This is an autographed copy of Art Smith's cookbook, "Back to the Table: The Reunion of Food and Family."  It is also personalized by Mr. Smith: "Thanks for supporting Families Together."

Art Smith was Oprah Winfrey's personal chef until 2007.  Smith founded the non-profit charity Common Threads, which focuses on teaching children about different cultures through food and art. Common Threads has served over 750 children and served 2,000 healthy meals to children in 2006. He serves on the board of directors of “Kids Café”, a nutrition program, for children in Minneapolis. Smith owns and runs a highly successful restaurant in Chicago called TABLE fifty-two as well as Art and Soul in Washington, D.C.

Art Smith opened the doors to Southern Art and Bourbon Bar, his first restaurant concepts in the Southeast, on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Smith’s highly anticipated debut in the heart of Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood combines a hip, urban eatery with classic Southern charm, offering Southern-inspired cuisine and cocktails in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere.

In this book, Mr. Smith provides readers with an array of mouth-watering recipes that represent the very best of home cooking.  He also discusses how to set the table in a way that gives reverence to the food and the guests; how various cultures give blessings before a meal; how different kinds of foods and dishes can contribute to an atmosphere of family unity; and so much more!  Back to the Table is illustrated throughout with stunning photos of the food and of people sharing their tables, and their lives.  Mr. Smith has cooked professionally for the families of celebrities and heads-of-state for almost 20 years.