. Here’s the really fun part: to decide what style it will be, El-Waylly will spin a gameshow wheel to decide her challenge. A little razzle-dazzle never goes amiss!
El-Waylly said she is “excited for my new show, not only do I get to spin a giant wheel (what!) but no matter where it lands I know we’re gonna have a good time! The wheel’s got some wild things going on, and I can’t wait to try it all—cook one-handed, light stuff on fire, and even try to beat the Babish himself!”
Make sure to check YouTube on Friday, September 24th, to see the first episode. It goes live on Thursday for those in the US. Those pesky Americans, getting things first.
We couldn’t be happier for Sohla El-Waylly, who has enjoyed quite the tumultuous year. Her infamous exit from Condé Nast sparked a reckoning of the work culture at the esteemed company. El-Waylly was among several contributors to cut ties with the company over financial inequity and a workplace that had been “far too white for far too long.”
She made clear her dismay at not being paid for all of her video appearances, unlike her white peers. El-Waylly, who is of Bengali heritage, wrote on Instagram that she was often shown on camera in a token fashion, “pushed in front of video as a display of diversity.”
The editor of Bon Appétit at the time, Adam Rapoport, resigned in disgrace in June. He’s since been replaced by new hire Dawn Davis as they attempt to restructure and survive the controversy.
Check out ‘Sohla Cooks 3 Dishes That Define Her Life’ for NYT Cooking:
