Food for Thought

Essays and Ruminations

De: Alton Brown

Narrado por: Alton Brown

This instant New York Times bestseller by Alton Brown, the acclaimed cookbook author, beloved culinary personality, and food science expert, is a “must-listen” (Gaby Dalkin, New York Times bestselling author of What’s Gaby Cooking) debut collection of food essays, cooking tips, kitchen stories, and behind-the-scenes insights, all infused with his signature wit and flair.

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 appropriation to his ultimate quest for the perfect roast chicken. Deliciously candid and full of behind-the-scenes stories fans will love, this “fabulous listening” (Michael Ruhlman, New York Times bestselling author of The Soul of a Chef) is the ultimate listening experience for anyone who appreciates food and the people that prepare it.

©2025 Alton Brown (P)2025 Simon & Schuster Audio

Alton’s Most Personal Book

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.

Laughing Out Loud!

Alton managed to make this old gal laugh out loud many times! He may be a cook and scientist but he is first and foremost a skilled storyteller. Im even recommending this read to my millennial daughter.

A Must for Alton Brown Fans!

If you like Alton Brown it's a must. If you don't know Alton Brown, it will leave you liking Alton Brown. Decent for foodies but even better for people whol like life stories they can learn from.

What a cool behind the scenes look

This title was a must read for me. Alton Brown is a genius and I love his humor. I have learned a lot and become curious about a lot from watching Good Eats. This book was such a neat look into how one of my favorite tv personalities became who he is today. It has humor, vulnerability, and a LOT of relatability. Thank you Alton Brown!

So Real

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

The stories

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

Absolutely refreshing book from my childhood hero

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

Take the time to cook

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”.

But of course it was wonderful

I guess I had doubts, I don't really remember why, as to weather or not this would be a good listen. 2 minutes into it and I remembered exactly why I loved Good Eats and every other show this guy has EVER done.

If I'm being honest, I care way more about the humor, the food science education, the culinary anthropology and brilliant story telling *about* food (and all that is food-television adjacent), than I do his actual food or recipes.

Entertainment and comedy are the most efficient tools of education, which he also explains in thus book btw.

If you are an Alton Brown fan already, just get it. You'll e joy it.

If you're not sure who he is yet, consider this title very seriously if you appreciate the things I mentioned above.

I can't believe I doubted it.

Roller Coaster of Fabulous

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