There are interesting bits in this book, but overall I do not recommend it. Try Egg by Michael Ruhlman or Eggs by Michel Roux.

Perhaps ironically, I set out to read this mainly to learn about how to substitute for eggs to cook and bake for an egg allergy. The book was somewhat helpful for this - there was an informative small section on substitutes, and more importantly, what purposes different parts of the egg serve in different recipes (emulsifier, leavener, etc). The various egg dishes described were interesting, although it made me yearn for a collection of the best writing about eggs from other sources - perhaps inspired by Ursula Le Guin's writing on the joy of a soft boiled egg.

I miss Lucky Peach.

Really fun tone. I liked the eclectic way the chapters were organized and how the book is a true love letter to eggs. Love seeing all of the different collaborators' recipes. I wish I had realized earlier that all of the photos for the recipes are in the middle!