Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

One thing I am seeing in the 2 star reviews is a lot of "he's not being his zanny self!" "there is a recipe for a fried egg!!" "I am disappointed because this is for beginners and I, dear sir, am NO beginner"... Allow me to remind you all that this book was written by a man, not just a YouTuber, who loves food and has likely had this dream long before he became popular in 2020. This book was made for EVERYONE and not just those who have been cooking for years and want more of a challenge. I promise you, these beginner home cooks you are referring to as being the only ones that will enjoy the book are NOT making homemade mozzarella, they are NOT making branzino and milk bread is likely a new thing to them. They could say the exact same thing; that this book has a few recipes for "them", but it's really for people that already know how to cook. I wholeheartedly disagree with these reviews and I will tell you why. My fiancé and I are very different in the kitchen. He measures an 1/8 teaspoon pepper any time he cooks and is very "by the book" and prefers a lot of explaining. I on the other hand have been the main cook in my family, both living at home and as an adult, since I was 13. I go by feel and will often use a recipe as an idea / guideline more than gospel. I have recently become more interested in yeast breads (where you can NOT go by feel alone). Both of us have already fallen in love with Joshua's ability to make the kitchen a comfortable place for anyone. I would bet that most everyone will learn something in this book and feel JW's passion for things as simple as, yes, a fried egg. I think there should be great pride in making a book that is approachable enough for a beginner who just stumbled on But Better and wants to make their own Crunch Wrap Supreme and the folks who found him through the Leftover Challenge because they already watch other YouTubers. I understand not everyone can use every recipe (here's looking at you, friend that complained the bread portion of a book where the author ALWAYS makes his own bread was too long because you are celiac.), but I promise, this book IS for everyone and every skill level. and if you look at it through the eyes of someone who wants us all cooking from home more and from scratch often, I think you will see the vision for what it is and realize that it delivers on every such promise. Now, excuse me while I plan the next several date nights at home from this book.