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-read” (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 read” (Michael Ruhlman, New York Times bestselling author of The Soul of a Chef) is the ultimate reading experience for anyone who appreciates food and the people that prepare it.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Add “outstanding audiobook narrator” to Brown’s impressive resumé. He is, afterall, a Food Network personality, a cookbook author, and an avid food science researcher. Given his long-running gigs on “Iron Chef” and “Good Eats,” along with his work as a pitchman for GE, it’s no surprise that he performs his “essays and ruminations” smoothly and wittily. His range of interests is expansive: blue crab (eat the soft shell variety), martinis (be wary of ice), Japanese cuisine (seek it out), and more. But it’s his funny and quirky opinions—men should dress like Bond villains, kitchen tables must be wood, utensils need to multitask—that stay with the listener. A master of the bon mot, he tells stories creatively with an excellent pace and tone."

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. 😂😂

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

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

Dough, Chocolate, Pineapple and Chicken. This book was enlightening and helped me reflect.

what's not to like? I would have loved more! I really enjoyed Alton reading to me as I felt I had a private screening!!!

A most enjoyable listen

I just finished my sixth time of listening to this. I find Alton Brown to be somewhat soothing when he speaks. He’s very theatrical in a great way. It’s an interesting story. I can relate to a good portion of it and I enjoy it because I can both listen to it and have it playing in the background of my ears while I’m doing tasks, but then can pick up right where I left off of paying attention.

Great read!

Iv been a fan of Alton Brown for years and this is just one more thing that Iv enjoyed.