Family Style by Peter Som
Meet Peter Som, Our Cookbook Partner
This month at TableWith, we’re excited to partner with Peter Som to celebrate his very first cookbook, Family Style: Elegant Everyday Recipes Inspired by Home and Heritage.
Known for his work as an award-winning fashion designer and lifestyle expert, Peter brings the same thoughtful, creative sensibility to the kitchen in Family Style. The book is deeply personal, inspired by his Cantonese heritage, his mother’s love of French cooking and Bay Area upbringing, and grounded in what matters most to him: gathering people around the table and feeding them well.
A Debut Cookbook Rooted in Home and Heritage
At its core, Family Style is about cooking that feels joyful, expressive, and meant to be shared. First published in March 2025, the book offers a fresh take on everyday cooking; one that blends cultures, flavors, and memories into dishes that feel both comforting and unexpected.
Peter’s approach is elegant without being intimidating. These are recipes that look beautiful on the table but are designed for real life - the kind of food you make when you want to bring people together, whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a relaxed gathering with friends.
Inside Family Style
Inside Family Style, you’ll find more than 100 recipes for breakfasts, dinners, desserts, and everything in between - each one built around imaginative flavor combinations that reflect Peter’s personal story.
Expect:
Cantonese, French, and American influences woven throughout
Creative, crave-worthy pairings like Burnt Miso Cinnamon Toast and Crispy Deviled Tea Eggs
Crowd-pleasing dishes such as Hoisin Honey Roast Chicken, Cacio e Pepe Sticky Rice with Egg, and Char Siu Bacon Cheeseburgers
Desserts that lean “not too sweet” - the highest praise in Peter’s family
The result is a cookbook that feels stylish yet unfussy, sophisticated yet approachable - a true reflection of Peter’s design-forward but warm and welcoming point of view.
Why Family Style Belongs at the TableWith Table
TableWith is built around the idea that food is better when it’s shared and Family Style captures that spirit perfectly. These recipes are made for passing platters, overlapping conversations, and lingering at the table a little longer than planned.
Peter’s philosophy aligns seamlessly with cookbook clubs: dividing recipes, cooking together, and coming back together to enjoy a meal that feels intentional but never precious. It’s about celebrating connection, culture, and creativity through food.
Shop a Family Style–Inspired Tablescape
Cook Family Style With Us
We can’t wait for you to cook Family Style with your TableWith cookbook club. Choose a menu, split up the dishes, and experience the joy of cooking recipes that are as expressive as they are approachable.
Because the most memorable meals aren’t just about what’s on the plate - they’re about the stories, heritage, and people gathered around the table, sharing it all family-style.