This should have been called "Good Eats 2: The Sad Attempt At A Second Book Which Should Have Just Stayed A TV Show," but nobody asked me.
I really love the show, but I just could not love the book for itself. Alton's demeanor on the show is silly and wonderful with just a touch of mad scientist. However, Alton's voice in the book comes off as elitist or pompous. Perhaps it's perceived on my part, but it left me feeling disappointed and a bit depressed. On the other hand, having his recipes in hand was AMAZING. I love his stuff (how could you not) and digging through Food Network's website whilst trying to find them is never fun.
Verdict: if you need an Alton fix and want his recipes, check out the DVDs.
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