Good Eats

Snack time?

Good Eats presented by the Food Network.

Plot: The show provides a cultural, scientific, practical, and comedic approach to food. Each episode, hosted by Alton Brown, discusses a particular dish, ingredient, or cooking style. After he introduces the topic of the episode, Brown addresses current beliefs or views of the food, usually with colorful graphics, "family" stories, or animated images. He then consults experts explaining the traditional relevance or science behind the topic in an approachable manner. For example, for the fish and chips episode, he discusses the different chemical makeup of fats through the use of a toy train. Similarly, he speaks with a historical anthropologist to discuss the original dishes of Thanksgiving, as well as an explanation for the transition to turkey. Brown then prepares a dish using the topic, offering the recipe to viewers. Through the use of humor, science, and culture, Alton Brown provides a food show for non-foodies.

Genre: Documentary, Food

Similar Titles: America's Test Kitchen

Personal Thoughts: Brown uses a surprising amount of humor to capture the imagination and science behind food. As such, the show provides surprisingly approachable and entertaining lesson about the things we eat. In some ways, it is similar to Mythbusters, since it addresses legends and science surrounding often overlooked or dismissed subjects.