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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Despite my love of Alton Brown, I initially didn't purchase this book when it came out because I didn't care for the show "Feasting on Asphalt: The River Run" as much as I did his original "Feasting on Asphalt." (Plus, I didn't pre-order the book, and then I forgot about it.) I saw this book on...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Saw the show on PBS so enjoyed reading the stories of the interesting people and foods the crew encountered on the motorcycle ride up the Mississippi River Road”
MaryKK wrote this review Monday, November 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Good writing, interesting tidbits of information, using food as the guide, eyes closed through the south, treausures are revealed which usually are buried beneath endless subsistant poverty.”
Aaron S wrote this review Sunday, October 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“Review at http://doulos4117.blogspot.com/2008/04/alton-brown-feasting-on-asphalt.html”
Isaac J wrote this review Wednesday, May 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Despite my love of Alton Brown, I initially didn't purchase this book when it came out because I didn't care for the show "Feasting on Asphalt: The River Run" as much as I did his original "Feasting on Asphalt." (Plus, I didn't pre-order the book, and then I forgot about it.) I saw this book on the clearance rack at Borders for only $5.99, though, and I picked it up. I have read and loved all of AB's other books, so I figured, even though this wasn't my favorite show, I would give the book a chance.
Steve W wrote this review Friday, April 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I loved this book! It was different from his other books in that it was more of a travelogue than a cooking book (though there are many recipes included), but it was a great read. He wrote this book in the same informal style that made his other books and his TV shows so enjoyable. Maybe the book was more interesting because I ride a bike myself (true, it's a scooter, not one of the awesome BMW bikes AB rides) and the whole concept of his "Feasting on Asphalt" seems like something I would love to do myself. At any rate, I loved reading the book and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys food (road food in particular) or travel.”
“I expected a few more recipes. :) It's a great travelog though.”
Angie McKaig wrote this review Friday, March 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“An interesting approach that incorporates travelogue and recipes, and chronicles the author's culinary tour along the Mississippi River. States included: Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota. ”
TheLibrarian wrote this review Friday, January 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“The biggest appeal for me was this book is really Alton's journal for the trip.”
Lisa H wrote this review Friday, November 21 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“A fantastic companion to the TV series. The book includes more information and stops that didn't make the cut in the show. Its all written by Alton Brown and is totally in his voice. You can just hear him when you read. The book also includes a fold-out map of the entire route, a day-by-day itinerary with exact locations for every place they visited, as well as contact information and ingredient sources. And of course, recipes! Around 40 recipes, some that are even the real recipes from the places they ate. Highly recommended for any Alton Brown, travel, or food fan.”
hmbscully wrote this review Monday, August 4 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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