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Good Eats: The Early Years | 
| Author: Alton Brown
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang
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Rating:  35 reviews
Sales Rank: 59
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 396
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.7
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 9.2 x 1.7
ISBN: 1584797959
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.5
EAN: 9781584797951
ASIN: 1584797959
Publication Date: October 1, 2009
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Product Description
Alton Brown is a foodie phenomenon: a great cook, a very funny guy, and—underneath it all—a science geek who’s as interested in the chemistry of cooking as he is in eating. (Well, almost.) Here, finally, are the books that Brown’s legion of fans have been salivating for—two volumes that together will provide an unexpurgated record of his long-running, award-winning Food Network TV series, Good Eats. From “Pork Fiction” (on baby back ribs), to “Citizen Cane” (on caramel sauce), to “Oat Cuisine” (on oatmeal), every hilarious episode is represented. Each book—the second will be published in fall 2010—is illustrated with behind-the-scenes photos taken on the Good Eats set. Each contains more than 140 recipes and more than 1,000 photographs and illustrations, along with explanations of techniques, lots of food-science information (of course!), and more food puns, food jokes, and food trivia than you can shake a wooden spoon at.
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One Word... November 19, 2009
klt786
Excellent.
For the "well-seasoned" cooks along with the novice, this is an excellent guide to the why's and how's of food preparation. From the science of cooking eggs to how you shouldn't baste your turkey, Alton is right on point as always. It's a must have cookbook/reference book...and is about the size of one of your basic $150 college textbooks, so it's packed full of useful information/recipies/tidbits/pictures & "how-to's"...
I can't wait to begin experimenting with some of the recipies...especially during the holidays!
Good Eats In Your Hands November 17, 2009
Thomas Magnum (NJ, USA)
This book is a must have for any fan of the Food Network show Good Eats. The show mixes part science, part comedy, part cooking all together and comes up with a show that is both entertaining and educational. The book captures the essence of the show and is quite impressive to look at. One valid complaint that people may have is that it is light on the recipes compared to what it could have been. It would have been nice if each episode entry contained all the recipes featured in that show (although you can go to the Food Network website and get the recipes, it would be nice to have them at your fingertips). Putting that issue aside, this book is a great read and extremely entertaining. Alton Brown has already said there will be more volumes in the series chronicling all the episodes and I, for one, can't wait.
Food Science November 14, 2009
D. Kuony (Nebraska. USA)
Back when I first started cooking for the sheer joy of it I was immensely influenced by the work of Jeff Smith. Turns out so was Alton Brown. The thing I loved about Smith was his passion for food and how he got into the "whys" and "hows" of cooking.
Brown's program Good Eats does the same thing with a sense of silliness which is engaging. This collection is a compilation of eclectic recipes from the first years of Brown's show. Good Eats-The Early Years is not so much a list of recipes as a primer course in food science, allowing you not only to make the dishes but understand why they work so well.
Aside from the fact this book is entertaining as hell it's also beautifully done. Its large size and profuse illustrations would make it a perfect coffee table book for any foodie with a sense of humor!
Great book for Alton Brown Fans November 13, 2009
Heather D. Stegner (CONNERSVILLE, IN, US)
I bought this book as a Christmas gift for my sister, who is a huge fan of Alton Brown. The book is a sturdy hard cover and large with over 140 recipes! There are helpful hints and tips throughout. The book has plenty of photographs as well. If you are looking for a straightforward cookbook with short description followed by a recipe, this book may not be what you are looking for. There are so many graphics and tips on the page which are helpful but done completely in Alton Brown style -quirky! I know she'll love the book, but it's a little too busy for me!
Just as entertaining as his TV show November 9, 2009
M. Erickson (Yakima, WA)
I couldn't decide if I wanted to spend the money on a "Good Eats" book when I could watch "Good Eats" on Food Network for free every evening. I'm glad I decided to get the book, it's a great companion read to the television show. Lots of "behind the scenes" info about the episodes I've seen a dozen times. Having the recipes in the book make it easier than repeatedly printing them off the website. Can't wait for the "Middle Years" and "Later Years" to be published!
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