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.