JeanMarie Brownson’s Red Lentil Soup With Lamb and Fresh Lemon

It all started with an avocado. When longtime Chicago Tribune food columnist JeanMarie Brownson was in fourth grade, her teacher returned from a Florida trip with the then-exotic fruit and shared it with the classroom. Brownson was captivated by the flavor and texture, and it inspired in her a lifelong love of food. Fast forward […]

by Julie Chernoff

"Eat, Drink & Give Back"

An appropriate mantra for Les Dames d’Escoffier.   The Chicago Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International is dedicated to two of my favorite things: food and philanthropy. It promotes women in the culinary arts and fosters appreciation of food and wine through the sponsorship of educational and charitable activities and programs. Founded in 1982, Les […]

by Talia Beechick