Good Eats 2: The Middle Years
by Alton Brown
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Author: Alton BrownEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2010-10-01
ISBN: 1584798572
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang
Book Reviews of Good Eats 2: The Middle Years
Book Review: Another outstanding Voume to the series!
Summary: 5 Stars
What an excellent follow up to the 1st book, Good Eats "The Early Years." Yet again, I am very happy to have purchased the 2nd Volume in this series. Just a short blurb about us: I admit it, we are foodies. It started with my hubby (a bit like Alton Brown so naturally he was happily drawn to the show Good Eats) who quickly addicted myself and both of our daughters. We were immediately drawn to the entertainment factor and unbelievable tips and bits of information/education. We are devote Alton Brown fans. Anyone who can bring the level of education/information he does in such a fun way in just 30 minutes is awesome!
This hardcover book is simply gorgeous and is of the same size and thickness of the 1st book in this series. Attractive and worthy of being a coffee table book and simply a delight to hold and look through. This is a large book (10.3 x 9.3 x 1.7 inches ) and not to mention VERY thick with each of the 431 pages filled to the brim with information, diagrams and photos. The handy Conversion Charts are on page 422-423 and the Index is from pages 424-431. The format of this book is similar however greatly improved in my opinion with an upgrade in font and general format of the added tips & photos. The easiest way to locate specific episodes is the by using the Contents page with very simply lists the episodes in a very easy to use format. Much tidier. The book covers Seasons 6- 10; Episodes 81-164. An added bonus of an included DVD from Alton Brown: 15 Short Stories (The Middle Years) The book cover also happily informs us that Volume 3 Good Eats: Infinity and Beyond is soon to come!
After the section for his interview you jump right into the episodes. Each episode is very nicely set up:
* Title of episode, along with Season and number, and information about the episode.
* In depth "Knowledge Concentrate" which is VERY helpful things to know. Not too long, but just the right amount of information to keep you from drooling.
* The recipes (which Alton refers to amusingly as "Applications") themselves in a VERY well written way that is easy to follow and understand. Outstanding job with putting the recipes in this book!
And of course, in addition to the above, each episode is filled with diagrams, photos, tips and more.
You will absolutely relive each episode and have the information in your hands to run to the kitchen with and use right away. Alton brings his humor, science and character to every inch of this book. At the end of the book, you also have your Conversion Charts/equivalents (for Weight, Volume & Oven Temperature) As with well the recipes (ahem: Applications), these charts are easy to understand and use. This book does NOT have a poster book cover but does include a fun DVD called "15 Short Stories"
This was a gift for my hubby (You know, the guy who can't stop watching Good Eats and anything Alton Brown, lol) and I am very pleased with the quality and information in this gorgeous book. A must have for any Good Eats fan, a great idea for a gift (and useful as you don't have to go watch episodes and jot down recipes while watching) WELL worth the full price of $37.50 and even better at the Amazon price :o)
Summary of Good Eats 2: The Middle Years
Good Eats 2: The Middle Years picks up where the bestselling Good Eats: The Early Years left off. Showcasing everything Alton Brown fans (and they are legion!) have ever wanted to know about his award-winning television show, The Middle Years is chock-full of behind-the-scenes photographs and trivia, science-of-food information, cooking tips, and?of course?recipes.
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