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Women of Achievement
“Les Dames d’Escoffier is a leadership culinary organization composed of women who have not only achieved success in their profession, but who contribute significantly to their communities. Since its incorporation 25 years ago, Les Dames d’Escoffier has followed its mission to elevate the profession through mentoring members and helping worthy students succeed in their culinary careers. I am very proud to be a member.”- Julia Child (1912-2004) |
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She Called Me "Dearie"
A Memoir Talk About Spending Time with Julia Child Join us for a talk, luncheon and tour! DATE: Saturday, June 16, 2018
PLACE: Atwater’s Big Kitchen 2905 Whittington Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21230 www.atwaters.biz/thebigkitchen TIME: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 1:30 Tours of the Atwater’s kitchen for interested attendees PRICE: $40 for Members of Les Dames $50 for non-members (price includes a $10.00 tax-exempt donation for LDEI-DC scholarships) Price includes: • Talk • A special luncheon from Julia and Stephanie’s experiences together. • Wine, soft drinks, coffee, and tea • Group tours of Atwater’s production facility |
Stephanie Hersh will tell exciting and humorous “behind the scenes” stories about what it was like to work with culinary icon, Grande Dame Julia Child. Stephanie received a Betty Crocker Easy-Bake oven when she was six years old and decided then and there that she was going to be a chef! Since then, her career path has spread in many directions, and she was thrilled to serve as the full-time Executive Personal Assistant to Julia Child for nearly 16 years. She is pleased to share her passion about all things culinary. Don’t miss this special opportunity!
Stephanie’s full-time position with Julia Child lasted from 1989 until Julia’s death in 2004. It was a very exciting and rewarding position, indeed! In August of 2004, the offices of Julia Child’s Kitchen were closed. Stephanie moved to New Zealand, where she teaches cooking classes, demonstrates cookware products and runs Chef Steph, a pastry enterprise. Recently, Stephanie joined the Culinary Instructor team onboard Oceania Cruise Lines. She holds a B.A. from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA, an AOS for Culinary Arts from the CIA, and a Masters of Gastronomy from Boston University. |
Watch this video below from our Spring General Membership Meeting at Ris created by our new Dame Tambra Stevenson!
Watch Our Forum On Sexual Harrassment In The Restaurant Industry
Thanks to Hill Center DC for hosting the Les Dames-WCR, November 15, 2017 forum on sexual harassment in the restaurant industry, and to Nycci Nellis for moderating the panel. Watch video of the discussion by clicking here.
For more than 35 years, the women of Les Dames d’Escoffier have nurtured the careers of women seeking to enter the culinary, hospitality, and related communications disciplines – or assist those already in these fields who wish to continue their professional training and education.
By supporting LDEI Washington DC, you are contributing to a scholarship fund that helps the next generation of young women realize their career aspirations.
By supporting LDEI Washington DC, you are contributing to a scholarship fund that helps the next generation of young women realize their career aspirations.
Note: Les Dames d’Escoffier - Washington, DC Chapter is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3), commonly known as a charitable organization. It is not organized or funded to benefit any private interest or individual.