I bought this book for a friends daughter, it arrived just a day before I left for my journey. It was not until I gave it to my friends daughter that I actually took a good look through the book... I had already read the reviews and that was good enough. But I have to say that this book is wonderful! The recipes clear and easy to make and very inspiring! On my return I purchased the same book for me and have started working through the recipes much to my families delight! If you like all things Italian you will love this book!