Les Dames d'Escoffier Chicago
Category: Chicago Chapter News
Chicago Dames Travel to Mexico for Margaritas, Mayan Cooking and More
By Dame Toria Emas Five Chicago Dames embarked on a Traditional Mayan Adventure with LDEI Flavors of Mexico. Attending were Dames Susan Syzmanski, Susan Weller, Diane Sokolofski, Antoinette Benjamin (Ann Arbor dual member), Toria Emas and her husband, Bill.
Read MoreDame Amelia Levin Releases New Book
Dame Amelia Levin’s first of two books, The Lake Michigan Cottage Kitchen come out April 1. This collection of 118 recipes captures the evocative food experiences of the Lake Michigan region, an ultimate vacation destination with hundreds of miles of…
Read MoreDame Carol Haddix’s Book Signing Dates
Dame Carol Mighton Haddix reports on upcoming talks and book signings for The Chicago Food Encyclopedia, including: 6:30 p.m. April 5 at the Meet the Authors event, Newberry Library 6:30 p.m. April 1 at Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society…
Read MoreDame Julie Chernoff Nominated for an IACP Award
LDE Chicago Past President Julie Chernoff is a finalist in two categories of the International Association of Culinary Professionals’ Food Photography & Styling Awards — for Best Editorial/Personal Food Photograph and Best Food Styling in an Editorial/Personal Food Photograph —…
Read MoreRecap: Post-Holiday Party a Success
By Dame Liz Barrett More than 75 Chicago Dames and guests gathered at the gorgeous Logan Square home of Dame Stacey Ballis and husband Bill Thurmond on Sunday, Jan. 21 for an evening of excellent company, cuisine and cocktails to…
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