I'm Just Here for the Food: Version 2.0 by Alton Brown
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Book Reviews of I'm Just Here for the Food: Version 2.0
Book Review: Great Book! Horrible Shipping!
Summary: 5 Stars
I simply love Alton's book. It was exactly what I was looking for. I wanted much more than a simple cookbook of recipes. Alton goes the extra mile to explain things in simple terms. The book is not as great as his TV show but it is the next best thing. As you are reading it you can easily picture him saying the words to you in that quirky Alton style.
Now to the bad part. My only problem with the whole Amazon "experience" was that my book arrived in a damaged state. It was never properly secured to any cardboard backing and the box looks like someone punted it across the room. It wouldn't be worth the hassle of returning it. I just hope that the book doesn't fall apart in the near future due to the damaged spine and cover.
I highly recommend the book! But watch out, Amazon's shipping department seems to be having issues lately.
Book Review: A Must-Have For Every Kitchen
Summary: 5 Stars
I'll admit it. I'm an Alton Brown fanboy. Ever since I first watched his show, I was hooked. This man is the Mr. Wizard of the kitchen.
In this book, you'll learn not just some recipes. Recipes are great, yeah, okay, been there, seen thousands of that. No, what you get in this book is more than just recipes. You get a knowledge base of *why* and *how* cooking is done. Why do foods act the way they do? How does it happen? This book helps give you an *understanding* of how cooking works. By learning and understanding how and why they work, you'll find that cooking isn't some huge behemoth looming over you, scary and intimidating. With some simple knowledge, a little imagination, and some patience to try and experiment, you really can turn your cooking endeavors into Good E-..
..well.
You know.
Book Review: A culinary textbook.
Summary: 5 Stars
Having recently gotten more interested in molecular gastronomy, I found this book extremely informative and interesting.
Till date, I have been making pasta with a little oil to prevent it from sticking together, but after reading Alton's lengthy explanation as to how to REALLY cook pasta, and how the oil doesn't help at all, I made the switch, kept my water on a "rolling boil" and was very pleased with my al- dente pasta.
There are lots of gems of information in this book, and some southern recipes too. The book is visually informative and has sections for most types of food.
This is definitely not a "recipe book" but now I am able to cook methodically, and I am able to enhance the flavour of each ingredient, based on timing and heat.
A must for the getting it perfect cook.
Book Review: The Incredible Alton Brown
Summary: 5 Stars
Any fan of the Food Network knows of the show "Good Eats". In my humble opinion it is one of the best shows on television. I had recently purchased the book "I'm Just Here for the Food", and am very happy with it. It carries over from the TV show the wonderful wit and motherlode of knowledge that I expect from the show. Just like its author, the book is put together in a highly organized and logical manner which makes it easy to navigate. I was using it in my kitchen the first day I got it. Of course I would rate the design and graphics as an A+, as well as quality of the writing. Bottom line, even if you are not an amature chef you will be able to use and enjoy this book from day one, and a suprisingly entertaining read for its subject matter.Book Review: Great book for a beginner or just someone who wants a simple, food-science explanation of the how and why
Summary: 5 Stars
I just bought this book yesterday at a store on clearance for 90% off.... $3.25!!! It's original price was $32.50 and it was BRAND NEW. Lucky Me! I thought... there MUST be something wrong with this book. But then again, it IS Alton Brown, how bad could it be? I have been reading it off and on since yesterday. I've already followed 2 of the recipes and they came out great. I'm not a "beginner" cook, but I don't cook often because I'm not that great at it. This book has energized me and helped me understand a few key points that, I think, will really make a difference for me. No matter if you find it on super sale like I did, or still have to pay close to the cover price, I think this is a great book. Great Job as usual, Alton!