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Feasting on Asphalt

Posted on August 24th, 2006

I’ve been a big fan of Alton Brown’s Food Network show Good Eats since I first caught the show on TV. The food + science format really appealed to the geek in me. So when I heard Alton was coming out with a new show, Feasting on Asphalt, I was quite excited. The premise is that Alton and his camera crew go on a motorcycle road trip from the East coast to the West, eating at roadside eateries along the way. They stop at random places, as well as pre-planned visits to spots that are significant to the history of roadside dining. The show is pretty interesting, and there is a certain appeal to the fact that the camera crew is riding with him also. 4 episodes later, and I’m sad that the short series is over… They ate so many things that i had no idea existed - from Native American specialties to Brain Sandwiches. There are are bike-breakdowns and other trip related asides, but mostly they focus on food. The last episode is my favorite, packed with drama (hospital visit - uh oh!), and two neat ways to cook while on the road. The crew make a stew by putting ingredients in a metal pot (made for a snowmobile), strap it to their bike exhaust, and ride for 200 miles. Voila! Biker stew! Alton also discovers the ‘Trucker Oven’ - a small oven that can accomodate contents about the volume of a loaf of bread - powered by a 12 volt lighter socket. Meatloaf ensues. If you like Mr. Brown, and haven’t caught this show, I highly recommend it.

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