Wow. Not sure where to start.I spotted this book in a used book store--one of the original copies from 1972 or so. I flipped through and knew I had to have it--the recipes in this go way, way beyond traditional Mexican. So, using my excellent send of frugality, I bought it from Amazon (the 1973 edition).This thing is AMAZING. Diana Kennedy is brilliant, and the collection of recipes are very, very authentic. Things you normally wouldn't find in a traditional cookbook--tripe, tongue, chicharron--it's all here. Outstanding recipes for mole and even traditional authentic tacos. I can't recommend it enough.