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I’m Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking

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Cookbooks Non-Fiction Science Philosophy Fiction

by Alton Brown

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4.21 (15.9K ratings)
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I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking by Alton Brown holds a highly rated rating of 4.21 out of 5, based on 15.9K reader ratings. First published in 2002.

About I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking

Blending humor, wisdom, history, pop culture, science, and basic cooking knowledge, the host of Food Network's Good Eats presents a special edition of his innovative, instructional cooking guide that features various cooking techniques accompanied by a "master" recipe for each technique, and provides a vast array of food-related tips and advice.

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Author Alton Brown
Published 2002
Genres Cookbooks, Non-Fiction, Science, Philosophy, Fiction
Average Rating 4.21 / 5.00
Total Ratings 15,870

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With a rating of 4.21, I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.01, it performs above expectations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking?

I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking is categorized as Cookbooks, Non-Fiction, Science, Philosophy. Its primary genre classification is Philosophy.

Is I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking worth reading?

Based on 15.9K reader ratings, I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking has an average score of 4.21 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

Who wrote I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking?

I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking was written by Alton Brown. It was first published in 2002.

What is the ISBN for I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking?

The ISBN-13 for I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking is 9781584790840.0.

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