Itis the first "Joy of Cooking" to disappoint me. It is cute, but with none of the substance I have come to expect from the Rombauer crowd. If you love the original or any of the new versions as I do, You may be disappointed in this one. I guess I just hoped for that same "Packed with information" quality and didn't get it.

This miniature edition of the classic American cookbook is a wonderful kitchen keepsake! It is enclosed in a resusable plastic jar that also contains a set of red plastic measuring spoons.

I purchased this book because I thought it was a revised and expanded edition of the Joy of Cooking book I already have and enjoy. The REVISED and EXPANDED words on the cover lead me to believe I was purchasing even more and different recipes than the original, but it is the exact book! I also purchased the other one stating the same misleading words in bold print on the cover. I am very disappointed and cannot return them because I didnt make this discovery within the 30 day limit. I believe it should be clearly stated that these are merely paperback editions of the hard back Joy of Cooking which I have purchased several copies as gifts for family and friends as it is a wonderful cookbook.

The Joy of Cooking has made cooking a truly satisfying experience for me. But it's much more than a recipe book for great food. If you ever wanted to know how to choose fresh fish at the market, or how to use foil when baking or any of the hundreds of questions you have when cooking but have no one to ask, you'll find many answers here.This book is a treasure trove for cooks or would be cooks. It encourages you to choose the best ingredients, the freshest herbs when cooking for your family. The dishes are simply delicious with a high nutritive content. This book is simply a must buy