This book follows the calendar and provides recipes that honor the seasons Potato Fennel Soup and Chiffon Pies with Pretzel Crust in the winter, tons of mushroom recipes for spring, Easter Cookies, Gooseberry Catsup and Blueberry Vinegar for summer, and on it goes.  Lots of acknowlegement for the busy cook and inspiration to try new foods.  Super fun to have a cook book that you can browse by the month you are in!