Nearly 20 years old and is still one of the best cookbooks I have. Rather than focus on recipes (which are included) Brown approaches cooking like a mechanic. He uses each chapter to explain a cooking method, breaking it down into simple parts with fun facts and tips. A great gift for that person who‘s striking out on their own and may not be super confident in the kitchen. https://cannonballread.com/2020/10/im-just-here-for-the-food-elcicco/