Good Eats: The Early Years by Alton Brown
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Book Reviews of Good Eats: The Early Years
Book Review: Fun AND Informative
Summary: 5 Stars
Alton Brown is a genius! I enjoy his show on the Food Network and I knew I would love this book. Its more like a cooking encyclopedia. The book is the first in a trilogy that catalogues his episodes from the show. Each show has a theme such as the egg, steak or potatoes. Recipes are not just the focal point - and in fact, he refers to them as "applications" because he is simply applying a new or revamped method to a recipe. I have learned so much about food and the why things happen in cooking and baking from him and I have already read 50 pages in the book. This is a book meant to be read cover to cover and not just used to pick out a few new recipes. Even my husband has been perusing the pages because he has learned something from the entertaining anecdotes and tips. You will find yourself understanding your food so much more after picking up this book. I can't wait for his second book to come out and will be anxious to have the complete set.Book Review: Food Science
Summary: 5 Stars
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!
Book Review: Good Eats In Your Hands
Summary: 5 Stars
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.Book Review: Not just a cookbook!
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading the other reviews here I just had to add my two cents worth.
I LOVE this book. Have had it for 3 days and have barely put it down! What I love is that this does include all those little informational tidbits we've gathered over the years of watching the show, but now it's written down so I can go back and look at the information and apply it to other recipes I may be working on. Yes, the order does differ from other cook books- salads/desserts/soups aren't grouped by type of food, but there is an INDEX.
I have adopted so many of Alton's recipes as my own "signature" dishes it is fantastic having them all in one polace and in a beautiful book to boot. I will be getting this for several people for Christmas gifts this year and can't wait for volumes 2 & 3 to come out.
Book Review: An Amazing Book with A Lot to Offer for Everyone
Summary: 5 Stars
Not only does A.B. recap recipes from his show, "Good Eats", but in some cases, he improves on them based on his ever growing and evolving breadth of experience. The volume is expertly written, packed with fun (and useful) factoids. Adding to the entertainment value of the book is the endless stream of show production stories and photos--something that die hard fans delight in, and the newcomer can still enjoy and laugh at.
If you liked this book, I strongly encourage you to pick up "The Middle Years". It is also wonderfully clever and pun-ishing. Certainly worth its weight in gold.
Good Eats 2: The Middle Years