Holiday Shopping with Les Dames d'Escoffier

Have you finished your holiday shopping? If the answer is no, I have a solution for you. I belong to a wonderful group of women who work very hard during the year volunteering for Les Dames d’Escoffier. Les Dames d’Escoffier is a society of professional woman whose purpose is to promote the understanding, appreciation and knowledge of food, wine and hospitality. We raise funds for scholarships for women in these fields and support children’s education through our partnerships with Growing Chefs and Project Chef.

When we are not doing this, we are working very hard at our own projects, and many of these include products and services that would make a great gift. Here’s a run down of a few Dames’ offerings and suggestions for giving this holiday season.

Dame Nancy Wong – Culinary Communications

A gift basket from L’Epicerie Gourmande on Granville Island, a wonderful resource for imported French condiments and confectionary. Priced from $25.

The gift of laughter with Vancouver’s #1 improv comedy company – Vancouver TheatreSports! VTSL Gift Certificates are available in any denomination and can be used towards show tickets or classes at the Improv Comedy Institute.

Dame Mary McaKay Terra Breads handcrafted Panettone and Stollen are a classic and tempting addition to any holiday gathering. Choose from: Chocolate Cherry Panettone {sml} $3.50 {lrg} $16.95 Fruit Panettone {sml} $3.50 {lrg} $16.95 Stollen $17.95. Pre-order in store or via phone today.

Dame Shannon Washbrook – Vera’s – A gift certicate to Vera’s Burger Shack

Dame Kristen Needham Jordan – Sea Cider‘s pre-made gift baskets ($35 or $750. They will offer 10% off when customers mention Les Dames. Email mdarling@seacider.ca to order!

Dame Barb Finlay – Project Chef

DONATIONS to….Project CHEF Education Society a not-for-profit society that offers hands-on programs to teach children and families about healthy cooking and eating.

Dame Angie Quagle – Owner Well Seasoned

Missing Ingredient Subscription Box A monthly Missing Ingredient is the ultimate gift that keeps on giving.

Dame Jennifer Schell – Author – The Cookbook for this year! Look for other featured Dames as well.

Dame Tina Hills – Hills Foods – Any of you holiday meet needs. Turkey and beyond at grocery stores and butcher shops around the Lower Mainland.

Dame Merri Schwartz – Chocolatier – Chocolate from East Van Roasters

Donation to Growing Chefs Growing Chefs! Chefs for Children’s Urban Agriculture is a registered charity, based in Vancouver, B.C. Our mission is to educate children, families, and community members about healthy eating and healthy food systems.