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: get his cookbooks instead
Summary: 3 Stars
An interesting read and lots of food for thought on reorganizing your kitchen gear. However, most of what he recommends can be found in his two "I'm just here for the Food" cookbooks. So why buy just this when you can get this info along with his cooking techniques and background science?
Having said that, I did enjoy reading it. He's got a great quirky sense of humor and I love how he explores the technical aspects of things ... Not a total waste, I'm passing it on to my brother, the fledgling cook, so that he can avoid the pitfalls of the badly outfitted kitchen.
Book Review: Good For Those Unfamiliar With "Good Eats."
Summary: 2 Stars
This book pretty much covers everything you can already find in Alton Brown's "Good Eats" t.v. show, "I'm Just Here For The Food" book, and "I'm Just Here For More Food" book. This means if you're a follower of Brown, the information will be redundant.
If you're not a devotee (or find the act of making Jello a personal culinary feat), the information within the book is definitely worth a read, but be prepared for a lot of shameless self promotion. ("What's that? A.B. recommends Shun Knives? Oh yeah, Amazon.com offers Shun's Alton's Angle for sale!")
Book Review: A God
Summary: 5 Stars
What can I say, except for Alton Brown is a Food God. Alton allows you to take a look at what you should own in your kitchen, regardless of all the shiny toys and one-hit-wonder implements out there today. He lays it all out, letting you know what you should have and why you should have it. Using this book makes your life easier if you're either an amatuer or semi-pro like myself because it allows you to buy stuff you actually end up using in your kitchen, instead of that double boiler that sits in the corner gathering dust.Book Review: Helpful
Summary: 5 Stars
I have just discovered Alton Brown on the Food Network Show titled Good Eats. The book gives detailed information on the whys and wherefores of pots, pans, utensils, and much more. I have purchased as much as I could at the moment (smaller things) but look forward to the time I can buy pots, pans, and knives. The stainless steel items that have arrived are far superior to the plastic measuring cups and spoons, etc. that I had before. I move forward into the cooking world with gusto! Thanks, Alton. A recommended book.Book Review: Awesome Book
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is an absolute must have for any cooking enthusiast, especially those who are still collecting their kitchen gear. Alton Brown goes into great detail as to what kinds of things you will need for a myriad of situations, and why he likes each item. It has everything from what pots to use to what kinds of thermometers you'll need. If you enjoy watching Alton Brown's show, you will definitely like this book as it is infused with his wit and humor and most importantly, his knowledge! I highly recommend this book!