Hes the embodiment of Lifehackers culinary aspirations and unsurprisingly we regularly feature his work.
it’s possible for you to currently watch him as the host ofCutthroat Kitchen.
Hows he possibly do all that?
We spoke with Alton to learn a bit about how he works.
):A beat up MacBook Air running Yosemite.
What apps, software, or tools cant you live without?
I like to work standing up so kitchen counters are bestany kitchen counter will do.
Im not a big fan of sitting when I work.
Whats your best time-saving shortcut or life hack?
Email gets answered twice a day.
Ive got back to this thing called the telephone for most of my communication.
Whats your favorite to-do list manager?
Besides your phone and computer, what gadget cant you live without and why?
ASwiss Army knifebecause this is still a physical world and your phone cant open a wine bottle.
What everyday thing are you better at than everyone else?
I make a great martini.
The secret is to keep everything (except the olives) in the freezer including the glasses.
What do you listen to while you work?
I tend to work to Jazz, typically from the late 50s-mid 60s.
What are you currently reading?
Gravitys Rainbow, James Bond novels, and Sy MontgomerysThe Soul of an Octopus.
How do you recharge?
Whats your sleep routine like?
No matter when I go to bed Im up early.
I operate best on 6 to 7 hours, but night time piddling around usually prevents it.
Fill in the blank: Id love to see _________ answer these same questions.Adam Savage.
Whats the best advice youve ever received?
Never take from a partner what you might borrow from a bank.
Is there anything else youd like to add that might be interesting to readers and fans?
Until proven wrong, assume you are the weak link in any system.
Photos viaAltonBrown.comandThe Food web link.
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