About The Gathering of Friends

The Gathering of Friends is more than a cookbook series. It is an invitation to gather, celebrate, and create lasting memories around the table. Inspired by the belief that food is a love language, each volume is thoughtfully created to make entertaining approachable, meaningful, and beautiful.

Filled with delicious recipes made from simple, everyday ingredients, the series helps home cooks prepare memorable meals with confidence. From simple family dinners to elegant celebrations, seasonal gatherings, holiday traditions, and outdoor entertaining, each volume includes trusted recipes, inspiring menus, beautiful tablescapes, and practical ideas for bringing family and friends together. Many volumes also feature shopping lists, menu planning, and entertaining tips to make hosting effortless.

Rooted in the joy of sharing a meal, The Gathering of Friends celebrates every season of life. From family dinners and garden parties to birthdays, graduations, holidays, and life's most treasured milestones, each page encourages readers to slow down, return to the table, and savor the moments that matter most.

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Rising Star Outreach

Every cookbook purchased also helps make a difference. Proceeds from The Gathering of Friends support the Rising Star Outreach, helping provide education, healthcare, and opportunities for children living in leprosy colonies throughout India. Your purchase not only brings people together around your own table, but also helps transform lives around the world.

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Join Us

Rising Star Outreach

Join Rising Star Outreach Abroad for a meaningful journey to India where you’ll spend time with students, families, and communities overcoming the stigma of leprosy.

Through shared conversations, cultural experiences, and time on our campus, participants gain perspective, empathy, and connections that stay with them long after the trip ends.

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