This book pairs profiles of 35 women from around the world ( some well known , others I didn’t really know )with recipes ; I don’t really cook ( but love cookbooks) and some of these recipes looked delicious but a little too much effort for me, however the profiles were beautiful and inspiring with some beautiful illustrations . Definitely worth checking out !

Interesting stories of interesting women, separately listed recipes. I thought the two would correlate better.

This book consists of thirty-five profiles of famous females, and thirty-five recipes inspired by these iconic women. The profiles were interesting, and I LOVED that each recipe included a "Question at the Table" for discussion. The recipes themselves, however, seemed needlessly intricate, and impractical. (The one "inspired" by Ruth Bader Ginsberg involved caviar.)

Despite my lack of enthusiasm for the recipes, I really liked Ashly Jernigan's artwork.

I thought this book was really neat/ if I had to change anything, I’d say to add actual photographs of the food- I get the artistic style they’re going for but I wasn’t immediately drawn to wanting to make the actual recipes simply based on lack of photos.

Loved who they included in this, and will be purchasing a copy for my kids’ cookbook collections!

This was different than I expected but not necessarily in a bad way. I thought the recipes would be more connected to the women's histories but instead they were mainly chosen for their characteristics. The graphics were well done and I liked the overall design of the book, but I prefer a cookbook with plenty of real photos of the recipes. I would consider this more of a coffee table book than a cookbook.

A Table Set for Sisterhood is really two books in one: one is 35 biographies of great women — some famous, some not — from every inhabited continent and across history. I learned so much about sheroes I had never heard of! That’s worth the price alone.

The other book contained in A Table Set for Sisterhood is, of course, 35 recipes. These aren’t recipes from the subjects; instead, authors Ashley Schutz and Ashly Jernigan have attached recipes that evoke the essence of each female icon. The Ashleys, as I call them, have ensured that the recipes come from all over the world, and they look pretty good. Is the cookbook portion as good as the biographies? No, but who cares? It’s a five-star read as far as I’m concerned.

In the interest of full disclosure, I received this book from NetGalley and Sourcebooks in exchange for an honest review.

This book was not what I expected. When it describes recipes as “linked” to significant women, it means paired with them by the authors based on attributes like “strength” and “spice.” I mistakenly thought the book compiled recipes by these significant women, or directly linked to them historically. While providing a vehicle by which to share brief synopses of significant women, perhaps, I was often uncomfortable with the premises of these pairings.

To me, this book was more about the brief histories of the 35 women than the recipes. I would classify this more as a collection of biographies than a cookbook.
Each profile began with an illustration, followed by 2-3 pages about the subject. Then there was a recipe, created by the authors, and an intro that explained their connection reasons for pairing that dish up with the person. The recipe part ended with a paragraph of recipe pairing ideas, followed by "the question at the table" - a discussion starter that tied in to the profile or the recipe.
The authors are two American women now both living in Switzerland, and I appreciated that the book included both household names and women I had never heard of, from around the world.

This was different, stories and recipes inspired by great feminists. Although some of the recipes were not to my taste, the book makes great reading.

This book has really great graphics. None of the pics are real but they still look so delicious. But better yet, it's a book that celebrates women around the world. Every recipe is dedicated to one of the amazing women trying to/ tried to make our world a better place. There were so many people that I had not even heard of, but reading a small excerpt about them made me proud to be a woman. I still have to try a few recipies out. But as a foodie the recipes seem legit and worth going for!

I enjoyed most of the bios, although I confess I found them overly fan-girlish. I prefer more objectivity in my biographies, so the tone was not to my taste. I liked the style of the artwork, except for a few that bore far too little resemblance to their subjects. Lizzo’s portrait was the most striking - she was almost unrecognizable, drawn as a model-thin version of her usual zaftig self. The recipes were carefully chosen for each subject, and generally hit the mark, but why on earth wasn’t there an index to the recipes? I feel that this book was a good idea, that ultimately failed in execution.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing an ARC for this review.

Really enjoyed a lot about this but not the recipes. It was excited for the "feminist cookbook" but I don't think this book provides much in the way for cooking. The historical aspect and art was very nice, really enjoyed that even though I sort of thought that most of it was stuff you could just google ultimately. I think this would make a very nice gift though, a nice addition to bric-a-brac in the form of a book that will only be opened once or twice.

I love this kind of cookbook, where you get more than recipes and techniques, but a bit of the inspiration behind the thought process. I love the premise of the book, love that it featured both familiar and unfamiliar women, and loved the recipes! Good variation. Was so glad to feature this in discussion for the Feminist Book Club podcast.

I just had the pleasure of reading, A Table Set for Sisterhood. The artwork of each female icon and dishes are gorgeous! I appreciated learning about powerful women and the recipes they inspired. If it weren't for this book I would have never known about Dickey Chapelle, war correspondent photojournalist for National Geographic. I will definitley be enjoying Potato-Crusted Salmon with Dill and Sour Cream as I learn more about her accomplishments!

A perfect gift to give to your favorite female!

This was lovely and I think would be a great for a dinner party but also a great addition to a cookbook collection. Part history part cookbook.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC A Table Set for Sisterhood by Ashley Schütz and Ashly Jernigan.

A Table Set for Sisterhood tells the stories of 35 female icons and recipes inspired by each one. From more well-known names like RBG-inspired Smashed Potatoes and Oprah Winfrey's Purple Potato Salad, to less popular women like Indigenous activist Zitkala-Sa and the 42-year-old Mom of 3, leader of the Icelandic government, each chapter draws on the strengths of women that have shattered glass ceilings all over the globe.

At the end of each recipe lies The Question at the Table - a prompt to reflect on, drawing on that chapter's icon and something she has overcome. Each chapter is designed to bring people together, all in the name of feminism, all for the sake of food. These dishes are vibrant, flavorful and unique - just like the women they are inspired after. From salads to tortes, there's a story and recipe for everyone's tastes.

"Now, you there, reading this, go, make food, recite poetry, share stories, and celebrate accomplishments with the girls in your life. Show them how much joy there is in learning about the wonderful world we can build together."

I absolutely loved reading this Feminist-inspired cookbook and am excited to try some of its dishes. While I loved the illustrations, my only criticism is that I wish the images were of actual food photos instead of drawings.

This is a lovely cookbook full of the exploits of badass, world-changing, fierce women and recipes inspired by their actions. Not only do I think this book has introduced me to a number of new champions of important causes to further research, and there is a great mix of highly recognizable and more unsung heroes on these pages, it will push me to try new foods and ingredients. I appreciate that many of the recipes are versatile, they include a number of new sauces or dressings that can be used in many dishes. And I absolutely adore the conclusion of each recipe, it's a question to ask the table to get the conversation started.

The recipes may not seem like everyday meals, some have ingredients that may be a little difficult to come by (usually an alternative is offered). But I think this would be a valuable addition to any kitchen for its thoughtfulness, education, and playfulness with ingredients. I agree with the inclusion of the majority of these women, and I think their blurbs generally do them justice (who could fit everything on a page and a half? I look forward to trying more of the recipes. Big bonus points for the illustrator, the images are phenomenal.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was around 3.5 stars for me. I love the concept - there are recipes based on where different female icons are from with information about what makes them memorable. Some of the recipes aren't necessarily related to the woman the recipe is presented with and there's no pictures of the recipes which surprised me. This is an interesting idea and includes some nice high level information, but I feel like the recipe portion is lacking clearer instructions and relevancy in some cases.

This is definitely one I'll be purchasing for my bookshelf.
It's full of fascinating women and facts about them. After each entry there's a question to ask at the dinner table to stimulate conversation.
The pictures are colourful and wonderfully drawn.
I received an advance copy from Netgally. All opinions are my own.

This book is so unique. I love that you're able to cook while learning about powerful women. The recipes are also very unique.

Unfortunately, the table of contents lists recipes by the name of those women only. This does make it difficult to find a specific recipe quickly. It's almost impossible to use without reading in its entirety. I do think by not adding the recipe next to name, this book is not one that is easily used by anyone.

I tried "Irena Sendler" or Garlic Breadcrumbs with Broccoli and Feta. I truly enjoyed learning about Irena Sendler. However, the ingredient amounts weren't proportionate. The broccoli was absolutely swimming in breadcrumbs. This leaves the mouth extremely dry. It does make me wonder if these recipes were tested out.

The images within the book are lovely. Learning the women's stories was wonderful. However, the difficulty of use made this book hard to use as a cookbook. I recommend this book to only someone who is more interested in the stories than the recipes.

I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for this honest review.