I love this cookbook - it is by far the one I turn to most often because it has so many wonderful recipes that have become family favorites over the years. I have had it for awhile - over 10 years for sure - the author was at Jacobson's doing a book signing and that store has been closed for several years now. I know I got this as a gift from my mother before I even had kids - and that seems like forever ago! Honestly, there are just some great recipes in this book that I have made time and time again. The recipes are organized/grouped by the author's friends and family and I've used this book so many times I swear I know these people myself (ha ha). It does get a little confusing to find recipes to repeat, but after doing them so many times you'll remember which section they are located in. I think Virginia Beach Chicken is probably my favorite, but there are so many good ones to choose from in this book.