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Alton Brown Cookbooks

Alton Brown signing his cookbooks

As Good Eats enjoys its 14th season on the Food Network, its popularity continues unabated. Fans can’t get enough of Alton Brown’s wildly inventive, science-geeky, food-loving spirit.

While in Chattanooga, Alton spent some time behind the scenes at the Aquarium to sign some of his best-selling books for our gift shop. Full of “Altonisms,” cooking tips, trivia and science-of-food facts, each one is the perfect addition to your kitchen. Or, purchase one of these autographed cookbooks for one of your culinary friends or relatives. But hurry! Supplies are limited.

 
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About Alton Brown

Alton Brown uses his celebrity chef status to teach people that what you put on your plate matters. His quick wit and unusual food preparation techniques showcase seafood choices that many people may have never tried before. Your taste buds will thank you.
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Why It Matters To You

Our ocean makes life on land possible, providing most of our oxygen, governing weather and climate and providing food. A healthy ocean needs a richly diverse web of life. Unfortunately, human appetite for a few species of fish has upset the balance of nature. Learn how to make wise seafood choices that will benefit our ocean.
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Take Action

We’re glad you’re passionate about helping improve the health of our oceans. Making wise seafood decisions is just the beginning. There are a number of ways you can act, and lead others, to protect life from our backyards to the saltwater world downstream.
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Participating Restaurants

Some of Chattanooga’s finest restaurants are actively supporting the Aquarium’s new “Serve and Protect” program. Local chefs will present sustainable choices at their establishments in the near future. Wait staff, trained by Alton Brown, will be ready to help patrons find delectable sustainable seafood choices on the menu.
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Seafood Recipes

Alton Brown has developed some savory seafood recipes specifically for the Aquarium’s “Serve and Protect” program. New recipes are posted regularly so check back often.
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Alton Brown Signed Cookbooks

While in Chattanooga, Alton spent some time behind the scenes at the Aquarium to sign some of his best-selling books for our gift shop. Full of “Altonisms,” cooking tips, trivia and science-of-food facts, each one is the perfect addition to your kitchen.
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