Les Dames d’Escoffier New York


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What if you could invite Julia Child, Dorie Greenspan, Marcella Hazan or Alice Waters into your kitchen when you make dinner? Or imagine having Lidia Bastianich by your side when you prepare her Pork Rib Guazzetto? With the IACP-nominated book Cooking with Les Dames d’Escoffier, you can. Over 125 recipes, as well as full-color photographs, wine suggestions and kitchen tips fill this enticing 366-page volume.

 

We are proud that the New York chapter contributed many tempting recipes, including: Ariane Daguin ’s Duck Breast with Sauteed Potatoes, Florence Fabricant’s Sweet Corn, Chanterelle, and Arugula Salad, Betty Fussell's Smoked Whitefish and Nori Pâté, and Michele Scicolone's Italian-Style Braised Short Ribs with Rosemary Polenta.

 

To purchase a copy of Cooking with Les Dames d’Escoffier, click here.

 
Letter from the President

 February 7, 2010


Cold wintry winds are keeping many inside these days—but they're not slowing down the New York Dames. In fact, just the opposite! This past month, Dames ventured out to lunch at Allegretti … members of the Fales, Program and Mentoring Committees met at various NYC locations to launch their year’s plans… and the Scholarship Committee is more active than ever, raising funds for our 2010 Classic Scholarship Drive.

 

Current News Notes...

 

• Join us for Crepes & Cider at Bar Breton on February 25th! Meet Chef-Owner Cyril Renaud, past owner of Fleur de Sel, and Dame Rita Jammet in the warm and cozy surroundings of Bar Breton for a late-afternoon gathering at 4:00 PM. We will be tasting two of the Chef’s famous crepes from Brittany—his buckwheat galettes with a savory filling and the familiar sweet thin French pancakes. In traditional Breton style, there will be plenty of cider to enjoy too. For your convenience, I am attaching a copy of the invitation. To purchase your ticket now, go to Crepes & Cider.

 

• The Carol Brock/LDNY Fales Library Initiative reaches its $50,000 fundraising goal ... and makes its First Acquisition: The First Edition in English of The Physiology of Taste, by Brillat-Savarin, Philadelphia 1854. Kudos to our Fales Committee Chair Rozanne Gold plus Dames Deborah Mintcheff and Gale Steves for launching this successful new program, in honor of our own Grande Dame Carol Brock.

 

* The latest issue of the Journal is off the presses and on the LDNY Web site. Its pages are crammed with news and photos of our chapter’s recent activities. To read online or download a copy, go to January 2010 Journal. A great big thanks to Dame Vanessa Trost for publishing yet another terrific issue!


• Luncheon at Allegretti Restaurant: Over forty Dames and guests gathered to kick off 2010 on January 12th at a delicious Provencale luncheon, prepared by Chef Alain Allegretti. Merci beaucoup to Event Chair Rita Jammet, Dame Joan Bloom and Chateau D'Esclans for this delicious program. To read more, go to Luncheon at Allegretti.

 

• Save March 4th for The Modern Cocktail ... the exciting event where Technology Meets Tradition with David Arnold and Chef Nils Noren at The French Culinary Institute. Your e-vite will arrive in the next few days. To buy a ticket now, go to The Modern Cocktail.

 

Member News ...



* Congratulations! Dame Judiaann Woo gave birth to a baby girl, Nadia (6 pounds & 13.6 ounces, 20 inches), on Sunday January 24th, at 3:37AM. Both Mother and Baby Nadia are very happy and doing great!

 


Sincerely,

 

Beth Allen
President, LDNY
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