Required Reading: My Father’s Daughter, by Gwyneth Paltrow

Anyone who grew up in a household where food takes center stage will appreciate My Father's Daughter, by Gwyneth Paltrow (actress, singer, GOOP founder, stealth bon vivant, and Remodelista friend). In her first cookbook, Paltrow chronicles her culinary evolution, from growing up Chez Paltrow (and learning to cook with her father, Bruce) to developing her own repertoire of family favorites. My Father's Daughter features 150 recipes, including tips on how to involve kids in cooking and balancing healthy foods with homemade treats. "This is the food I cook for my family and friends, over and over again, the food that never fails me," Paltrow writes.

N.B.: Stay tuned for next week, when we present Gwyneth's Easter table setting at Rose Uniacke in London, photographed by Simon Bevan for Remodelista.

Above: Gwyneth sets the table at Rose Uniacke in London; the Hand-Blown Glass Lantern and upholstered Tub Chairs (top photo) are from Uniacke's line of furniture and lighting. The Fog Linen Apron is from Summerill & Bishop in London, the Linen Union Tea Towel is from Thornback & Peel, and the Natural Striped Linen Napkin is from LinenMe. Set of four Pink Glass Tumblers at Summerill & Bishop.

Above: My Father's Daughter; $15.42 at Amazon (the UK edition is titled Notes from My Kitchen Table; £10 at Amazon UK).

Photographs by Simon Bevan for Remodelista.