Congratulations to the newest members of the Heart of America Les Dames d’ Escoffier Chapter in Kansas City!

Le Dames d’Escoffier is an international society of professional women, involved in food, wine, beverages and arts of the table.

They support and promote among members– worldwide understanding, appreciation and the knowledge of food, wine, beverages, nutrition, the arts of the table and other fields as they relate to these disciplines.

Pictured from Left to Right are the newest members.

Jennifer Ward – Be Free Bakery – Owner

Lindsay Howerton – HOW Consulting, Owner

Jenny Vergara – Food Writer, Culinary Event Planner, Founder of the Test Kitchen & Marketing – Owner

Shanita McAfee Bryant – Magnolias on the Move- Owner

Mary Meade Eastman – The American Restaurant– Special Events Director