Alton Brown, Food for Thought

The 34^th Edition of the Book Festival of the MJCCA Presents

Alton Brown, Food for Thought: Essays and Ruminations

In conversation with Holly Firfer, Atlanta Media Personality

Author Talk, Q & A & Book Signing

Presented by Classic Tents & Events

This instant New York Times bestseller by Alton Brown, the acclaimed cookbook author, beloved culinary personality, and food science expert, is a must-read 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) is the ultimate reading experience for anyone who appreciates food and the people that prepare it.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Alton Brown was directing TV commercials when he got the crazy idea to go to culinary school and reinvent the cooking show. The result was Good Eats, 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.

Books will be available for purchase on the evening of the event from our partner bookseller, A Cappella Books!

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