{"product_id":"food-for-thought-essays-and-ruminations-9781668064221","title":"Food for Thought: Essays and Ruminations","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis instant \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller by Alton Brown, the acclaimed cookbook author, beloved culinary personality, and food science expert, is a \"must-read\" (Gaby Dalkin, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWhat's Gaby Cooking\u003c\/i\u003e) debut collection of food essays, cooking tips, kitchen stories, and behind-the-scenes insights, all infused with his signature wit and flair.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom cameraman to chef, musician to food scientist, Alton Brown has had a diverse and remarkable career. His work on the Food Network, including creating \u003ci\u003eGood Eats\u003c\/i\u003e and hosting \u003ci\u003eIron Chef America\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCutthroat Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith 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, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Soul of a Chef\u003c\/i\u003e) is the ultimate reading experience for anyone who appreciates food and the people that prepare it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlton Brown was directing TV commercials when he got the crazy idea to go to culinary school and reinvent the cooking show. The result was \u003ci\u003eGood Eats\u003c\/i\u003e, an irreverent, science-forward program that led to Brown working on the Food Network for over twenty years. His live culinary variety shows have toured to hundreds of sold-out crowds across the country since 2013. He is also the winner of a Peabody Award and two James Beard Awards. He lives in Atlanta with his wife, the designer Elizabeth Ingram, and three nefarious canines. Find out more at AltonBrown.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gallery Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51998220222738,"sku":"9781668064221","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b98f7689-ce48-4785-80bd-d09a94bf01c5.jpg?v=1770144660","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/food-for-thought-essays-and-ruminations-9781668064221","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}