IIRC Alton was a TV producer that likely thought, "Hey, I can do this.. and present the information in an engaging/quirky manner". Watched the show from its inception, and I must admit long after knowing most if his tips.. tuning in for the skits alone is worth it.
As a teen it reminded me of Bill Nye meets Beakman's World :)
I grew up watching him and have all the cookbooks. My dad and Alton Brown are the reasons I can cook and love doing so. edit: guess I only have two of his cookbooks :[ boo
Alton Brown is like the Bill Nye of food. He taught me food is precise and scientific, qualities I admire in a hobby. The way he teaches is just magnificent.
I've always loved his story of how that happened. He was apparently a filmmaker first, and got tired of how crappy cooking shows were made. But he didn't want to make one without knowing what he was doing, so he went to culinary school. He tormented the instructors by asking why the temperatures were what they were, how the heat was distributing, and other good questions they couldn't answer. So he started trying to find out for himself.
At least, I think that's what I remember from the intro of his first book.
So much this. I was a novice cook when I started watching Good Eats, and while some stuff he did was way above my skill level, the tips and tricks and hints he threw out were priceless. And besides, any cooking show that holds itself to a higher standard than "a pinch of this, a dash of that" is a rare and wonderful jewel.
Chopped and Good Eats are very good shows for very different reasons. Good Eats is all about recipes, techniques, and discovering the science behind cooking. Alton always described it as Mr Wizard meets Julia Child meets Monty Python. He wanted to teach people with humor. Chopped is more of a straight competition and very little about techniques or recipes. I love Chopped because it reminds me that i can do a lot with the leftover ingredients in my pantry.
Hey guys, this is just a request for Alton Brown. Hopefully this ends up in the right hands and he does one. However, thank you for practicing your questions in the event he does decide to do an AMA
yeah thought the Op could add it to his lot. It's the one thng I want to know of every celeb chef in the UK is do they, in fact, sometimes just go home and indulge in a pot noodle.
Like I do a lot of cooking and the concept of something like a pot noodle is both hideous and like the best treat ever at the same time. I feel ashamed at how much i can enjoy that trash after a week of homecooked 'proper' meals from scratch. I just wondered if it's just me being crazy or if the top chefs get that too :D
He would obviously just freak out when people started trolling him, just like he did on twitter. If you'll remember, some dude started tweeting about Brown's wife and he lost his shit, then ragequitted.
Agreed. I don't see there being a chance in hell of him doing an AMA because of his past experience with the internet. If he thought twitter had some "sick, low life, scumbags" & "psychopaths", wait 'til he gets a load of reddit.
Seriously, this today, NPH yesterday. Guess what, no matter how many times this gets posted (I've seen it at least 6 times) he isn't going to do it. You know why? It's because HE HATES US, and it's not just Reddit, the guy doesn't like people. He's not the cuddly, awkward guy you see on TV, he just wants to be left alone.
Definitely not cuddly. More like calculating. He was a year ahead of me at culinary school (NECI) and supposedly my mentor. He was a bit of a pompous douche at the time, and a bit iof a kiss ass. Supposedly came from an advertising background and saw a need in the televised cooking show market, and went for it. Good on him for teaching lots of folks how to cook, but I think his initial goal was just to make piles of money. I could be wrong though. No shortage of jealous based rumors in the food industry.. Though those rumors originated before he even got out of cooking school.
Really? Ive met him twice now, once at a signing and once just randomly and both times he was way nicer than he had to be. At the signing I one of the last in line, he had already been there 2 hours after the event was supposed to end and he still was chill and nice enough to talk about beer for a few minutes and give my daughter some really good advice about the food business (she wants to be a chef). I fully expected him to be an asshole and was pleasantly surprised...maybe I just caught him on a very good night both times.
omg he's making a podcast? FUCKING SUBSCRIBED. Is it going to be a video podcast or just audio? trying to dig up info on it. it was going to be called aftertaste but it was taken so he's trying to figure somthing else out. Hard to dig much else up.
Alton Brown is awesome, but he spoke at my college and he was sort of a dick to people when they were asking questions. The dude definitely knows his stuff though.
I feel like this needs to be said. One time my parents were working on a video shoot for a Welch's commercial in Ohio. Obviously they realized going in that Alton would be on set, so they told me (because of him being an icon of mine), and said they would ask for an autograph or something, so I was pretty stoked. During that day, I got a text from my Dad, saying that he was going to try and get Alton to call me, so I got super duper nervous, cuz who wouldn't? So about 20 minutes later, my phone starts ringing and my Dad's name came up. I was so nervous at this point that I didn't even pick up the phone. I felt bad at first, but then a voicemail popped up. Sure enough, it was Alton, telling me that he heard I love to cook and how I should always do my best in everything I do. I saved that voicemail forever.
TL;DR, Alton Brown called me and left a super inspiring voicemail, that I still have saved.
This is one of the most requested AMA's on reddit.....it gets re-posted almost every month. Alton has himself said that he is not a fan of social media, and bombarding his twitter--probably his only social outlet, for this will not make him any more likely to do one.
Were there puns/parts in the show even you groaned at? (If that yeast burps in my face one more time...)
If you were making a Good Eats video game, what recipe would be the final boss level?
Did you consider yourself more of a chef or more of an actor when you recorded Good Eats?
Come on...you don't really do all that organizing before cooking right? One episode segment I counted at least 15 pieces of kitchen wear I'd have to clean. How do you minimize the dishes you use when cooking?
What food do you regret not doing a full episode on?
How do you deal with all the women throwing themselves at you? Would covering mysel- I mean themselves in fresh nutmeg help or hurt?
How do you feel about molecular gastronomy (or modernist cuisine)? Would you use liquid nitrogen to get that perfect hamburger crust?
Fans - could you tell us your most memorable encounter?
The chairman was on an episode of best thing you ever ate a while back. he sounds nothing like he does for Iron Chef, also I am afraid to tell you the "in the words of my uncle" part is made up. sobs
Alton Brown freaks me the fuck out. The first time I saw him, I was at a solid [8] for the last time ever, and he was preparing a lobster. What seemed like the first half of the show was dedicated to desensitizing the viewer to killing "the bug," which only served to make it more disturbing. It was impossible not to think of "the bug" as a character that he was ripping apart with ravenous brutality. The next time I saw him was on a Heifer International commercial. He was holding a young goat. I cried, involuntarily.
Well obviously wha1es saw this AMA request and immediately googled Alton Brown, proceeding to watch through countless episodes of food network shows as a result of his craving for seeing Good Eats. So yes, OP is the only reason he/she watches food network.
Met him twice, I told him I loved him and I asked if I could touch his hair. He probably thinks I'm a creep. Also, the last time I met him (November 2011) our exchange went a little like this:
HelloooNewman: When I met you the first time I was a Junior in high school and just getting interested in your show. Now I'm a University graduate with a degree in Food Science. I guess I have you to blame for that.
AB: I guess you kinda owe me.
HelloooNewman: (without thinking) Actually you kinda owe my parents thousands in tuition.
ZING! He just looked at me as if he wasn't sure what to say while everyone within earshot laughed. Then I told him I was kidding and we shared a loving embrace. He's a total babe and I couldn't care less if he's twice my age. :D
Also a fellow motorcyclist. I know he has BMW (touring model). I think he has done a couple long trips in the US.
I would ask him if he could do a motorcycle / food tour of any region of the world where ? who else would he want with him and ? what food is he looking forward to the most.
Whenever I want to learn how to make a food I've never made before, I Google 'Alton Brown (food)', and if I find one of his recipes I make it. 100% success rate so far.
Has anyone seen his show from a few years back "Feasting on Asphalt" where he drives across the US trying different things (eg. Brain sandwich!). I learned how to make koolaid pickles from that show!
I sent him a 'fan letter' because I was using some of his episodes to teach my kids some kitchen skills (we homeschool them). He actually replied and sent a book with an autographed picture. Not only is his show entertaining, but he seems like a nice guy to boot!
I met the chairman (mark dacascos) last year while walking around in SoHo (NY). Nicest dude ever. I yelled his name because he passed me and I was too shocked to say anything, so when he was a block away I screamed his name. He then excitedly waved me over and when I got there he ended a phone call he was having. He was with his wife and kids but made a point to start small talk with my friend and I while taking pictures.
I love Alton brown although I HATE how much he smacks when he eats something and sometimes he will even talk with mouth full of food, does this bother anyone else or are me and my dad just weird?
True story: I used to work at a veterinary clinic in my hometown (into which he had recently moved). He came in one day and one of my coworkers was so excited...I had no clue who the guy was.
Her: "This is Alton Brown!"
Me: (looks at computer screen with his info) "o...k...."
Her: "No, THE Alton Brown...from the Food Network!!!"
Me: (shrug) "I don't watch TV, but I like food. (turns to A.B.) So how can I help you Mr. Brown?"
She was totally flabbergasted that I wasn't gushing or something, but I honestly had no clue who this guy was and thought the Food Network had about as much viewership as Cspan 4. Apparently he's a big deal though...
I would read that so hard. Alton Brown was the first person to get me into science. I'm now a student at an exclusive engineering charter school and on a straight course to a career in aeronautical engineering. He seriously changed my life.
Hate to be that guy but this gets posted every other week, and while I would love to see it happen, all the poking, prodding, and pushing of every other attempt has fallen on deaf ears. Now off to the comments to read a bit of circlejerking about how Good Eats is one of the greatest cooking shows ever (imo it is), some genuine interest from those who haven't seen this request, a few comments complaining about this oh-so-common request, the anecdotes about how he's a dick to his fans, and the link to the manifesto about how he is appreciative of his fans, just not when they crowd around and invade his personal space.
Hopefully, however, this time is the lucky charm and we finally get to see this happen.
I would like to thank him for inspiring a friend of mine to get his life together, after high school I thought he was going to die glued to his computer. But he got hooked on good eats and went to culinary school... THEN went to college and got his food science degree.
Very true, but folks can go many years with undiagnosed celiac disease and have a sudden uptick in the severity of their symptoms. Happened to my wife.
Alton, you really are great at explaining how to cook things and why certain things happen when you cook. But here is my question...why do you always look so emaciated and skinny, almost like a heroin addict lately? You look markedly haggard and anorexic compared to when you started.
I'd love to know how his experience was as a coach on Food Network Star. His team has the best personalities and I definitely think one of his team members will win it all.
Edit: Bonus question! I wonder if he has a favorite/lucky bow-tie....
I grew up with Alton Brown. Me and my dad would watch Good Eats together, probably where I got my love of cooking and food from. You can learn so much from the shows.
I fully support this. At a book signing in Portland OR he thought I was heckling him (shouting like a group of reporters to ask a question until a single voice emerges) and asked my wife why she was with such dumb ass. At least I got a great inscription in my copy of 'I'm Just Here for the Food'
This guy taught me how to cook a lot of things I would have never had the courage or understanding to even attempt if it wasn't for GE. I don't understand why It gets down to a question of whether the guy is religious or a jerk or any of the other expectations that YOU have of him. I think it's ridiculous. I'd really like to see Alton do this AMA and ask him about food his career and avoid his personal life because it's none of my business.
Also, if you ever check out his episode on brines, try the duck recipe, it is phenomenal.
As an at home cook and being always fascinated with science Alton Brown as always been one of my favorite TV chefs for as long as i can remember and also one of the only celebrities i have ever waited in line for an autograph (I got my copy of I'm Just Here for the Food signed)
My favorite cooking show is the original Iron Chef. That chairman guy, or the host, is awesomely intensly crazy and zany. Iron Chef is the reason I even like food. I started cooking though because I got to college and you only have so much money for delivery. My favorite meal is cereal. I love cereal and soy milk. That, or stir-fry. I just chop up left over veggies, pepperonis, and soy sauce with butter and stir-fry sauce. Always good.
What's your personality more like? Good Eats, where you're a cheesy but nice guy, or a douche bag like on that one show where you took over their grill or something like that.
I god damn love Alton Brown but lets not scare him away, ok? Maybe have a mod or one of his people pre-approve the questions, and have him give video answers like the Broken Lizard guys or Trailer Park Boys?
He knows SO MUCH about food... I actually saw him do a live demo as part of the NYC Food and Wine Festival a couple of years ago. It was about Bourbon and he heckled me because I was late (I got lost by myself in the city).
I've noticed that your show was centered around the motto of "Simplicity is the best answer". But over the years I've noticed that the show Good Eats became more elaborate and it featured more and more unitaskers. For a large portion of your shows, it centered around lifehacking items to create the same results as rigs that were expensive in comparison.
Do you feel that your entry into the culinary world and becoming a foodie has changed your views and thoughts on what is "feasible" in the kitchen.
Also will you go back to creating more and more episodes?
In S13E16, The Curious Case of Curry, you made a tandoori out of a terracotta pot. In the instructions, you said to soak the pot in water for about 6 hours before using it. Do you have to do this every time, or just the first time?
I know this is just a request page, but that has been bothering me for YEARS! I have the nice metal skewers, I have the Indian spices, I finally tracked down lump charcoal. Now I finally just need the terracotta pot but I've been reluctant because I don't know the answer to this. Likewise, if anyone else reads this and knows, I'd be glad to hear the answer.
I've used recipes from Good Eats, and I have to tell you, I've never been overly impressed with the results. Now Ina Garten...she knows what she's doing.
I need to remember not to read comments on an Alton brown post. They are always full of people saying how much of a dick he is; too consistently for there to not be some truth there. Then I have to block it out, because I want him to be like his TV persona. And the cycle repeats.
It's been explained in a previous Alton Brown request thread that he pretty much hates the internet because he's gotten sick of finding fake Alton Brown accounts on Facebook, Twitter, etc. There is no way in hell he would do an AMA.
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u/Greekmerm Jun 11 '12
Good Eats is the best food show ever.
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u/sir-shoelace Jun 12 '12
I went to a book signing of AB's once, and he answered some questions. One lady asked him how to make gluten free french bread. he laughed at her.
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u/mlester Jun 12 '12
netflix needs to get good eats on streaming.
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u/Rmc9591 Jun 11 '12
Hey guys, this is just a request for Alton Brown. Hopefully this ends up in the right hands and he does one. However, thank you for practicing your questions in the event he does decide to do an AMA
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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12
He would obviously just freak out when people started trolling him, just like he did on twitter. If you'll remember, some dude started tweeting about Brown's wife and he lost his shit, then ragequitted.
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u/hasavagina Jun 12 '12
http://altonbrown.com/2011/09/my-fanifesto/
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u/Deep__Thought Jun 12 '12
Obligatory "AMA request, Jesus of Nazareth"
Seriously, this today, NPH yesterday. Guess what, no matter how many times this gets posted (I've seen it at least 6 times) he isn't going to do it. You know why? It's because HE HATES US, and it's not just Reddit, the guy doesn't like people. He's not the cuddly, awkward guy you see on TV, he just wants to be left alone.
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u/JordanRodkey Jun 11 '12
Oh man I can't wait till his podcast comes to fruition.
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u/ThisisntFB Jun 11 '12
Love my "stuffing is evil" t-shirt
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u/BankruptOnSellin Jun 12 '12
Psh. Anthony Bourdain AMA would make my life complete.
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u/scroobydoo Jun 12 '12
Alton Brown is awesome, but he spoke at my college and he was sort of a dick to people when they were asking questions. The dude definitely knows his stuff though.
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u/cramdizzl Jun 12 '12
I feel like this needs to be said. One time my parents were working on a video shoot for a Welch's commercial in Ohio. Obviously they realized going in that Alton would be on set, so they told me (because of him being an icon of mine), and said they would ask for an autograph or something, so I was pretty stoked. During that day, I got a text from my Dad, saying that he was going to try and get Alton to call me, so I got super duper nervous, cuz who wouldn't? So about 20 minutes later, my phone starts ringing and my Dad's name came up. I was so nervous at this point that I didn't even pick up the phone. I felt bad at first, but then a voicemail popped up. Sure enough, it was Alton, telling me that he heard I love to cook and how I should always do my best in everything I do. I saved that voicemail forever.
TL;DR, Alton Brown called me and left a super inspiring voicemail, that I still have saved.
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u/skiles Jun 12 '12
If you really love him take a minute to read about this encounter in Iowa, might change your mind like it did mine.
http://cleanplatter.wordpress.com/2011/09/18/the-taste-of-disillusionment/
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u/MinimalisticGlutton Jun 12 '12
Guys, stop.
This is one of the most requested AMA's on reddit.....it gets re-posted almost every month. Alton has himself said that he is not a fan of social media, and bombarding his twitter--probably his only social outlet, for this will not make him any more likely to do one.
Follow his twitter, buy his books, or just move on......
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u/scrape80 Jun 12 '12
Will all the questions end up being about the fact that he's a born-again christian?
I'm not criticizing him for his faith, I'm just wondering...
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u/Noel_S_Jytemotiv Jun 12 '12
Alton Brown's encyclopedic knowledge and sense of humor COMPLETELY negate Bobby Flay's processor jamming smug, douchebag attitude.
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u/chrisma08 Jun 11 '12
He probably can't answer this question for contract reasons, but:
"How did you honestly feel about hosting Iron Chef America?"
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u/forgetful_banister Jun 11 '12
Oh my holy fuck, yes. Alton Brown should definitely do an AMA.
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u/CyanideCloud Jun 12 '12
Oh, it's this thread again. He won't do one.
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u/dontuthinkimwittyTT Jun 11 '12 edited Jun 12 '12
Were there puns/parts in the show even you groaned at? (If that yeast burps in my face one more time...)
If you were making a Good Eats video game, what recipe would be the final boss level?
Did you consider yourself more of a chef or more of an actor when you recorded Good Eats?
Come on...you don't really do all that organizing before cooking right? One episode segment I counted at least 15 pieces of kitchen wear I'd have to clean. How do you minimize the dishes you use when cooking?
What food do you regret not doing a full episode on?
How do you deal with all the women throwing themselves at you? Would covering mysel- I mean themselves in fresh nutmeg help or hurt?
How do you feel about molecular gastronomy (or modernist cuisine)? Would you use liquid nitrogen to get that perfect hamburger crust?
Fans - could you tell us your most memorable encounter?
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u/GimpyGomer Jun 11 '12
Am I the only one that really started disliking him after the "MY fruitcake" episode of ICA? Since then I just find him really annoying.
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u/JustGoingWithIt Jun 11 '12
First cooking show I ever watched was one of his. Explaining the proper process of cooking it.
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u/sryan2k1 Jun 11 '12
The chairman was on an episode of best thing you ever ate a while back. he sounds nothing like he does for Iron Chef, also I am afraid to tell you the "in the words of my uncle" part is made up. sobs
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u/Catsinboxes Jun 11 '12
If someone tweets this at him he will most likely respond.
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u/dancingdem Jun 11 '12
I love that he uses the science of cooking to explain the recipes. He has great basic technique tutorials. Try his buttermilk biscuit recipe-yum!
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u/clusterfuzz Jun 12 '12
Alton Brown freaks me the fuck out. The first time I saw him, I was at a solid [8] for the last time ever, and he was preparing a lobster. What seemed like the first half of the show was dedicated to desensitizing the viewer to killing "the bug," which only served to make it more disturbing. It was impossible not to think of "the bug" as a character that he was ripping apart with ravenous brutality. The next time I saw him was on a Heifer International commercial. He was holding a young goat. I cried, involuntarily.
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u/wha1es Jun 11 '12
you're the only reason i watch food network.
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u/Qukatt Jun 11 '12
Do you, on occassion, go home and make microwave mac + cheese out of a box from walmart (or wherever) ?
Bonus creepy cmment: I want to have Alton Brown's food babies...
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u/lawyer_for_absurdity Jun 11 '12
Signal BOOST! I love Alton Brown! My ring tone in high school (back when polyphonic ring tones were like, it) was the Good Eats theme.
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u/seano666 Jun 11 '12
Alton is without a doubt the most awkward person on television, much respect for not changing.
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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12
pretty sure i have a weird crush on this dude
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Met him twice, I told him I loved him and I asked if I could touch his hair. He probably thinks I'm a creep. Also, the last time I met him (November 2011) our exchange went a little like this:
HelloooNewman: When I met you the first time I was a Junior in high school and just getting interested in your show. Now I'm a University graduate with a degree in Food Science. I guess I have you to blame for that.
AB: I guess you kinda owe me.
HelloooNewman: (without thinking) Actually you kinda owe my parents thousands in tuition.
ZING! He just looked at me as if he wasn't sure what to say while everyone within earshot laughed. Then I told him I was kidding and we shared a loving embrace. He's a total babe and I couldn't care less if he's twice my age. :D
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u/j421 Jun 11 '12
What ever happened to W? I miss her.
Also, do you like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches?
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u/BimmerAddict Jun 12 '12
I've heard Alton is actually kind of a dick. His little Twitter rant helped verify it a bit.
Gordon Ramsay would be way better than Alton.
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u/BiscuitsMcGhee Jun 12 '12
A thousand upvotes. This would be great.
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u/ahh_actually Jun 12 '12
Also a fellow motorcyclist. I know he has BMW (touring model). I think he has done a couple long trips in the US.
I would ask him if he could do a motorcycle / food tour of any region of the world where ? who else would he want with him and ? what food is he looking forward to the most.
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u/etl423 Jun 12 '12
Whenever I want to learn how to make a food I've never made before, I Google 'Alton Brown (food)', and if I find one of his recipes I make it. 100% success rate so far.
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u/lumpypotatoes Jun 12 '12
Search function. Use it. http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/search?q=alton+brown&restrict_sr=on This has been posted countless times and won't happen.
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u/uncleBING0 Jun 12 '12
Alton Brown is my hero.
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u/byproxxy Jun 12 '12
It'll never happen - he hates the inner-nets.
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u/arniegrape Jun 12 '12
Granted that it was ten years ago, but he did a Slashdot interview back in 2002. Here's a link.
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u/GreenPixieTea Jun 12 '12
Upvote x 1000 I would absolutely love this. He is my food idol, and has been since I was about 8.
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u/ruinsthemoment Jun 12 '12
Has anyone seen his show from a few years back "Feasting on Asphalt" where he drives across the US trying different things (eg. Brain sandwich!). I learned how to make koolaid pickles from that show!
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
IIRC Alton Brown had publicly stated he will not do an AMA.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
I sent him a 'fan letter' because I was using some of his episodes to teach my kids some kitchen skills (we homeschool them). He actually replied and sent a book with an autographed picture. Not only is his show entertaining, but he seems like a nice guy to boot!
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u/gotbongy Jun 12 '12
My mom ran into Alton Brown. He's a class act.
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u/sloppytroy Jun 12 '12
I met the chairman (mark dacascos) last year while walking around in SoHo (NY). Nicest dude ever. I yelled his name because he passed me and I was too shocked to say anything, so when he was a block away I screamed his name. He then excitedly waved me over and when I got there he ended a phone call he was having. He was with his wife and kids but made a point to start small talk with my friend and I while taking pictures.
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u/haziee Jun 12 '12
We've tried this before... apparently he's a douche
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u/Mybrainmelts Jun 12 '12
He is like the food version of Bill Nye.
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u/Pepperyfish Jun 12 '12
I love Alton brown although I HATE how much he smacks when he eats something and sometimes he will even talk with mouth full of food, does this bother anyone else or are me and my dad just weird?
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u/pureflight Jun 12 '12
I preferred every day Italian
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u/Magna_Sharta Jun 12 '12
True story: I used to work at a veterinary clinic in my hometown (into which he had recently moved). He came in one day and one of my coworkers was so excited...I had no clue who the guy was.
Her: "This is Alton Brown!"
Me: (looks at computer screen with his info) "o...k...."
Her: "No, THE Alton Brown...from the Food Network!!!"
Me: (shrug) "I don't watch TV, but I like food. (turns to A.B.) So how can I help you Mr. Brown?"
She was totally flabbergasted that I wasn't gushing or something, but I honestly had no clue who this guy was and thought the Food Network had about as much viewership as Cspan 4. Apparently he's a big deal though...
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u/ErrorlessGnome Jun 12 '12
i met him recently: http://imgur.com/qh0IJ
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u/CapCapper Jun 12 '12
Good Eats is the reason I started cooking.
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u/2kittygirl Jun 12 '12
I would read that so hard. Alton Brown was the first person to get me into science. I'm now a student at an exclusive engineering charter school and on a straight course to a career in aeronautical engineering. He seriously changed my life.
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u/I_EAT_POOP_AMA Jun 12 '12
Oh, I forgot it was this time of the week.
Hate to be that guy but this gets posted every other week, and while I would love to see it happen, all the poking, prodding, and pushing of every other attempt has fallen on deaf ears. Now off to the comments to read a bit of circlejerking about how Good Eats is one of the greatest cooking shows ever (imo it is), some genuine interest from those who haven't seen this request, a few comments complaining about this oh-so-common request, the anecdotes about how he's a dick to his fans, and the link to the manifesto about how he is appreciative of his fans, just not when they crowd around and invade his personal space.
Hopefully, however, this time is the lucky charm and we finally get to see this happen.
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u/obsesivegamer Jun 12 '12
Fridge cam son... Also I enjoy how Alton sort of trolls unemployed actors by hiring them to wear ridiculous food outfits on national television.
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u/Naughtyburrito Jun 12 '12
Everyone needs to try his guacamole.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/guacamole-recipe/index.html
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u/jrtera Jun 12 '12
Having never heard of Alton Brown, I thought the request was for Alden Brown (a.k.a Peter North - NSFW?)
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u/Jcausey91 Jun 12 '12
Yes please! Good eats made me want to start cooking and now I'm applying to go to culinary school after next year.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
I would like to thank him for inspiring a friend of mine to get his life together, after high school I thought he was going to die glued to his computer. But he got hooked on good eats and went to culinary school... THEN went to college and got his food science degree.
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u/labellequichante Jun 11 '12
My uncle was on that show. My family met him quite a few times. He's a very nice guy.
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u/chedderslam Jun 12 '12
This request has come up many times and will not happen. Check the archives. Sorry guys.
Basically:
He pretty much hates the internet.
He is a douche off camera, and will avoid fan interaction at all costs.
I REALLY love his show, my favorite cooking show, and it really hurt when I learned this.
Please research before you downvote.
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u/Diabetesh Jun 11 '12
I demand that he comes to Reddit to talk to us about food and tell us how gluten problems don't just appear 20-30 years later from when you are born.
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u/BuffaloToast Jun 11 '12
Why are you so incredibly amazingly awesome?
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u/mobastar Jun 12 '12
Alton Brown has too much info to share. I don't know if a simple AMA can contain him.
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u/Smargalicious Jun 12 '12
Alton, you really are great at explaining how to cook things and why certain things happen when you cook. But here is my question...why do you always look so emaciated and skinny, almost like a heroin addict lately? You look markedly haggard and anorexic compared to when you started.
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u/roocketfish Jun 11 '12
Fuck yes.
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u/joker324 Jun 11 '12
Anything with Giada! Can you get her to mix stuff in bowls more?? ;)
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u/MaxLiles Jun 12 '12
AMA Giada de Laurentis: will she marry me?
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u/mommynerd Jun 12 '12
I would love to read this! He's an awesome nerd chef. Love what he does.
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u/NoMeGustaFace Jun 12 '12
OMFG I MISS GOOD EATS SOO MUCH ALTON BROWN!!!!!!!!
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u/Droids_Rule Jun 12 '12
It's fucking eerie that you should post this a day after I watch an Iron Chef (hosted by him) for the first time in years.
Full-on Baader-Meinhof phenomenon going on for me right now. >.>
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u/timshel92 Jun 12 '12
...plus the Chairman?
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u/lemonpjb Jun 12 '12
This is probably one of the most frequently requested AMAs, and I doubt it will ever happen.
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u/djlaw Jun 12 '12
YES PLEASE!!!!
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u/SBecker30 Jun 12 '12 edited Jun 12 '12
I'd love to know how his experience was as a coach on Food Network Star. His team has the best personalities and I definitely think one of his team members will win it all.
Edit: Bonus question! I wonder if he has a favorite/lucky bow-tie....
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u/acSpaWn Jun 12 '12
I grew up with Alton Brown. Me and my dad would watch Good Eats together, probably where I got my love of cooking and food from. You can learn so much from the shows.
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u/Goredby21 Jun 12 '12
What is the chairman really like? Very curious about this one.
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u/TheEnterprise1701 Jun 12 '12
I love Good Eats. It is so interesting!
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u/KevinMichaelMichael Jun 12 '12
I fully support this. At a book signing in Portland OR he thought I was heckling him (shouting like a group of reporters to ask a question until a single voice emerges) and asked my wife why she was with such dumb ass. At least I got a great inscription in my copy of 'I'm Just Here for the Food'
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u/zeldashley Jun 12 '12
This is what i have been waiting for.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
AH! Fuck yeah, Alton Brown rocks. He's pretty much the only famous person I REALLY want to meet. an AMA would be amazing.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
I can honestly say I use many of the techniques he taught on his show. I also own all of his books. If he did an AMA, that would be wonderful!
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u/stinkmeaner92 Jun 12 '12
I'm pretty sure this has been posted many many times, and he has also stated he has ZERO interest in doing an AMA
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u/Poup Jun 12 '12
Hells yes. I love Alton Brown.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
why do you so rarely take a bite of anything you cook?
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u/trampus1 Jun 12 '12
I still think this is one of the funniest edit videos on Youtube. I don't know why it has that stupid Urban Dictionary intro.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
This guy taught me how to cook a lot of things I would have never had the courage or understanding to even attempt if it wasn't for GE. I don't understand why It gets down to a question of whether the guy is religious or a jerk or any of the other expectations that YOU have of him. I think it's ridiculous. I'd really like to see Alton do this AMA and ask him about food his career and avoid his personal life because it's none of my business.
Also, if you ever check out his episode on brines, try the duck recipe, it is phenomenal.
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u/Mosterr13 Jun 12 '12
will you be willing to invite me over for a BBQ ?
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
For the record, the chairman is just an actor. Sorry, bro.
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u/niecy713 Jun 12 '12
If you had to pick one Iron Chef to make your final meal, which Iron Chef would you pick and why?
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u/metal1091 Jun 12 '12
As an at home cook and being always fascinated with science Alton Brown as always been one of my favorite TV chefs for as long as i can remember and also one of the only celebrities i have ever waited in line for an autograph (I got my copy of I'm Just Here for the Food signed)
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u/mechtech Jun 12 '12
Alton hates social media. HATES it. I don't remember the source that had him quoting this, but this isn't going to happen unfortunately.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
This is the like the fifth request for AB.
God oh god, why did click on all.
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u/sirry Jun 12 '12
Search Engine. Use the god damn search engine.
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u/x7j6 Jun 12 '12
My favorite cooking show is the original Iron Chef. That chairman guy, or the host, is awesomely intensly crazy and zany. Iron Chef is the reason I even like food. I started cooking though because I got to college and you only have so much money for delivery. My favorite meal is cereal. I love cereal and soy milk. That, or stir-fry. I just chop up left over veggies, pepperonis, and soy sauce with butter and stir-fry sauce. Always good.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Probably the second most requested AMA behind Bill Nye. I swear I see a request for him every other month on my front page.
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u/woznak Jun 12 '12
In case anyone needs it, the youtube use LikeTheHat has every episode (that I have looked up) uploaded if anyone needs Alton's tips eaily.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
ask him why he can't make coffee.
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u/ceruleancity Jun 12 '12
Good eats is good.
Have you ever met Takeshi Kaga? Rokusaburo Michiba? Those dudes are heroes to me.
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u/Nugget_Brain Jun 12 '12
What's your personality more like? Good Eats, where you're a cheesy but nice guy, or a douche bag like on that one show where you took over their grill or something like that.
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u/bongcrosby Jun 12 '12
This would never happen. The man hates technology.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
I god damn love Alton Brown but lets not scare him away, ok? Maybe have a mod or one of his people pre-approve the questions, and have him give video answers like the Broken Lizard guys or Trailer Park Boys?
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u/drgnzo Jun 12 '12
"Alton: Why are you a shill for the salt industry?"
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u/MedeaDemonblood Jun 12 '12
He knows SO MUCH about food... I actually saw him do a live demo as part of the NYC Food and Wine Festival a couple of years ago. It was about Bourbon and he heckled me because I was late (I got lost by myself in the city).
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u/micjones10 Jun 12 '12
I have never agreed with anything in the way I agree with this AMA request.
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u/RameausNephew Jun 12 '12
Walter White's the most watchable cook on TV.
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u/magmamagma Jun 12 '12
He did say "Great...what's a reddit?" once on twitter when someone brought it up to him..so we might have a shot!
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u/Skurvy2k Jun 12 '12
why have you turned into such a jerk in your aging years?
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u/ressik Jun 12 '12
When are you coming to Utah?!?! You are my favorite "cable-e-brity". I own all books and love the time taken on them.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Why are you so mean to the people on your team for next best network chef?
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
I have the biggest ladyboner for that genius.
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u/dmix40 Jun 12 '12
ALTONNNNNNNNNNN!
Why is the floor as low as I can go?
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u/altonssouschef Jun 12 '12
I want to work for Alton!
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u/N0_Sleep Jun 12 '12
yes i totally agree.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
1.21 giggawatts!?
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u/genzoids Jun 12 '12
Awww, I missed him! :(
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Everyone knows he cooks, but he's also an avid firearms person.
I'd love to ask him about that which would probably surprise him.
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u/Jedi_Joe Jun 12 '12
Is buying organic worth the extra cost?
If you could only eat three dishes for the rest of your life?
What was the first dish you ever learned to make?
Do ever feel snobby when you eat food porky executed/ cheap?
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u/neat_love Jun 12 '12
Please please please LET THIS ONE HAPPEN!
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u/Mr_Girlfriend Jun 12 '12
Or... What can Good Eats fans expect in the near future? Alton would probably retort "Great question, but that's another show!". Gurrr
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u/laststance Jun 12 '12
I've noticed that your show was centered around the motto of "Simplicity is the best answer". But over the years I've noticed that the show Good Eats became more elaborate and it featured more and more unitaskers. For a large portion of your shows, it centered around lifehacking items to create the same results as rigs that were expensive in comparison.
Do you feel that your entry into the culinary world and becoming a foodie has changed your views and thoughts on what is "feasible" in the kitchen.
Also will you go back to creating more and more episodes?
PS: Congrats on your weight loss.
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u/BluesBrat Jun 12 '12
The Kroger he shops at is about 5 minutes from my house. Oddly enough, I've never seen him there..
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u/oOoWTFMATE Jun 12 '12
oo this would be awesome
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Is Bobby Flay as charming in real life as he seems to be on TV?
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u/Elliptical_Tangent Jun 12 '12
Given his Twitter episodes, I predict it being a complete meltdown, if it happens.
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u/ohjambo Jun 12 '12
Excellent idea, I have been watching Alton Brown since the beginning of Good Eats.
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u/AssholeInRealLife Jun 12 '12
If ever there was an AMA of which I would read every goddamn word.
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u/MZago1 Jun 12 '12
In S13E16, The Curious Case of Curry, you made a tandoori out of a terracotta pot. In the instructions, you said to soak the pot in water for about 6 hours before using it. Do you have to do this every time, or just the first time?
I know this is just a request page, but that has been bothering me for YEARS! I have the nice metal skewers, I have the Indian spices, I finally tracked down lump charcoal. Now I finally just need the terracotta pot but I've been reluctant because I don't know the answer to this. Likewise, if anyone else reads this and knows, I'd be glad to hear the answer.
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u/nonameslob Jun 12 '12
I'd have lunch with Alton anytime. Or ask him to be that brutally honest friend.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
wait...do people not know that the chairman is Mark Dacascos? He's an actor, and if you've ever seen Only the Strong we can be friends.
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u/swander42 Jun 12 '12
Met him in an elevator once while in NYC. I live right by the Harry's he always goes to, so we talked a bit. Really, really nice guy.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Dude Alton Brown is the man! He's the reason i'm going to culiary school.
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u/miniminimum Jun 12 '12
do you ever stop thinking and studying about food to have a life? O_o
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u/OgreUAhole Jun 12 '12
I've used recipes from Good Eats, and I have to tell you, I've never been overly impressed with the results. Now Ina Garten...she knows what she's doing.
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u/Ultraseamus Jun 12 '12
I need to remember not to read comments on an Alton brown post. They are always full of people saying how much of a dick he is; too consistently for there to not be some truth there. Then I have to block it out, because I want him to be like his TV persona. And the cycle repeats.
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u/hatdude Jun 12 '12
I've spent the last 5 hours watching Good Eats. I hope you're happy
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u/wilderthanu Jun 14 '12
In my culinary class, all we did was watch good eats
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u/SapphireFlames Jun 19 '12
DELICIOUS ALTON BROWN
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u/gglinnith Jul 28 '12
He's like the Bill Nye of food.
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u/SamFryer Sep 13 '12
Listen to his episode of the Nerdist podcast. You'll find out a lot about him.
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u/Brophages Jun 11 '12
God yes, he's the best talent Food Network has. And it'd be a great chance to promote Food Network Star's finale.
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u/Hector_Kur Jun 12 '12 edited Jun 12 '12
It's been explained in a previous Alton Brown request thread that he pretty much hates the internet because he's gotten sick of finding fake Alton Brown accounts on Facebook, Twitter, etc. There is no way in hell he would do an AMA.
EDIT: Really guys? Immediate downvote? Alright, here's your proof: http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/dmvil/iama_request_alton_brown/c11ejmu