Covering areas such as why her husband has put a mouse trap in the diswasher or taking the crusty part of the meat loaf for oneself, tying it into marriage, motherhood, and God, Allen manages to make the viewer chuckle while bringing across a serious point, reminding readers of Erma Bombeck and Dave Barry, yet maintaining her own style. Readers of all ages and both genders will enjoy Crusty Meat Loaf and Mouse Traps In the Dishwasher, and look forward to Diana Allen's next work.