“The Gathering Table feels like a heart-to-heart visit with new friends. These women treasure community. As you try their recipes and read their insights, you’ll be encouraged to connect in whatever way you can with the women in your life and find ways for your friendships to grow.”

“In The Gathering Table, the ladies of the Gingham Apron make readers feel they have taken a quick trip to Iowa and spent time on the farm talking about Jesus, the importance of relationships, and Grandma Betty’s Key Lime Pie. This book calls us to linger together with good food and a great God.”

“It’s so easy to zip through life and forget to be intentional about quality family time. The Gathering Table is a beautiful collection of inspiring stories, lovely photographs, Bible truths, and recipes that help me remember why I want to gather my people around the table. This book is the reminder we all need in this fast-paced, busy world. It’s a breath of fresh air for the soul.”

“A hospitality handbook encouraging you to wholeheartedly welcome others to join you at your table. The Gingham Apron ladies demonstrate how to share the depth of our lives through gathering together. Their seasonal themed recipes, intentional applications, and meaningful traditions will inspire you to spend more time connecting and celebrating!”

“Love should be the heartbeat of any get-together. The Gathering Table guides us by using remarkable stories, exquisite photos, and superb recipes that help us share the love of Christ with others. Hospitality is a powerful tool to further the gospel, and you will be inspired with each turn of the page.”

“Why do we consistently overlook one of the simplest pleasures – to linger, savor and enjoy our time at the table? Throughout scripture, we see the practice of breaking bread together and setting apart gathering at the table as distinct markers in kingdom building. Through heartfelt stories, practical examples and delicious recipes that will make any gathering feel extra special, the Gingham Apron ladies unpack the critical importance of table fellowship in “The Gathering Table.” With so many great ideas, you’ll be offering invitations before the end of the first chapter.”

“The Gathering Table is a rich fare of meaningful family traditions, recipes that make taste buds happy, relevant stories and takeaways of get-togethers, all with the spread of a Bible study to give this exactly what we need today: a resource for how to bring faith and family traditions to the forefront of our gatherings. Each contributor brings a perspective that is wholesome for us to reflect on how we are using our time with our family and with others. I came away encouraged to stir up more creativity for my own family and not feel guilty for doing it our way. There’s no right or wrong recipe – the authors give you the ability to create your own memories from their guided prompts, and they provide a snapshot of how they have brought more meaning to their individual and family gatherings. As there are seasons to nature, there are seasons of thoughtful gatherings that we can provide, and this beautiful book shows you exactly how to enhance what you are doing or start from scratch. You’ll want to refer this valuable resource on more than one occasion!”

“I have long followed and loved the work and hearts of the Gingham Apron girls, and I am thrilled they have captured the unfettered joy of their lives in this book. The recipes are vibrant and delicious, simple enough to tackle for dinner at home but equally perfect when we open our doors and set the table for a crowd. The accompanying stories and stunning photography make this the perfect addition to every cookbook shelf. The Gathering Table will be a beloved, dog-eared treasure for families looking to make their homes places where dear ones feel welcomed, seen, and deeply loved.”