There is a real emphasis on peanut butter and peanut products in the recipes. About 1/3 of the recipes have peanuts! If you have a child or children with peanut allergies, this is not a very useful book, although I might try some of the recipes with other nut butters substituted for the PB.I ordered a copy before and liked it so well I ordered a copy for my daughter who is just starting to do candies.A great book to explain candy coatings and recipes.I did think though I had ordered a used copy that didn't costs as much.The book itself is alright but it is identical to Candy Making Basics by the same author. buy either one or the other but not both.This book contains many easy recipes. Great for beginners. It includes many candies I had eaten as a child. It brought back many good memories.I bought this book to try my hand at making some candies and sweet treats. I cook a lot but have not made many candies. This book was perfect for me. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a good primer before making candy. The recipes are excellent and easy to follow.This book covers fudge to hand-dipped fondant centers. Lots of yummy recipes with very specific directions for making luscious treats. A must for beginners or wanna-be candy makers. Really a good place to start indulging those candy urges!