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Food for Thought

Essays and Ruminations

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Food for Thought

By: Alton Brown
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From Alton Brown, the
New York Times bestselling cookbook author and beloved culinary food personality, a debut collection of personal essays defined by his flair, wit, and insight.

From cameraman to chef, musician to food scientist, Alton Brown has had a diverse and remarkable career. His work on the Food Network, including creating Good Eats and hosting Iron Chef America and Cutthroat Kitchen, has resonated with countless viewers and home cooks. Now, he shares exactly what’s on his mind, mixing compelling anecdotes from his personal and professional life with in-depth observations on the culinary world, film, personal style, defining meals of his lifetime, and much more.

With his whip-smart and engaging voice, Brown explores everything from wrestling a dumpster full of dough to culinary cultural appropriation to his ultimate quest for the perfect roast chicken. Deliciously candid and full of behind-the-scenes stories fans will love, Food for Thought is the ultimate listening experience for anyone who appreciates food and the people that prepare it.

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Through his career, Alton Brown has been notoriously private, which I respect. It is delectable to learn a little bit more about the man he is and how he came to be. I would covet a second edition of his essays. I think he has so much to share, and I will listen to every word. I am profoundly grateful that his wife bullied him into writing this book.

Alton’s Most Personal Book

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Fantastic read. Great personal stories, tips tricks and just an over all great time. I will never look at restaurant garbage containers the same. 😂😂

Roller Coaster of Fabulous

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I wanted more stories when it ended. It was well written and handled some sticky subjects with grace and finesse.

My family has love Alton since the Good Eats days. And this book has left me even more impressed.

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Always love Alton Brown and his knowledge around the kitchen. Have been following him for years.

The stories

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I wish he would do more with audible. He makes his stories come alive. Can not wait until he tells us more about life and food

So Real

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I loved this book and the author's narration. Great reflective essays and very unique.

Absolutely refreshing book from my childhood hero

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Always enjoy everything by Alton Brown. This book gave a peek into who he truly is. Enjoyable from start to finish. Can’t wait to try his roast chicken “recipe”.

Take the time to cook

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This book made me so happy. I remember being a kid and making sure to be home in time for the hour of "Good Eats" that was sandwiched between whatever boring, run-of-the-mill cooking show was on Food Network (not Giada—I loved Giada). Alton's passion for food, while keeping it silly and light, threw so much knowledge into every minute, and this book was no different. I love it. I felt like a 16-year-old sitting on a crate out back of my first cooking job, being forced to read "Kitchen Confidential" as instructed by my chef while doing my prep lists today for the kitchen I run. Thank you a lot. Sorry for the long comment

I learned to cook from good eats

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entertaining, funny, informative and wonderfully honest. excellent stories, from an excellent artist, great cook, and talented chef

a fantastic culmination of the adventures of AB

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I’ve loved Alton’s stuff for years. This collection of stories did not disappoint. Entertaining and some clever nuggets of culinary expertise delivered in only a way Alton can deliver.

Entertaining and knowledgeable

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