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Start from season 1 – you'll learn so much about food and the fundamentals of cooking. Alton Brown is a character. He studied film and was not satisfied with the state of cooking shows on television, so he went to culinary school and the rest is history!
Jan 19, 2024
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In college, I was really struggling with debilitating depression and anxiety. The life transition as a socially maladroit, possibly autistic person was hard to deal with. To get myself to sleep, I would watch Good Eats every night until I conked out. For me, the show embodies passion and comfort, curiosity and enjoyment. The idea that looking closely at the world isn't the cause of fear, but rather the cause of joy. I learned to love cooking from the show.
Ten years later and I'm in a similar place in life, albeit wiser and more self-awareness, but with Good Eats still reminding me of all that I value in the world.
May 19, 2025
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Their goal is to test recipes, figure out the most straightforward way to make them at home, and then show you how to do it.
It might take a little while, but just watching them will show you what cooking looks like. Recipes aren’t so intimidating when you’ve seen what different methods are and how they should look.
I recommend getting a free trial on their website and watching some episodes. Then perhaps start with cooking vegetables as side dishes. That way you remove the complications of cooking meat, and there’s less to lose if they don’t come out quite right.
Mar 13, 2025
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for those of us who still get cold feet getting into the kitchen — just watched the first ep on eggs and found it informative and entertaining. will be watching again, this time with a notepad 📝
Feb 7, 2024
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Its so easy and satisfying, all you need is some broth, veggies, and beans or noodles. Make a big pot and eat it for 2-3 days straight.
Jan 28, 2024
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The easiest, cheapest way to keep your body and your mind from devouring itself
Feb 3, 2024
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When it's cold and gets dark early the best way to get outside is sitting in the hot tub. Find a local hotel, motel, and get your butt in the tub. Bring a friend.
Jan 30, 2024