{"product_id":"food-for-thought-essays-and-ruminations-9781668064221","title":"Food for Thought: Essays and Ruminations","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis instant \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller by Alton Brown, the acclaimed cookbook author, beloved culinary personality, and food science expert, is a \"must-read\" (Gaby Dalkin, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWhat's Gaby Cooking\u003c\/i\u003e) debut collection of food essays, cooking tips, kitchen stories, and behind-the-scenes insights, all infused with his signature wit and flair.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom cameraman to chef, musician to food scientist, Alton Brown has had a diverse and remarkable career. His work on the Food Network, including creating \u003ci\u003eGood Eats\u003c\/i\u003e and hosting \u003ci\u003eIron Chef America\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCutthroat Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith 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, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Soul of a Chef\u003c\/i\u003e) is the ultimate reading experience for anyone who appreciates food and the people that prepare it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Gallery Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781668064221\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.38h x 5.50w x 0.72d","brand":"Alton Brown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52107829117109,"sku":"9781668064221","price":16.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_69080ff0-5cf5-492b-84fb-a0a67cf8df74.jpg?v=1765862579","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/food-for-thought-essays-and-ruminations-9781668064221","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}