Food for Thought
By
Alton Brown
Read by
Alton Brown
Release:
02/04/2025
Release:
02/04/2025
Runtime:
6h 60m
Runtime:
6h 60m
Unabridged
Quantity:
“Add ‘outstanding audiobook narrator’ to Brown’s impressive resumé…He performs his ‘essays and ruminations’ smoothly and wittily…but it’s his funny and quirky opinions…that stay with the listener. A master of the bon mot, he tells stories creatively with an excellent pace and tone. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”
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A New York Times Bestseller
Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
Finalist for the Audie Award for Best Narration by the Author
An Amazon Editors' Pick of Best Food Writing
A 2026 Audie Award Finalist for Narration by the Author and Short Stories/Collections
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.
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.
Release:
2025-02-04
2025-02-04
Runtime:
Runtime:
6h 60m
6h 60m
Format:
audio
audio
Weight:
0.0 lb
0.53 lb
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781668124635
9781668124659
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster Audio
Simon & Schuster Audio
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