I am passionate about the United States and more particularly by the Big Apple and, having spent a little time there I did not resist the urge to buy this cookbook. Well it's simply awesome. The recipes are great (typical!), Varied, well sorted and well illustrated, and especially easy to perform. I've had two weeks and I've already cooked caramelized bacon, cinnamon rolls, bagels, sandwiches, chessecakes ... I love it! I highly recommend it, especially if the universe we US interests ....