Good Eats - TV-G
Quirky culinary comic mixes food, science, fun.
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- TV Rating: TV-G
- Network: Food Network
- Cast: Alton Brown
- Genre: Educational
- >Available On: DVD
Parents need to know
Parents need to know that this cooking show -- which offers easy-to-follow recipes and tips accompanied by food science, history, and humor -- is fun and educational for both kids and adults. Host/star Alton Brown's witty, smart approach sometimes includes some very mild references to violence and sexual innuendo, but they'll go over young viewers' head.
Families can talk about how television can promote science and learning. Can TV shows geared toward educating people be informative while also being interesting and fun? What shows can you think of that fit that description? Families can also talk about cooking. What are your family's favorite meals? Kids: Have you ever tried cooking? Would you like to? What would you like to make?
Families can talk about how television can promote science and learning. Can TV shows geared toward educating people be informative while also being interesting and fun? What shows can you think of that fit that description? Families can also talk about cooking. What are your family's favorite meals? Kids: Have you ever tried cooking? Would you like to? What would you like to make?
Message
Social Behavior:
The series offers informative, easy-to-understand explanations of the science behind cooking. It combines science and humor to create a fun, positive educational experience.
Consumerism:
On very rare occasions, Brown will mention a product brand name, but only in the context of what works best in a recipe.
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Alcohol (wine, beer, rum) is occasionally used in a recipe.
Violence
Occasional mild references to violence, but within the context of "fighting" a problem associated with preparing a specific food.
Sex
Some extremely mild sexual innuendo (such as vague references to The Naked Chef) that will go over young viewers' head.
Language
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Melissa Camacho
GOOD EATS is a fun, quirky series that combines science, comedy, and lots of great food. The show centers on culinary expert/author Alton Brown, who uses his unique brand of wit and knowledge to both teach and inspire. He breaks the history, culture, and science associated with ingredients, cooking tools, and dishes into understandable technical terms while preparing everything from French crepes to roasted artichokes. In between cooking segments, Brown exhibits his comedic side in hokey-but-funny sketches that are intended to highlight some of the most important insights about the foods he's preparing.
Is it any good?
The series, which Brown writes and produces, is a great example of how to successfully educate people about food preparation using both wisdom and humor. While some of the offbeat banter occasionally includes some very subtle sexual innuendo (don't worry -- it will go over young viewers' head) and some mild references to violence, overall, the show's amusing but practical approach to the culinary arts will inspire cooks of all ages. Best of all, Brown's energy and passion for cooking have the potential to encourage non-cooks to venture into their kitchens.
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