I think in the end there are only 20 or 30 tenets of basic cooking. It's going at perhaps the same issue from different angles, from different points of view, from different presentation styles, that really makes things sink in and become embedded. Alton Brown anglebasiccook share on social
A pie dough comes together exactly like a biscuit only there is very, very little liquid and no leavening involved. Other than that, the same rules apply. My best advice: handle the dough as little as possible. Alton Brown adviceapplybiscuit share on social
I think a lot of food shows, especially when we started 'Good Eats' back in the late '90s, they were still really about food. 'Good Eats' isn't about food, it's about entertainment. If, however, we can virally infect you with knowledge or interest, then all the better. Alton Brown 90sbackeat share on social
I love to have battles of the wits with people that can dish fast and dirty - and it leads to problems occasionally, 'cause I can sound mean without attempting to be mean. Alton Brown attemptbattledirty Change image and share on social
Everything in food is science. The only subjective part is when you eat it. Alton Brown eatfoodpart Change image and share on social
Recipe writers hate to write about heat. They despise it. Because there aren't proper words for communicating what should be done with it. Alton Brown communicatedespisehate Change image and share on social
I know people that could serve me canned tuna and saltine crackers and have me feel more at home at their table than some people who can cook circles around me. The more you try to impress people, generally the less you do. Alton Brown cannedcirclecook share on social
I like television. I still believe that television is the most powerful form of communication on Earth - I just hate what is being done with it. Alton Brown communicationearthform Change image and share on social
I love poking fun at myself. I have a rather mean sense of humor. Alton Brown funhumorlove Change image and share on social
