Alton Brown is a foodie phenomenon: a great cook, a very funny guy, and a science geek who's as interested in the chemistry of cooking as he is in eating. Here, finally, are the books that Brown's legion of fans have been salivating for - two volumes that together provide an unexpurgated record of his long-running, award-winning Food Network TV series, "Good Eats." Each book is illustrated with behind-the-scenes photos taken on the "Good Eats" set. Each contains more than 140 recipes and more than 1,000 photographs and illustrations, along with explanations of techniques, lots of food-science information, and more food puns, food jokes, and food trivia. Includes a Bonus DVD and Fold-Out Poster.

    

    This culinary journey guides readers through Bangkok's markets to the seafood freshly cooked on the beaches of the Gulf of Thailand, to the sweet-makers of Phetchaburi province to the rice-growing hill tribes of the northern region.The Food of Thailand features a myriad of dishes that make up modern Thai cuisine: from traditional green, red, and panaeng curries, eaten by every Thai, to salads like som tam and laap, redolent with herbs and chillies, and coconut-based soups, including the famous tom khaa kai.To partner the recipes, special pages explore the essence of Thai food and cooking techniques. Subjects include: Making fish sauce Preparing som tam Mixing and pounding curry pastes Carving fruit.About The Food of... series "A culinary journey around the world."Each book in The Food of... series is a comprehensive introduction to the world's great cuisine. These books feature more than 100 delicious recipes that highlight each country's culinary treasures. With instructive color photographs throughout, each recipe helps readers choose and identify produce, from vegetables and flavorings to street snacks, sweets, and colorful and exotic fruits. Feature sections explore the essence of each culture's food and cooking techniques.