This cookbook I checked out for myself and have kept as long as the library allowed. I have tried several recipes, some more than once, and my family enjoyed them all. I have saved many of the recipes for the future but if anyone needs to buy me a gift, this book would be it! I zoomed through the first part but I like the gist of her belief that we should use foods as close to their orginal form as possible, I just don't feel a huge need to go totally organic at this point. The recipes are simple, few ingredients, nothing too fancy that I don't have in my cupboard already or would be stumped at where to find it at the grocery store. My family has appreciated the inclusion of more spices to my regular bland Midwestern flavor. I also like that her daughters cook with her and contributed to the cookbook. A personal favorite of mine is "Sydney's Roasted Potatoes." I know these aren't hard to make but I have not been overly successful in the past with other recipes I have tried. These have worked multiple times and we all love them. Good food that doesn't take a professional to make them or 4 days to prep, I am in. ( )