Alton Brown Quotes

A collection of quotes by Alton Brown.

Alton Brown is a prominent American television personality, celebrity chef, and food writer. He was born on July 30, 1962, in Los Angeles, California. Brown developed a fascination with cooking from a young age, inspired by his mother and grandmother. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in drama, but later pursued his passion for food.

His breakthrough came in 1999 with the debut of his television show, "Good Eats," which combined cooking, science, and humor to explore the "why" behind cooking techniques. The show quickly gained a dedicated following and ran for 14 seasons, becoming one of the most beloved and successful food programs on television. Throughout its run, Brown won several prestigious awards for his work on "Good Eats."

In addition to "Good Eats," Alton Brown hosted and co-created numerous other popular cooking shows, including "Iron Chef America" and "Cutthroat Kitchen." He is known for his unique and entertaining approach to cooking, often incorporating quirky experiments and scientific explanations.

Aside from his television career, Alton Brown has authored several successful cookbooks, such as "I'm Just Here for the Food" and "EveryDayCook," which offer his signature blend of culinary expertise and wit.

Brown continues to be a prominent figure in the culinary world, hosting live cooking shows, creating digital content, and making appearances on various television programs. His passion for food and relentless curiosity have captivated audiences and made him a highly respected and influential figure in the world of cooking and entertainment.

Enough people have now mentioned Bill Nye the Science Guy to

Enough people have now mentioned Bill Nye the Science Guy to me that I now desperately avoid it all costs.

Alton Brown

Science

My college degree was in theater. But the real reason, if I

My college degree was in theater. But the real reason, if I have any success in that milieu, so to speak, is because I spent a lot of years directing, I spent a lot of years behind the camera.

Alton Brown

Success

A balanced diet may be the best medicine. I was eating too m

A balanced diet may be the best medicine. I was eating too much good eats. But people consider that part of your job, you know? Eat. And I do!

Alton Brown

Diet

I know people that could serve me canned tuna and saltine cr

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

Home

I say grace. I'm a big believer in grace. I happen to believ

I say grace. I'm a big believer in grace. I happen to believe in a God that made all the food and so I'm pretty grateful for that and I thank him for that. But I'm also thankful for the people that put the food on the table.

Alton Brown

Food