Men- yes even husbands, are ascending the culinary scale from the amateur status to the artistic. This is their blueprint. Excellent general cookbook for anyone, but the specific explanations of terms and methods, from time to time, the amusing introductions and transitions and running commentary make it fun reading. Some specialties that don't appear in the run of the mill cookbooks such as ""Herb Patch and Condiment Shelf"", electric breakfasts, curries, outdoor cooking, etc.