Les Dames d'Escoffier New York's mission centers on education, advocacy and philanthropy. Profits from this cookbook will go to scholarships for young women in culinary schools. Silvia Baldini is an art director, classically trained Italian-born chef and Chopped champion on Food Network. Silvia's recipes and stories have been published in Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, Saveur, the New York Times, La Cucina Italiana and Forbes . Sharon Franke is a journalist and product tester specializing in kitchen equipment. Sharon began her culinary career by working as a cook and chef in New York City restaurants for seven years.