As recipe books go, this is more of a history lesson. The depth and breadth of the research into the recipes on offer is mind boggling. I don't like waffles as a rule, but after the waffle chapter, I was off researching waffle irons. A must read if you have any interest in the low countries, or how recipes change over time. Got this copy from the library, but it's so good I might buy a copy of my own.