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Friday Find: Dames Wine

This week, our friends at Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter* uncorked a very special fundraising project that’s easy for all of us to get behind, Dames Wine.  As with all of Les Dames’ efforts, proceeds from Dames Wine goes towards supporting BC women’s food and beverage education. Dame Mireille Sauvé, director of the Wine Umbrella and member of the BC Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, has put her…

If you should ask, I’ll tell you that being a Dame is kind of like being in a culinary sorority. It’s a group of ladies of all ages and all backgrounds that come together today because we’re all obsessed with food. It’s about sisterhood. Helping the fellow #ladyboss. About celebrating each other, celebrating the culinary arts and always, always enjoying the great bites in life.

I owe my affiliation to Les Dames to my dear friend Katy Lynch of Savor Tonight – together she and I split the driving duties from West Palm Beach to join our Miami sisters at the monthly events.

The Tropical Brunch was held at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens – my first visit but it won’t be my last. So many amazing bites – and oh the desserts. But the bite that stole my heart? Little sandwiches – at first I discounted them as grilled cheese. Little did I know they were stuffed with foie gras and peanut butter. Yes please.