Welcome to My Table
A Cookbook for Intentional Hospitality
From Mamie's Kitchen to Mine
Three generations. One table. A way of hosting that started long before I had words for it.
My grandmother Mary Jones Stroy, who everyone called Mamie, taught me that hosting is love in action.
It’s in how you fold the napkin. How you greet someone at the door. How you make a person feel seen and cared for the moment they sit down at your table.
She never called it intentional hospitality. She just lived it.
My mom carried her mother’s table forward into ours. The same care, the same warmth, with her own quiet flourishes.
Watching her host taught me that the most memorable gatherings aren’t the most elaborate ones. They’re the ones where everyone leaves a little fuller, in their stomachs and in their hearts.
Now I’m passing that inheritance to my daughter Carly, and through this cookbook, to you.
Welcome to My Table is the table we set together. Mamie, Mom, me, and the women I hope will gather here next.
Every recipe carries a memory. Every tablescape holds an invitation. This is hospitality as legacy.
About Welcome to My Table
Welcome to My Table is more than a cookbook. It’s a return to the table as a place where things matter.
Inside are thirty-five tested recipes for the way you actually host: brunches, weeknights, holidays, the celebrations, and the quiet Sundays. There are tablescape guides for setting the mood, scent pairings for the moments you want to linger, and the rituals that turn ordinary meals into ones your guests still talk about.
It’s inspired by three generations of women who shaped the way I gather. And it’s written for you. The modern host who wants her gatherings to feel beautiful, warm, and truly doable.
This isn't just a cookbook. It's a reflection of the women who shaped my life and taught me that food is more than nourishment. It's love, it's memory, it's joy shared around the table.
— Jeannie Jacobs
Thirty-five tested dishes that work on a Tuesday and wow on a Saturday.
Set the mood without the stress. Step-by-step looks for casual dinners and holidays.
How aroma elevates memory, mood, and the meal. Custom pairings for every recipe.
Playlists, tips, and walkthroughs. Learn by watching, not guessing.
Because hospitality is about people, not perfection. The reason behind every recipe.
Hi, I'm Jeannie. Former OB-GYN turned luxury lifestyle author. Founder of Just Jeannie. Wife and mom.
I spent years helping women navigate the pivotal moments of their lives. Then I wrote a cookbook for the smaller ones. Birthdays, quiet Sundays, the "you did it" days, the "we need comfort" days. The moments that don't make headlines but make a life.
This is intentional hospitality. Beautiful, welcoming, truly doable. Not the kind that demands your weekend. The kind that fits inside your life.
Tested recipes with clear timing and make-ahead notes.
Flavor profiles that feel luxe without taking all day.
Mix-and-match tablescapes from casual chic to holiday sparkle.
Plate like a pro with simple styling tricks.
Scent pairings using my Pivotal Moments candles and sprays.
How fragrance anchors memory, so your night lingers beautifully.
A Taste of the Cookbook
Step inside the cookbook. Watch a recipe come to life, peek at a tablescape, or scan one of the QR-code companion videos that bring the pages to your screen.
Welcome to My Table is more than recipes. Every cookbook comes with extras designed to bring intentional hospitality into your home.
Scan QR codes in the cookbook to unlock playlists curated for each chapter's mood. Brunch, holiday, quiet Sunday, and more.
Behind-the-scenes kitchen moments for every recipe. Watch the techniques, see the timing, learn by watching.
Exclusive seasonal recipes and hosting tips delivered to your inbox. Just for readers of Welcome to My Table.
Your free taste of intentional hospitality.
A free guide for the modern host who wants her gatherings to feel intentional, not exhausting.
Inside, you'll find the hosting framework I share with friends. How to set a tablescape in fifteen minutes. How scent shapes memory. The five things that make a meal feel like a moment.
Plus monthly seasonal menus and hosting tips, sent straight to your inbox. Beautiful, welcoming, truly doable.
The busy host who wants a reliable game plan.
The aesthetic lover who lives for a beautiful table.
The new entertainer who wants guidance, not judgment.
The seasoned cook ready for modern flavor and elevated presentation.
Pomegranate Glazed Lamb Lollipops
Herb Crusted Cheddar Biscuits
Rosemary Paloma (mocktail and cocktail options)
Honey Lavender Roasted Chicken
Garlic Herb Prime Rib with Red Wine Jus
Classic Southern Hummingbird Cake
Everything you might want to know about Welcome to My Table before bringing it home.
Thirty-five tested recipes, tablescape guides, scent pairings, and the small rituals that turn an ordinary meal into one your guests remember. It's organized for the way you actually host: brunches, weeknights, holidays, celebrations, and the quiet Sundays in between.
It's for the modern woman who loves to host but doesn't want her gatherings to feel like a performance. If you want beautiful, warm, and truly doable, this book was written for you.
No. Every recipe is tested and designed for real life. Some are weeknight quick, some are showstoppers worth the effort, and all of them are written with clarity so you actually finish what you start.
Hardcover is available direct from this site for $39.99. Paperback ($22.99) and Kindle ($2.99) are on Amazon. The cookbook is also stocked at Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and Waterstones.
Yes. The Hosting Set ($59.99) pairs the cookbook with a Pivotal Moments candle. The Gift Collection ($74.99) adds curated tabletop pieces. Both are designed for hostess gifts, housewarmings, or treating yourself.
Scent is the part of hospitality most hosts forget. Pivotal Moments is my candle collection, and throughout the cookbook I pair specific scents to specific recipes and tablescapes. What your guests smell when they walk in shapes how they remember the night.
I'm a former OB-GYN turned luxury lifestyle author, hospitality educator, and founder of Just Jeannie. I write about intentional hospitality for modern women wh
Questions Hosts Ask
Everything you might want to know about Welcome to My Table before bringing it home.
Bright, clarifying notes for morning brunches and fresh-start dinners.
Wood, honeysuckle, ginger, lemon, and coconut for relaxed, radiant evenings.
Warm, cozy spice for fall gatherings and dessert nights.
Sultry vanilla, clove, and nutmeg for date nights and nightcaps.
Festive evergreen glow for holiday tables.
Merry berry-meets-forest for celebratory toasts.
Step inside the stories, recipes, and rituals behind the cookbook.
Let's make memories that linger. In taste, in beauty, and in scent. Welcome to My Table is your invitation to host the way you've always wanted to. Beautiful, welcoming, truly doable.
Or get the Kindle ebook for $2.99 on Amazon.
