Who is this book for?
- Devoted fans of Martha Stewart who appreciate her style and approach to cooking.
- Home cooks looking for both simple and challenging recipes to expand their culinary skills.
- People who enjoy cookbooks with beautiful photography and presentation.
- Readers interested in culinary history and the personal stories behind recipes.
- Those who appreciate high-quality ingredients and meticulous cooking techniques.
Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?
- Budget-conscious cooks who prefer recipes with inexpensive, everyday ingredients.
- People who are put off by Martha Stewart's perceived privileged lifestyle and writing style.
- Busy individuals looking for quick and easy recipes for everyday meals.
- Those who prefer more diverse or international cuisines not heavily featured in Martha's cooking.
- Readers who are looking for entirely new and original recipes not previously published.
Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book
- Beautiful photography and presentation, making it suitable as a coffee table book
- Contains a mix of simple and complex recipes, catering to different skill levels
- Includes personal stories and historical photos, offering insight into Martha's life and career
- Recipes are well-written with explicit, unambiguous directions
- Features a variety of dishes from breakfast to dinner, including cocktails and desserts
- Provides useful cooking tips and techniques
- Many recipes use readily available ingredients
- Offers a curated collection of Martha's best recipes from her long career
- Some recipes are described as truly delicious and exceeding expectations
- Includes both timeless classics and contemporary dishes
Things people didn't like as much about this book
- Some recipes require expensive or hard-to-find ingredients not accessible to average home cooks
- Many recipes are time-consuming and labor-intensive
- The author's writing style can come across as privileged and name-dropping
- Not all recipes may be practical for everyday cooking
- Some readers found the selection of 'favorite' recipes disappointing
- The book may not offer much new to long-time Martha Stewart fans
- Some recipes may be too elaborate or aspirational for regular use
- The author's personality and lifestyle may be off-putting to some readers
- Not all recipes are original; some have appeared in other forms before
- The book may not change the opinion of those who are not already fans of Martha Stewart
