Good Eats

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Food can be fun! That's the message of Good Eats, where host Alton Brown explores the ways that food is prepared and the whys of food science. Along the way he and his cast of characters and experts slip in history, comedy, pop references, and (most of the time) a generous pinch of kosher salt. If you want to go beyond what to do into why you do it, then tune in to Good Eats on the Food Network!moreless
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S 15 :  Ep 2 Aired 11/20/11
S 15 :  Ep 1 Aired 8/6/10
S 14 :  Ep 22 Aired 5/2/11
S 14 :  Ep 22 Aired 4/25/11
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  • This show is excellent. Combines food and science for the perfect mix.

    10
    "Perfect"
    By realmagnolia, Jun 05, 2010
    Good eats is the perfect mixture of food and science. It also provides history on many of the foods and I am a history major so it is very informative for me. I love they he brings science of the food to the forefront. Good Eats is very unique because no other show the the art and science behind the foods. He shows you how to prepare the food, how to season the food, how to cook the food and how to serve the food. This very informative to people who like cooking and any one who cooks. I feel that Alton Brown shows his dedication to food science. His enthusiasm for properly can be felt.moreless

  • Alton Brown's 'Good Eats' is one of the best shows that combine food and science.

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    By SickWonderland, Apr 25, 2009
    Seriously one of the best cooking shows out there. Alton Brown has an undeniably amiable charisma, paired along with his food science savvy dialog, which makes him one of the best teachers out there. His shows always include some form of costumes, props, and pop culture, which makes his shows hilarious, but educational at the same time. Anyone who watches an episode of Good Eats which definitely become hooked. His dry sense of humor is perfect, and the witty banters between him and the motley crew of charatcers in his show are perfectly executed. There is something for everyone of every age.moreless

  • A truly unique cooking show.

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    By kjrjr7811, Aug 26, 2008
    Alton Brown knew how he was supposed to do it. Everyone knows how you are supposed to do it. You make a cooking show by putting on an apron and saying to the camera; "Hello and welcome, to day we are going to make..." and then make it. Its simple, its easy, its boring. He knew how to do it he just refused to do so. Instead he created a show that does more than just prepare a recipe. Instead Brown uses clever visuals, humor and characters to teach about food and cooking in general. His shows seem to be less inclined toward teaching the viewer to make a dish than it is to making people comfortable in a kitchen. In doing so his show has become one of my all time favorites. I was a pretty accomplished cook before I started watching Good Eats but watching has made me a better cook. The show has expanded my horizons and has introduced ingredients and methods of cooking I would have never even considered. I certainly would never have considered making homemade marshmallows before the show but I did and they were incredible.

    I hope Alton keeps putting out great shows for years to come. He took a stayed boring formula and made it cool and exciting.moreless

  • Best cooking show by far

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    By fougerec, Aug 05, 2008
    I love that when I turn on Good Eats, even if its not an ingredient or method I'll ever be using, I know that'll I'll be both entertained and informed. Its not just about the information, but the way in which Alton presents it. It does tend to come at a fairly rapid pace but its all presented in such a way that even my kids (ages 12 and 9) can grasp the reasons and science.

    I find Alton has a lot of chemistry in front of the camera, which something that a lot of TV chefs should have but simply don't. Good Eats isn't dry or hard to swallow and I find it has a fair amount of repeatability both for the fun factor and because there is often so much information conveyed that you'll find something you miss.

    My favorite so far is the "mockumentary" Leftovers episode, mainly because I have friends from Canada who've lived in Georgia during the winter and a few inches of snow really does paralyze the area (or so they told me).moreless

  • Hilariously awkward and original show

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    By Percy42, Jul 29, 2008
    Bret and Jemaine are very funny, very talented musicians and actors. The premise of this show is that two gawky, borderline incompetent New Zealanders move to the Big Apple in search of musical stardom. The supporting cast (Murray, Mel, Dave, and others) are all top-notch. During my time at Ohio State, I was lucky enough to see Bret and Jemaine in concert and they out on a fantastic show. At first, I thought the conceit of having FOTC's original songs in an episode would be gimmicky, they managed to pull it off. My personal favorite songs are 'Most Beautiful Girl in the Room', 'Mutha Uckas', and 'Prince of Parties'. Flight of the Conchords is one of the three funniest shows on television right now.moreless
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