Just to give fair warning, I am a "Martha-head", but I think I can be pretty objective. So with that in mind, once again, we have been given another treasure of a DVD. It is full of the best of her baking favorites, and per expected Martha-standard, it is perfect.The segments have been taken from her former TV format where you are in her home as she brings you cookies, cakes, pies, and tarts and shows you how you can create any of these delightful treats, with detailed instruction and clarity. The segments are color-perfect, the sound quality on the button, and all the recipes are easy to download on your computer. But if you don't own a computer, not a problem, because she gives the ingredients and their measure as she goes along.Something that I think people will enjoy is the "Special Features" section at the end of the DVD. You get all sorts of idea's and tips that range from creating a "Baking Pantry 101" to cake decorating tips to how to make perfect pie crusts, etc.And one of the best additions was the "Blooper" section. Martha has taken quite a beating in regards to her alleged impatience in her pursuit of perfection but this will show you the funny and giggly side of her, with several segments that have gone a bit awry. She has a good sense of humor and she rolls with it.As for the content itself, it goes as such:TECHNIQUES: Baking Pans 101 Basic Pie Crust: Pate Brisee Standard Tart Dough: Pate Sucree Crust Decorating Techniques Freezing Pie Dough Tip Blind Baking Techniques Cake StencilingCAKES: Ultimate Chocolate Layer Cake (this is such a good cake!) Lemon Meringue Cake Coffee Crunch Cake Chocolate Angel Food Cake Red Velvet Cake (what a knockout!) Boston Cream Pie Hummingbird CakePIES, TARTS, and COBBLERS: Blueberry Crumble Pie Black Bottom Pie Peach Cobbler Square Pear Peg Tart Plum Puff Pastry Tart Mini Apple Tarte Tatin Banana Cream PieCOOKIES: Kitchen Sink Cookie Rhubard Shortbread Lime Meltaway Chocolate-filled Lace Cookies Lemon Sandwich Pecan Squares Chocolate Chip MeringuesSPECIAL FEATURES: Classic Pie Gift Bloopers Printable Recipes and Instructions Baking Pantry 101 Pastry Tip Glossary Cake Decorating Tips and Techniques Meringue and Whipped Cream Leftover Dough Treats A Crisper Crust and more........If you know of someone who really enjoys baking, this would really be a great gift idea. And for yourself, what better way of getting so many ideas and recipes courtesy of someone we enjoy? It has all you need to make the desserts that you know everyone will enjoy. Do I dare say it?..........."its a good thing".