The San Antonio Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier is proudly associated with Les Dames d’ Escoffier International (www.ldei.org ), a worldwide philanthropic society of professional women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage, hospitality and agriculture. The San Antonio Dames apply their considerable expertise to give back to their community in a variety of ways. Most notably, we offer grants, scholarships and mentoring to women who are entering or re-entering the various food related industries. We also organize diverse culinary educational events and farm-to-table educational programs that are open to the public.

Les Dames d’Escoffier is the only organization of its kind: a world wide philanthropic society of professional women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality. The invitation-only membership, composed of 27 individual chapters across the United States and Canada, is highly diversified and reflects the multifaceted fields of contemporary gastronomy and hospitality.

Olives Olé

Second Annual

International Olive Festival of Texas

Was a Success on March 27th!

Thanks to All of You that Attended!!!

Below are some of our featured recipes: 

Catalan Pasta with Garlic Sauce by Dame Marilyn Tausand, pg. 187 "Cooking with Les Dames D'Escoffier"

Chicken, Chorizo and Mushroom Paella

Goat Cheese and Kalamata Focaccia

Grilled Double Lamb Chops with Garlic and Cilantro Pesto

Italian Mexican Pesto

Lentil & Edamame Salad, Beet & Orange Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Olive Oil Brownies

Olive Oil Cake by Chef Michael Chiarello, Food Network

Olive Pico de Gallo

Panela Stuffed Grape Leaves

Poached Chicken Breast with Arugula

Porc Au Poivre & Southwestern Rice

Veggie Pitas with Feta Cheese

Sandy Winokur's - "From the Kitchen to the Spa"

seminar is located on www.sandyoaks.com