This book is full of amazing information! In the beginning there are tips and tricks to help you learn the basics of some of the ingredients to ensure you enjoy these amazing recipes. Some recipes include progress photos which is nice sometimes when you're in the kitchen wondering if that's really what it is supposed to look like. Covers all the bases from breakfast and brunch to snacks to entertaining to dinners and dessert. In great condition, marker on the bottom and very minor wear around the edges, otherwise in like new condition.