Five Minutes With Sue Carter
As she steps down after 15 years of dedication to LDE London, our co-founder Sue Carter sat down with us to share a glimpse into…
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Musings
Shared by our Dames
Community Connection Sparks Inspiring Collaboration Between Food Behind Bars and DK Publishing
By Dame Natalia Middleton A few months ago, LDE London member Kate Howell made a meaningful connection that has blossomed into something truly special. Through the LDE…
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Les Dames Book Club Update: We Cycled Across America (Well, Sort Of)
Dame Jen Greenhalgh takes us through this month’s pick: From Peach Street to Lobster Lane by Felicity Cloake. Our latest gathering at Anne Dolamore’s glorious book-filled…
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A night on the red carpet
We had a great evening at the London Premiere of A Fine Line: a woman’s place is in the kitchen, an award winning documentary about…
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Dames Give Back: Food Behind Bars
Dame Lucy Vincent, CEO and Founder of Food Behind Bars, was joined by Dames Cathy Sloman, Valentina Harris, Clare Donovan and Clare Marriage as part…
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Victory Meat Loaf
As the country looks to commemorate VE Day 80, Dame Elisabeth Luard recalls the war time shortage of cakes and ale and shares a recipe…
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Butter: a tasty review
LDE London Bookclub: Dame Jen Greenhalgh reflets on the latest gatheringLast week’s book club, hosted by Dame Hermione Ireland, was a proper mix of culinary…
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Dames Give Back: Cooking Champions
Dame Cathy Sloman Continuing our Dames Give Back initiative, Dame Clare Donovan invited us to spend time with her and her devoted team at Cooking Champions.…
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Where Dames Dine
As a group of women who’ve made food, drink, and hospitality our business, you’d think we’d take a break now and then from obsessing over…
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Down with the kids
Award winning food journalist and author, Clare Finney, pays a heartwarming visit to the North Downs farm, Ellie’s Dairy, and finds a place where goats…
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Substack Unwrapped
Dame Cathy Sloman shares what she learned from the recent Substack: Unwrapped session.A big thank you to Dames Elisabeth Luard and Helen Collier for sharing their insights and experience…
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A Tale of Two Traditions: Thanksgiving Memories from across the Pond
By Dame Jen Greenhalgh Here in the UK Christmas day lunch is a traditional time of family gathering, celebrating love, family and friends and it’s…
Read moreSubstack Unpicked
by Dame Jen GreehalghI’ve read a few articles on Substack over the last couple of years and recently begun following our own Dames Elisabeth Luard and…
Read more5 Minutes with . . .Kim Hanks
Kim Hanks is Co-Founder and Creative Director for Whim Hospitality, an award-winning multi-service company encompassing hotels, restaurants, a full service spa, and an Event Services…
Read moreTaco Tuesday – LDE London Special Report
Dame Jen Greenhalgh worked her taco magic and hosted a Taco Tuesday fund-raiser for us on US election night – or Bonfire Night – take…
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