Alton Brown's Gear for Your Kitchen by Alton Brown
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Book Reviews of Alton Brown's Gear for Your Kitchen
Book Review: A very helpful and easy to read book.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this books several months ago because I was planning on reequipping my kitichen. I found Mr. Brown's advice to be sound and easy to follow. After having followed several of his suggestions on both what to and not to buy as far as kitichen equipment goes, I have found that it is easier to make great food at home. His advice about the diffent types and qualities of all sorts of kitichen equipment has saved me money already and will continue to save me money in the long run by directing me towards the right tools for the right purposes, and by directing me towards tools of good quality. Mr. Brown backs up his advice with sound and times somewhat scientific explinations.
Though the subject of this book might not be interesting all people, it is indeed easy to read. I found myself just sitting down and reading through large chunks of this book thanks to Mr. Brown's approchable, often amusing, and very pleasent writing style.
Book Review: If you have anything in your kitchen cupboards, this is for you
Summary: 5 Stars
First of all, let me say that Alton Brown is my hero, and if he wrote a book about knitting needles I'd probably buy it. That said, this really is a great book that I'd buy no matter who wrote it. Part user's manual, part field guide, and part cookbook, this concise little gem of a book has just tons of great information packed into it. The section on knives alone is worth the book price, IMHO. Shopping for skillets and not sure if you should get anodized or cast aluminum? Wondering what that funny plastic hand-cranked gizmo you found in your Grandma's bottom kitchen drawer is? (It's a bean frencher, by the way.) Not sure of the difference between an orange peel and a pizza peel? If any of these questions apply to you, then get this book. Besides, what other book in existence explains how a Thermos works eight pages after a recipe for Baba Ghanoush?Book Review: Gear for your kitchen with your budget
Summary: 5 Stars
I would strongly recommend this book for those who are starting out on the path of cooking, are looking at upgrading what Grandma gave to them, or are considering increasing their stable of cooking utencils. Alton gives the reader the skinny on different implements, small appliances, and the tools needed to make that perfect quiche. With his typical aplomb and humorous style he explains with science the whys and wherefores of how things work as they do. Based on this book I've certainly grown to appreciate certain tools I've had for several years, thrown out some unused appliances and whatnot, and look at those television ads touting the latest and greatest slicing and dicing utencil with great skepticism. Kudos to Alton for making an easy and fun to read book.Book Review: Always fascinating
Summary: 5 Stars
My husband bought me this book (along with the newest set of the Good Eats DVDs). Initially, I didn't think that this book would be for me even though Good Eats is one of my favorite shows. As interesting as Alton Brown is, I didn't think that a book just about kitchen tools would be interesting. Then I started reading it. AB has such a unique way of writing that I was instantly mesmerized. It makes me want to go through my kitchen and purge all the unitaskers I've accumulated over the years. I will get there, though it may take a while. As an added bonus, he includes quite a few interesting recipes (that correspond to the gear he is talking about). I will never again doubt AB. In my opinion, he's the best there is in the cooking world.Book Review: A fantastic reference tool and very entertaining too!
Summary: 5 Stars
Alton has done it again! This is a fantastic reference book that every "home-chef" or even an occaisional cook should have in their library. Finally someone has put out an entertianing and education "cook book" that's not really about cooking, but the tools (or as Alton says, "hardware")you need to accomplish your tasks.Mr. Brown's "Good Eats" shows remain as one of my all-time favorite cooking shows, and this book falls right in line with his informative, educational, and witty ways in the kitchen!
And if you ever get the chance, you've got to catch this guy in person as I did last summer at the Orange County Fair in California. Hysterical!