Meeting Alton Brown
Alton Brown and a nervous Gabi
Many of you are aware by know of my obsession with Alton Brown’s Good Eats food network show. It is possibly because of my affinity to science, cooking, film making and… geeky-ness. The Good Eats show captures all these in a fascinating way, so each episode is a new load of knowledge, history tips and tricks, and a wonderful recipe that makes sense — unlike other food shows where the star just slaps you with a recipe and that’s it.
Good Eats Book Tour
Alton is out and about promoting his latest Good Eats 3: The Later Years book summing up his experience producing the latest and last Good Eats series, in a beautiful format featuring the “re-mastered” receipes per episode with plenty tips, explanations and on top of these even plans on how to make the sock puppet that played “yeast”. I’ll be entertained and inspired for a good amount of time reading it through.
Was also struck how pleasant Alton Brown is in person! No big stardom aura around him as the case with other no-so-famous chef celebrities. Very humble and warm. He made sure every fan got his/her fair share of signing the books, taking pictures and answering a couple questions! I was number 173 in line but got a chance to sit right in the front row and observe his interaction with the fans!
What a great guy!!
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October 7th, 2011 14:37
I’m glad you met Alton Brown. I’d love to meet Alton.
October 7th, 2011 20:31
Congrats on being able to meet Alton! Thanks to for the little insight on his personality. It’s always nice to find out that someone is as nice in person as they seem to be on TV.
October 8th, 2011 02:37
I’m sooo jealous!!! But really happy for you too
October 8th, 2011 13:08
Wow! I envy you.
Congrats!
October 9th, 2011 16:00
How cool! Love that you got to meet him, and he wore the bow tie!
October 10th, 2011 07:29
WOW! I wish I could have met Alton…I think he is fabulous. Congratulations to you
October 10th, 2011 10:14
Alton is looking hot in the bow tie.
October 11th, 2011 07:14
Hi Gabi
I’m glad I stumbled upon your blog and read your story. I’m also born in Romania and came to US couple of years ago. We have a daughter and looking to become Foster parents, hopefully will happen anytime soon.
I’m jealous you got to meet Alton, I love his show. He’s such a great guy!
October 11th, 2011 09:14
Roxana!! Thanks so much for the comment! And of course very glad to hear that you are a ROmanian compatriot of mine! How cool is that! Visited also your blog – some very exciting recipes you have there. Specially the Hungarian plum dumplings!
Keep in touch!
October 19th, 2011 10:56
Wow! What a great moment. Alton has taught me so much, even though I was an experienced cook when I started watching his show. One thing I miss here in RO is Good Eats on FoodTV. Congratulations on meeting one of our heros.
November 16th, 2011 13:52
Thanks Carolyn! You should get his video series there – it is truly the only person who explains the “why”s behind the “how”s…
May 17th, 2012 11:45
Awwwww! You’re adorable!
May 18th, 2012 12:17
well thank you!!
June 5th, 2012 12:02
Have always been a fan of Alton. Love the way he informs you as he shows you how to cook. Also think he is the perfect personality for being the host of Iron Chef America. Good to hear he is nice in person. And glad to see that you share his passion. Keep the blog coming.
June 6th, 2012 14:53
thanks for the comment Mike!