What people are saying.

  • “I joined the New York chapter of Les Dames last year because of the organization's rich history of uplifting and supporting the next generation of women in food. This mission is deeply important to me, and I'm honored to be a member.”

    —Dame Kat Craddock editor in chief and CEO at Saveur

  • “When I read through the pages of “Stirring the Pot”, I was immediately struck by the incredibly accomplished women who are members of the New York chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier —literally every recipe reads like a culinary Who’s Who.”

    -Dame Carla Hall

  • “Stirring the Pot is more than just a compilation of recipes, it’s a book about cooking with a purpose. It empowers women and supports the hospitality community through the LDNY Scholarship program. It combines stunning recipes with useful cooking tips and celebrates visionary women who have influenced the food and beverage industry."

    —Dame and Author and Chef Silvia Baldini

  • “Anyone who wonders what the food pros cook at home will love this book. In Stirring the Pot, some of the biggest culinary names share the treasured dishes they serve their own families and guests along with their secrets for getting perfect results.”

    —Dame and Author Sharon Franke

  • "Being a part of the Les Dames community, where I am surrounded by the most inspiring, accomplished women in the industry, and have a chance to help the next generation of women rise up, is absolute nourishment for me."

    —Dame Ellie Krieger, Culinary nutritionist, PBS and Food Network host and James Beard and IACP award winning cookbook author

  • “It is an honor to be a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier New York. The fantastic women of this organization have shown for decades that a better world can be created by educating palates with fabulous food and wine.”

    —Dame Pascaline Lepeltier. MOF

  • "So many good cooks stirring the pot deliciously, such a great collections.”

    —Dorie Greenspan, James Beard Award winning author & NYT bestseller

  • “One of the most exciting things about being a member of LDNY is participating in awarding scholarships to women in Food and Wine. I would never have been able to go to college without scholarship support, and now I get to pay it forward!”

    —Dame Janet McCracken Editor and Recipe Developer

  • “It’s a privilege to be among all the outstanding women featured in Stirring the Pot. This cookbook is filled with so many inspirational recipes. With something for every kind of cook, Stirring the Pot belongs on every cookbook shelf. Cooks will be coming back to it over and over for every day favorites and special occasions. I can’t wait to get my copy and start cooking.ist Item

    —Dame and Author June Hersh

  • Stirring the Pot is more than a cookbook; it supports LDNY's commitment to making room at the table for all women. The excellent recipes, wine pairings, and anecdotes not only showcase the talents of our members, but the proceeds will benefit LDNY's competitive scholarship program and empower the next generation of women leaders in food, fine beverage, and hospitality.

    —Dame Wanda Mann Wine Writer & Educator President, Les Dames d’Escoffier New York

  • "And while my Strawberry Chocolate Cake is evocative of some of my core memories, I love the idea that by sharing this recipe in Stirring the Pot, maybe it becomes a small slice of someone else’s. "

    Dame Penny Stankiewicz, Owner/Creative Director

  • Les Dames d'Escoffier is a very special community, bonded by our love for food. We all share a respect for the history and culture of food, wine and women. Together, we pave a path for extraordinary women and help make their dreams come true".

    —Dame Michelle Lawton, founder joyfulplate and author "Moderating a Love Affair with Food, 10 tips to mindful eating & drinking.

  • "One of the main reasons I was attracted to Les Dames was how actionable they are when it comes to their scholarship and mentorship programs. These are initiatives that offer real-life, invaluable support for women in the industry and ensure they always have a community to rely on."

    —Dame Susan Kostrzewa, Former Editor-in-Chief at Wine Enthusiast and Founder Resplendent Ink

  • “Reflecting New York itself, the women and recipes within this mouth-watering cookbook hail from diverse backgrounds and culinary traditions, joining together in a celebration of how women continue to shape the culinary landscape in the greatest city in the world.”

    —Banks Smither, Acquisitions Editor for The History Press.

  • "The LDNY foundation has awarded over $2 million in scholarships, helping more than a thousand women pursue their culinary dreams and graduate from prestigious culinary programs. ...Thank you for adding this cookbook to your collection. Read it, cook from it, savor it. With every recipe, you are helping to make dreams come true."

    -Dame Carla Hall