This is a big, wonderful cookbook by famous author Elizabeth David (350+ pages) filled with her delicious, straightforward recipes and writing/commentary (contents in italics) are an engaging and worthwhile read. Filled with color photos throughout. Contents: Fast & Fresh; Starter & Light Dishes; Fresh Herbs; Soups; Comfort Anglais, French Fare; Eggs; Pasta Asciutti; Pasta; The Markets of France; Cavaillon; Vegetables; My Dream Kitchen; Rice; Italian Fish Markets; Fish, Shellfish & Crustacea; Dishes for Collectors; Meat; Wine in the Kitchen; Poultry & Game Birds; Para Navidad; Sauces; Banketting Stuffe; Sweet Dishes & Cakes; The Baking of an English Loaf; Bread & Yeast Baking; The Italian Pizza and the French Pissaladiere. Condition notes: book in very good overall condition with a few imperfections. Cover is clean and in good condition. Inside pages are flat with a few pen marks in the index and a recipe (does not effect readability); binding is intact but not tight. See condition pics.