There is no place like Ina’s where food and love come to together in that magical way that makes everyone feel at home – even if they have never met before. Dana Benigno and Suzanne Florek wanted to create an event where members of Les Dames Chicago and prospective new members could meet and get know the people behind the bios and explore ways that they could share ideas, contacts and build business relationships. Continue reading “Drink, Dish, Dash”
Month: March 2012
White Truffles in Winter
WHAT: Dames Who Read —
Featured book: WHITE TRUFFLES IN WINTER by N. M. Kelby is an historical novel filled with kitchen intrigue. Whet your appetite while reading about the origins of some familiar recipes credited to Chef Escoffier and get into the historical kitchen and the chefs’ motivation as the recipes are being created.
WHERE: Chez Moi
Chef Dominique Tougne
2100 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 871-2100
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 871-2100
WHEN: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
6:30 p.m.
COST: $29.00
IMPORTANT NOTE: Included in the cost is a glass of wine and small tastes of items referenced in the books. Please bring cash for anything other than what was noted to be included.
If you wish to stay for a Dutch Treat dinner following the discussion, you should indicate so when you purchase your ticket. There will be a question on Brown Paper Tickets to facilitate that.
To reserve by credit card, follow link to registration site.
To reserve by check, make out to LDE Chicago Chapter and mail to:
Linda Avery
8100 E. Camelback Road #142
Scottsdale, AZ 85251-2773
Stout Quick Breads for St. Patrick’s Day
My friend Chef Donna Desfor developed these two quick bread recipes for a TV spot in Harrisburg PA. She was kind enough to share them with us.
Bourbon Stout Sweet Potato Quick Bread
Makes 1 loaf
Ingredients
1/2 cup white whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom seed,
½ cup sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons milk
¾ cup Guinness Stout
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes Continue reading “Stout Quick Breads for St. Patrick’s Day”