About this season
Host Alton Brown explores the origins of ingredients, decodes culinary customs and presents food and equipment trends. Punctuated by unusual interludes, simple preparations and unconventional discussions, he'll bring you food in its finest and funniest form.
Episodes (14)
1. It's a Wonderful Cake
Aired 15 December 1999 • 21 min
Alton Brown is out to prove that fruitcake shouldn't be the butt of holiday jokes any longer.
2. For Whom the Cheese Melts
Aired 19 January 2000 • 21 min
See what fondue has to do with football, make the best grilled cheese sandwich you have ever had and see why cheese is milk's leap to immortality.
3. Apple Family Values
Aired 1 March 2000 • 21 min
Watch Alton Brown show you how to shop, store, and prepare some apple classics.
4. Crustacean Nation
Aired 8 March 2000 • 21 min
Shrimp cocktail is not just for wedding receptions anymore.
5. The Fungal Gourmet
Aired 15 March 2000 • 21 min
Mushrooms are mysterious no longer, Alton makes them a kitchen staple.
6. Crust Never Sleeps
Aired 22 March 2000 • 21 min
Watch as Alton Brown creats the pie crust of his dreams.
7. True Brew
Aired 12 April 2000 • 21 min
Watch as Alton leads us through the history and prep of our favorite bean.
8. A Grind is a Terrible Thing to Waste
Aired 26 April 2000 • 21 min
Learn to be excited when meat loaf is for dinner...
9. Fry Hard
Aired 10 May 2000 • 21 min
Alton wants to show that proper know-how allows everyone to make healthy, delicious and safe fried foods.
10. Urban Preservation I: Jam Session
Aired 24 May 2000 • 21 min
Using good science and easy methods, Alton will show you how to jam.
11. Pantry Raid II: Seeing Red
Aired 7 June 2000 • 21 min
Need a tomato sauce?
12. Citizen Cane
Aired 21 June 2000 • 21 min
Desserts don't need to be difficult to create, and Alton is out to prove it.
13. Pork Fiction
Aired 5 July 2000 • 21 min
Just how difficult is it to create finger-licking ribs?
14. Ear Apparent
Aired 19 July 2000 • 21 min
Alton shops, shucks and shares the history and methods of the summer fave: corn.