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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 over 30 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) |
Les Dames d'Escoffier-Washington DC Chapter stands in support of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement of Les Dames d'Escoffier International.
Les Dames d'Escoffier International Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
At Les Dames d’Escoffier International (“LDEI”), one of our guiding principles is valuing the differences among people and cultures throughout the world, in our communities and in our Chapters. We believe that the diversity of LDEI is a fundamental strength of our organization and that LDEI’s mission is best fulfilled when we embrace diversity as a value and a practice.
At LDEI we seek to build a community of women whose members and partners have diverse cultures, backgrounds and life experiences because we believe that diverse backgrounds and ideas are crucial to learning and excellence. In building a diverse and inclusive community, we welcome members and people of all races, language, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation and religion. We understand that people from different cultures and backgrounds provide unique perspectives and approaches.
Leading by example, we aspire to make diversity a core and abiding strength in our organization.
Les Dames d'Escoffier International Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
At Les Dames d’Escoffier International (“LDEI”), one of our guiding principles is valuing the differences among people and cultures throughout the world, in our communities and in our Chapters. We believe that the diversity of LDEI is a fundamental strength of our organization and that LDEI’s mission is best fulfilled when we embrace diversity as a value and a practice.
At LDEI we seek to build a community of women whose members and partners have diverse cultures, backgrounds and life experiences because we believe that diverse backgrounds and ideas are crucial to learning and excellence. In building a diverse and inclusive community, we welcome members and people of all races, language, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation and religion. We understand that people from different cultures and backgrounds provide unique perspectives and approaches.
Leading by example, we aspire to make diversity a core and abiding strength in our organization.
No public programs will be organized in light of COVID-19 restrictions.
We are, however, offering many educational, delicious and topical virtual programs.
Please check back again frequently for our online virtual schedule.
We will post new programs here.
Please Join us for
A Culinary Journey of
Our Luscious Planet
Virtual Cooking with Chefs from Around the World
Every Wednesday in June at 7pm
We’ll travel via Zoom each Wednesday to a new corner of our globe, unlocking the mysteries of exotic ingredients
and novel cooking techniques. Led by five celebrated chefs, renowned cookbook authors and expert culinary instructors,
guests will be whisked away on a virtual tour, complete with in-depth cooking demonstrations and expert wine or
bespoke cocktail pairings from a member sommelier or mixologist.
Click here for more details.
Welcome to our 2021 Dames!
Welcome to the 2021 DC Chapter Dames Class.
We're so happy to have each of these accomplished women as a part of the group!!
Camila Arango, Executive Pastry Chef/Co-Founder, Pluma by Bluebird Bakery; Executive Pastry Chef, Yours Truly Hotel
Cicely Austin, Executive Chef, CBCS Baker
Charissa Benjamin, Founder and Principal, Savor PR
Mary Blackford, Founder/Chief Executive Officer - Market 7
Laura Chase de Formigny, Laura Chase de Formigny Photography, LLC
Angela Chester-Johnson, CEO, Plum Good LLC
Carolyn Crow, Chef & Program Coordinator, Black Bunny Bakery; Let's Cook @Casey City of Gaithersburg
April Dubose, Culinary Instructor/Culinary Director, Baltimore Outreach Services
Marcia Friedman, Cookbook Author and Principal, SteadyQuill Publication Services
Anna Goree, Chef/Owner, Seoul Food
Rabia Kamara, Owner, Ruby Scoops
Cary Kelly, Owner, Curator; The Cookery, A Culinary Marketplace
Jonni Scott, Corporate Pastry Chef, Itaberco, Inc.
Jennifer Segal, Blogger and Cookbook author, Once Upon a Chef
Leni Sorenson, Owner/Teacher, Indigo House
Paulette Thompson, Registered Dietician (retired)
Katie Walker, Senior Manager, North America Consumer Communications and Public Relations, McCormick and Company
Meet our new Dames by clicking below!
Welcome to the 2021 DC Chapter Dames Class.
We're so happy to have each of these accomplished women as a part of the group!!
Camila Arango, Executive Pastry Chef/Co-Founder, Pluma by Bluebird Bakery; Executive Pastry Chef, Yours Truly Hotel
Cicely Austin, Executive Chef, CBCS Baker
Charissa Benjamin, Founder and Principal, Savor PR
Mary Blackford, Founder/Chief Executive Officer - Market 7
Laura Chase de Formigny, Laura Chase de Formigny Photography, LLC
Angela Chester-Johnson, CEO, Plum Good LLC
Carolyn Crow, Chef & Program Coordinator, Black Bunny Bakery; Let's Cook @Casey City of Gaithersburg
April Dubose, Culinary Instructor/Culinary Director, Baltimore Outreach Services
Marcia Friedman, Cookbook Author and Principal, SteadyQuill Publication Services
Anna Goree, Chef/Owner, Seoul Food
Rabia Kamara, Owner, Ruby Scoops
Cary Kelly, Owner, Curator; The Cookery, A Culinary Marketplace
Jonni Scott, Corporate Pastry Chef, Itaberco, Inc.
Jennifer Segal, Blogger and Cookbook author, Once Upon a Chef
Leni Sorenson, Owner/Teacher, Indigo House
Paulette Thompson, Registered Dietician (retired)
Katie Walker, Senior Manager, North America Consumer Communications and Public Relations, McCormick and Company
Meet our new Dames by clicking below!
Did you miss one of our recent webinars?
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Plant-based/Plant-forward Diets: Trend or Revolutionary Health Boost?
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Plant-based and plant-forward diets are among the fastest growing culinary trends in the country. The movement is changing the way chefs and restaurateurs plan their menus. From an environmental standpoint the world cannot sustain itself on meat-centric diets and the benefits of well-balanced plant based diets have been shown to improve our health. Panelists Stacey Adams, Lee Crosby, Kristen Hartke and Daemon Jones and moderator Lani Furbank will discuss their own journey into plant-based living, how to take back your health, how to transition into a plant forward lifestyle and how to find and create recipes that can change your life.
Click here to watch this webinar
Plant-based and plant-forward diets are among the fastest growing culinary trends in the country. The movement is changing the way chefs and restaurateurs plan their menus. From an environmental standpoint the world cannot sustain itself on meat-centric diets and the benefits of well-balanced plant based diets have been shown to improve our health. Panelists Stacey Adams, Lee Crosby, Kristen Hartke and Daemon Jones and moderator Lani Furbank will discuss their own journey into plant-based living, how to take back your health, how to transition into a plant forward lifestyle and how to find and create recipes that can change your life.
Montgomery County Maryland's Agricultural Reserve Strategy - Farming and Tourism
Click here to watch this webinar which took place on February 10
Les Dames d'Escoffier DC Chapter Green Tables Initiative presents a panel discussion about Montgomery County Maryland's Agricultural Reserve’s 40-year evolving land conservation strategy that accommodates farming and one of the largest and most diversified tourism attractions in the county. Our panel: Claudia Kousoulas, Urban Planner, co-author, Bread & Beauty; Ellen Letourneau, Event Planner, co-author, Bread & Beauty; Cory Van Horn, Visit Montgomery's Director of Marketing with moderator Karen Vartan.
Click here to watch this webinar which took place on February 10
Les Dames d'Escoffier DC Chapter Green Tables Initiative presents a panel discussion about Montgomery County Maryland's Agricultural Reserve’s 40-year evolving land conservation strategy that accommodates farming and one of the largest and most diversified tourism attractions in the county. Our panel: Claudia Kousoulas, Urban Planner, co-author, Bread & Beauty; Ellen Letourneau, Event Planner, co-author, Bread & Beauty; Cory Van Horn, Visit Montgomery's Director of Marketing with moderator Karen Vartan.
Additional webinars available for viewing.
Look for our webinars under the Dames News & Events tab above
for the complete set of recent webinars.
Look for our webinars under the Dames News & Events tab above
for the complete set of recent webinars.
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.