I try to review every eBook I purchase and rarely do I rate 5 stars because most are just not worthy. However, this one deserves more than 5 stars! Beautifully written with TONS of basic recipes that are simple. This is not your average cookbook - I feel it is written more for a beginner because she goes step by step and gives explanations as to how and why a recipe would work. For example: put parchment paper (draw and cut circle) at bottom of springform pan so it does not stick. Makes sense, but I never thought of that! Ingredients in this book always seem to be 5 or less with staples you should have on hand already, so I did not have to make all these small purchase to make a dish. Her recipes remind me of my grandmother, who lived in Europe on a farm :) Simple delicious cooking without the fuss that most modern chefs do nowadays. It truly goes back to basics. I love this book and would highly recommend!