About the Book

“The Modern Hippie Table shares a fashionable, fresh, and relaxed entertaining aesthetic with plenty of noteworthy sources of inspiration.” —Foreword Reviews

Whether you're hosting brunch, planning a dinner party, or simply looking to make everyday meals feel special, this book is your toolkit for laid-back elegance and creative connection.

Bring effortless joy to the table with:

*• 70+ Inspired Recipes & Boards: *This gorgeous cookbook includes easy recipes for entertaining from Baked Fried Chicken to Vegan Chocolate Donuts, plus four curated board spreads and a handy whisky guide.

• Decorating & Planning Tips: Create inviting tablescapes using easy, affordable ideas that reflect your style.

• A Book to Display & Gift: With beautiful full-color photography and an elevated design, this book doubles as a coffee table favorite or a perfect hostess gift.

• Entertain with Confidence: Encourages planning and mindset shifts to help hosts feel calm, capable, and ready to connect.

More than a cookbook, The Modern Hippie Table is a celebration of good food, community, and creating moments that last long after the dishes are cleared.

Awards and Press

Foreword Reviews

The Modern Hippie Table shares a fashionable, fresh, and relaxed entertaining aesthetic with plenty of noteworthy sources of inspiration.

She's Got Issues Magazine

We love Lauren Thomas' recipes (the granola bars are seriously ridiculous) and her tips for entertaining.

Coastal Drive Magazine

The Modern hippie lifestyle is simple, nostalgic, and whimsical meets new, sophisticated, and casual. It’s a way to slow down and create a sanctuary at home, using food and conversation to bring people together at the table and forge family bonds and lifelong friendships.

Southwest Georgia Living Magazine

[Thomas'] recipes are elevated, yet simplified, with a mix of fresh fruits and vegetables plus quality prepared ingredients, ensuring the host has plenty of time to enjoy the gathering too.

The Medium

The Modern Hippie Table is not just about recipes. The book is all about good food, conversation, and lasting memories.

Eat Your Books

With a selection of menus to help plan any meal, big or small, this lifestyle cookbook encourages everyone to find joy in the art of cooking and entertaining in a fun, relaxed, and approachable way. 

Meet the Author

Lauren Thomas began writing her debut lifestyle cookbook, The Modern Hippie Table, after her creative journey as a lifestyle blogger inspired women to feel good in their own skin, reinvent their passion for the home and to have fun in the kitchen. Whether she’s working with flavors in the kitchen or setting the scene for a beautiful evening, Lauren’s passion for merging good food and conversation brings people together at the table and can turn an evening into a lasting memory. Lauren lives in Jupiter, Florida, with her Architect husband, two teenage children and Shar Pei pup, Simon.

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