If you love American cookies and muffins this book should appeal. It is written especially for the British home baker, with over 60 fun and simple recipes. All measures are by weight or in fluid ounces, and the ingredients are readily available at local shops or supermarkets. And for the first time we find out why Americans call a biscuit a cookie and a fairy cake a muffin. Apparently it has to do with the American Revolution! The book gives detailed information about the required ingredients and utensils, and step-by-step explanations of how to make cookies and muffins. The book is full of helpful hints, especially for anyone new to baking. When making the banana, nut and rolled oat cookies, for example, Peter's tip is do not mash the bananas with your feet, they are really hard to get off the floor! This book takes a humorous approach to baking and is as much about having fun in the kitchen as making tempting American treats.