Read this if you… love food, know Alton Brown’s particular type of genius, and enjoy some clever writing.
Why does this beguile? I love a chef memoir and Food for Thought is no different. This book is part memoir, part short-story anthology, with Brown weaving in life and food experiences in clever, snarky, and incredibly informative yarns. His writing is so similar to his presentation and hosting: sharp, relevant, dry, and subtly unfiltered. This book is fast-paced and fun.
What it's about: Food for Thought is a collection of personal essays from the Good Eats host ranging across memory, culture, cooking, and the complicated relationship between what we eat and who we are. Brown brings his trademark precision to subjects well beyond the kitchen, producing writing that is part memoir, part cultural observation, and entirely his own voice. For readers who want their food writing with depth.
