In a recent La Briffe Substack column, Woman in the Kitchen, 1987, Ruth Reichl takes a trip down memory lane. ⁠ How thrilling it was for Dame Francine Ryan to be a part of this special column, with Francine’s Outrageous sweet.⁠ https://t.co/EouGo4n1MK

Now you can still indulge in your wine even during Dry January! Dame Rachel Martin founded Oceano Zero, a sustainably produced and hand crafted wine brand that offers zero to low alcoholic wine. 🍷⁠ ⁠ @rachel_oceano @oceano.zero⁠

We are deeply saddened by the ongoing fires in Los Angeles. Thank you to the brave firefighters, first responders and volunteers who are working tirelessly. During this critical time, please consider supporting those in need in any way you can! 💙

Our mission is to empower and support aspiring professional women in the food and beverage industry. One of our amazing 2024 Scholarship Recipients shares how LDNY has influenced her journey since receiving the scholarship!⁠

During the holiday break, while spending time with her cousin, Co-President Jill Orent learned that her cousin owned Stirring The Pot Cookbook—a gift from her mom, who had heard about it on NPR!⁠ Purchase here: ⁠ https://t.co/NTgqPmQKse

Join us for a community-style food and wine gathering to celebrate family connections, featuring authentic Calabrese recipes from Dame Cathy Coluccio Fazzolari's The Italian Daughter's Cookbook. ⁠ TICKETS: https://t.co/JF2Ae5NqBZ

Let’s give our newest members a hearty welcome! We’ll chat over Margaritas and light bites with the option to stay for dinner, after 8 PM. It’s a perfect opportunity to mix and mingle with our new board, reconnect with sponsors, and get to know a good number of our members.

Mark your calendars: Registration opens January 15, 2025, for the inaugural M.F.K Fisher Symposium for Women in Food & Storytelling this spring in Nashville, April 4-5, 2025. For more info: https://t.co/vm8eGmdcCi.⁠

Dames Jessie Riley and Kathryn Gordon collaborated on making this beautiful wedding cake for a family members wedding recently! It was a vanilla and Italian cookies and cream cake with meringue buttercream, how delightful!⁠ #lesdamesny

Dames gathered to connect and enjoy some coffee at Holiday Coffee Lounge over the holiday season! Co-President Barbara Sibley is the creative director behind this vibrant coffee and bar lounge. Dames, we’re excited to help support their new daytime coffee service!⁠ #lesdamesny

Watch out for the new season of A Taste of the Past by Dame Linda Pelaccio. A podcast dedicated to discussing the history of food. Take a deep dive into food cultures through history. Catch up on old episodes until the new season drops!⁠ Listen now: https://t.co/IbQdVhooKu

Wishing you a Happy New Year! Here's to 2025 bringing you abundant health, happiness, and endless success! 🎆 #lesdamesny

Happy New Year's Eve! As 2024 draws to a close, we’d like to take a moment to look back and celebrate the highlights of this incredible year! 🍾⁠ #lesdames #lesdamesny #lesdamesdescoffier #ldei

As the year wraps up, it's the perfect time to indulge in something special. Calvisius Caviar has been the star of so many of our celebrations this year. Elevate your New Year's Eve with their exquisite caviar! #sponsorspotlight⁠ #lesdamesny #lesdamesdescoffier #ldei

Planning a New Year's Eve celebration? Get inspired with food & drink recommendations from Dame's books! Swipe to discover more:⁠ Iconic New York Jewish Food by Dame June Hersh, The Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen by Dame Grace Young, Prosecco Made Me Do It by Dame Amy Zavatto ⁠

Should we be surprised?! Dame Maria Loi’s Loi Estiatorio restaurant is noted as one of NYC’s finest Greek restaurants, in a recent Observer’s Guide to NYC’s Essential Greek Restaurants. Congrats, Maria and her talented team!⁠ #lesdamesny

Dame Erica Duecy shares her go-to cocktail around the holidays, Manhattans. "They're warming, delicious, and easy to whip up by the pitcher."⁠ ⁠ #lesdamesny

The Museum of Food and Drink Gala honored the third and fourth generations of the Russ & Daughters family: Maria and Mark Federman, Josh Tupper, and Dame Niki Federman for “significant contributions to preserving NYC food history at Russ & Daughters.” ⁠ #lesdamesny

Season's Greetings! Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season from Les Dames New York! ♥️

Get into the holiday spirit with festive Chocolate Candy Cane Cupcakes by Dame Ellie Krieger!⁠ ⁠ Recipe: https://t.co/a6NwTKkfyU ⁠ Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post⁠