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SUMMARY:Dames Who Read February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Bread & War by Felicia Spector \nThere are heroes everywhere and\, in the war-torn Ukraine\, Felicia Spector traveled with many of them in an effort to hear and share their stories. She worked with Bake for Ukraine\, a small non-profit run from Odessa and comprised of food people with a mission of promoting culture as well as fundraising and sourcing equipment for small bakeries which make free bread for those most in need. These extraordinary stories of refugees and restaurateurs who rebuild lives and kitchens in the midst of chaos show a determination to provide good food for a besieged people. \nWhile the war and its victims exist in a very depressing world\, the book is “gently heroic and humane. Reading it is like sharing a comforting meal with strangers in time of distress”. Through her writing\, you will find humor and humanity in the midst of so much inhumanity.* \nSince February is nasty-weather-time in Chicago\, this discussion will be on Zoom. And it will be led by non-other than the author herself\, who will be joining us from her home in London (thus the earlier start time – please note!) \nAs a companion book\, if you have time to read more\, get your hands on Jose Andres’ little book called CHANGE THE RECIPE — “Because you can’t build a better world without breaking some eggs.” Here is one of the most impressive humanitarians and Heros of War\, who shows up wherever people are in distress and feeds them. His book is a collection of life lessons-and wisdom from a man who has dedicated his life to changing the world through the power of food. \nSince you will be at home and we won’t be dining together\, perhaps you will want to break out a loaf of crusty bread and/or make a pot of steaming soup to enjoy as we talk. Felicity has included a few recipes for each in the back of her book for inspiration. I recommend the Mushroom Yushka Soup! \nDate: Tuesday\, February 10\, 2026  \nTime:  5:00pm CST (NOTE THE EARLIER START TIME) \nLocation: Zoom \nPrice: $20
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/dwr-feb-2026/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Dames Who Read,Members Only
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Black History Month Celebration Dinner at DixiePura Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED! NEW DATE TBD \nJoin Les Dames Chicago for a special tasting menu at DixiePura Kitchen\,\, where Chef Chloe has put together a special\, four-course tasting menu for us to honor Black History Month. This event is open to the public and has limited space available. Please inform us of dietary restrictions when purchasing a ticket. \nDate: TBD \nTime:  4:30pm \nLocation: DixiePura Kitchen \n325 E. Pershing Rd.  Chicago\, IL 60653 \nPrice: $96/person (does not include alcohol) \nThank you to Dame Stacey Whitney and Chef Chloe for making this event possible!
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/black-history-month-celebration-dinner-at-dixiepura-kitchen/
LOCATION:DixiePura  Kitchen\, 325 E. Pershing Rd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members & Their Guests,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: The World of CPG with Dame JeanMarie Brownson
DESCRIPTION:Join Les Dames Chicago for a Lunch and Learn with JeanMarie Brownson to talk food products\, from ideation to development to getting your passion products on the shelf! \nDame JeanMarie’s passion for cooking and travel shaped a four-decade career that launched in the test kitchens of Cuisine Magazine and the Chicago Tribune. While at the Tribune\, she got to know Chef Rick Bayless. Their shared passion for Mexican cooking led to a 20-plus-year partnership\, during which they co-authored 3 award-winning cookbooks and produced 11 seasons of the Public Television show “Mexico One Plate at a Time.” \nHer career pivoted from writing and recipe development when they founded Frontera Foods. For more than 20 years she led product development\, production\, quality and consumer education. She also learned a lot about selling and marketing specialty foods. Along the way\, they also opened Tortas Frontera and other fast-casual restaurants that relied on their products for consistency and large- scale food sales. \nWhen Frontera Foods was sold to Conagra Brands\, JeanMarie joined the company to oversee the next phase of the products. There\, she launched Frontera products into the frozen food category. \nToday\, JeanMarie continues to inspire as the owner of JMB Culinary Consulting\, guiding specialty food startups and writing a weekly recipe column for Tribune Content Agency column. \nDate: Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026 \nTime:  11:30am \nLocation: ZOOM \nPrice: Free for members. $5 for non-members \nA portion of proceeds will benefit the Chicago chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier\, an organization of women in food\, beverage and hospitality working to support the next generation of women in the industry.
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/cpg-lunch-and-learn/
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