Eating Together, Being Together

Recipes, activities, and conversations that nourish both the table and the family.

Eating Together, Being Together: Recipes, Activities, and Advice from a Chef Dad and Psychologist Mom is more than a cookbook, it is an invitation to slow down, gather around the table, and strengthen family relationships one meal at a time.

Written by chef Julian Clauss-Ehlers and psychologist Dr. Caroline Clauss-Ehlers, this thoughtful collection combines more than 80 family-friendly recipes with practical advice, engaging activities, and meaningful conversation starters. Together, they demonstrate how cooking side by side and sharing regular meals can foster communication, build confidence, and create lasting family traditions.

Whether you're introducing children to the joy of cooking, creating new family rituals, or simply looking for recipes that bring everyone to the table, this book offers inspiration for every season of family life.

Why you'll love it:
• More than 80 delicious, family-friendly recipes
• Encourages meaningful connection through shared meals
• Includes family activities, conversation prompts, and practical advice
• Written by both a professional chef and a psychologist
• Inspires children and adults to cook together with confidence
• Helps create traditions that last for generations

Perfect for:
• Families with children
• Grandparents cooking with grandchildren
• Family dinners
• New parents and growing families
• Thoughtful gifts for weddings, baby showers, and housewarmings

Details:
• Hardcover cookbook
• Includes recipes, activities, essays, and family-focused guidance
• Beautifully designed for everyday use in the kitchen

At The Prepared Table, we believe that hospitality begins in the kitchen and flourishes around the table. Eating Together, Being Together beautifully reflects that mission, reminding us that the meals we prepare together often become the memories we cherish most.