(Note: This intro will be updated soon) The new organizer (Joni) sent the following note to all members of the group on 10/4/09: ----- Hello Cooking enthusiasts! Joni here, your interim organizer. I started a MeetUp group in Lafayette not too long ago and just today found this group ... needing an organizer... and, well, perhaps we can become one. Let's see how things go. Please visit my MeetUp group: www.meetup.com/nourish-now Let's meet this Friday! Please join me/my group... …

A warm WELCOME to all of you who are new to The Sage Table, where we focus on seasonal, organic, healthful, wholesome, nourishing food that tastes fresh and delicious. There is great energy brewing around home cooking these days, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity in my classes to teach you to cook delicious, nourishing food and to share with you my passion and knowledge that I have gained after more than 20 years of cooking. I am ever more aware of the important role that home cooking …

If you like to cook or want to learn and want to have fun doing it with like-minded people; then this is the meetup for you. If you watch the Cooking Channel, Food Network, America's Test Kitchen, Julia, Jacques...you are a Culinary Addict, If you read Food and Wine, Bon Appétit, Food Arts, Cooks Illustrated you are a Culinary Addict...If those magazine pages, worn recipes torn from newspapers, and pages of your cookbooks are stained and smeared from use...then this group is for you. If you want …

If you like to cook or want to learn and want to have fun doing it with like-minded people; then this is the meetup for you. If you watch the Cooking Channel, Food Network, America's Test Kitchen, Julia, Jacques...you are a Culinary Addict, If you read Food and Wine, Bon Appétit, Food Arts, Cooks Illustrated you are a Culinary Addict...If those magazine pages, worn recipes torn from newspapers, and pages of your cookbooks are stained and smeared from use...then this group is for you. If you want …

Brrr... it's cold out there. Come join like minded foodies for Sunday dinner. Whereas Sunday is often leftovers night, join us for a home cooked meal and make new friends. Comfort food will be the theme as the cold weather leaves us craving heavier dishes and warmer food. The emphasis will be on fresh, locally grown and organic produce, free-range meats and California wines. Think sinful desserts made with Calebaut Chocolate, sweet berries, or Creme Brulee if you're game. If you like cooking wit …

This group is hosted by Miggi and Michael who love food and wine. We are hard-core foodies that roast our own coffee beans, pick and cure olives, and will go to any length to enjoy a fantastic, total food experience. Miggi is 40 plus+, writes food and wine articles for a Chinese gourmet magazine, and teaches cooking classes in client's homes. She loves traveling and learning different cultures. Michael is 50+, works days in the tech industry, and records classical music in his spare time. The gr …

This is a meetup for women who appreciate beer and want to brew it. Brewing has predominately been considered a male undertaking. The oldest written document is a Sumerian Clay tablet. It is a recipe for beer. Beer is made up of the same ingredients for bread and everything needed was found in any kitchen of that age. It was women who brewed the beer. They had a goddess, her name was NinKasi. She was a brewmaster. For over a millenium and centuries after, women continued to brew beer. Women entr …

Couples, between ages 50-whatever, meet on a monthly basis in a private home. The hostess for the month would prepare the dinner menu, cooking the main entree herself, and serving as hostess in her home. This would be one time a month, with each couple hosting about one time per year. The dinner group could have a theme to its menu, such as Chinese, Southern, Italian, etc. All recipes are given by the hostess, and are not hard to prepare. Couples need to commit to at least one year of membership …

"Cooking evokes feelings without using words.  Expressing yourself through food is one of the most amazing things." The Potluck Party Group!  This Meetup group is for people who like to cook, eat, share food and conversation.  If you love cooking and sharing your creations with others, this group is for you!

Potluck parties have an element of surprise. You get to taste foods that you would probably not make yourself. If you are looking to connect with great people, and to foster a stronger sense of community over delicious food this would be an excellent place to begin! We will gather at least once a month in a member's home.  Any member can host and suggest a meetup.  Whoever is hosting the potluck will decide on a theme (French, tapas, citrus, etc.) and/or activity (movie night, pictionary, etc), …

This is a group for vegetarians or those wishing to explore vegetarian cuisine. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to bring East Contra Costa vegetarians together. Looking forward to dining, lunching, brunching, snacking and picnicking together as well as recipe sharing and more!

This is a group for people who are following the "Eat to Live" program created by Dr. Joel Fuhrman and who are eating a plant based, whole foods diet either for weight loss and/or superior health. We will meet once a week for potluck dinners in an Oakland home close to Piedmont Avenue, share recipes, and information about health related community events.

This Meetup is open to residents of Waterford Apartments only. Some activities will take place inside the gated community, where only residents will have access. Get to know other people in our community and have fun!

I formed this group for two reasons: 1)  Being single can be lonely and sometimes it can be hard to get up off the couch and do something.  This group provides an informal way to meet other ladies.  It's not a date where there is pressure involved or awkwardness if it doesn't work out.  It's important to stay mobile, stay active and socialize!  How else will you meet your soul mate? 2)  People ask if they are dating someone can they still be part of the group?  I say YES!!  It's very important w …

This group is for 30-40 somethings who prefer enjoying a homecooked meal instead of a crowded restaurant or a boardgame get together instead of a noisy bar. We enjoy the company of others and want to build community but don't really dig the party scene. Looking forward to getting together for picnics, afternoon canning and quaint potluck dinners.

Magic happens when like-minded, friendly women spend time together around the kitchen table. We are a caring community of creative women who enjoy making things by hand. We used to be called Silicon Valley Scrappers. Now we are known as Around the Crafting Table. While most events are focused on paper crafts like scrapbooking or card making we welcome crafters of all styles. We’re also a foodie group. Many of us are Etsy fans or Pinterestaholics. Check out the different types of events that we m …

This Meet Up group is a place for Slow Food Bay Area supporters to gather and organize events for the community that promote the values behind Slow Food.  We hope to see everything from group pickling events to seasonally themed dinners all based on the three pillars of Good, Clean and Fair food. The local Slow Food Bay Area Chapters will also post gatherings here, with the hope of seeing new faces at their events!

Calling people of all cultures, ages who are sick of being just considered a stereotype. We all have been identified as something we are not just because of our ethnic background, upbringing and/or careers. Lets put a stop to this and come together to show that our cultures have more commonalities than differences. Lets explore different dining establishments in the greater Bay Area, go to museums, parks, comedy clubs, etc. together. Its a chance to learn about all the wonderful diverse cultures …

If you love food and the outdoors, this group is for you!  The weather in the East Bay is gorgeous most of the year, so why not take advantage of it! East Bay Picnic Group organizes monthly (or more) picnics for as much of the year as possible. This group is open to anyone who enjoys being outdoors while eating their favorite foods, talking and anything else you can do at a picnic. Just bring your own picnic goodies to enjoy and share the company of like-minded folks . . . and of course, the gre …

Pacifica Institute was established in 2003 as a non-profit organization by a group of Turkish-Americans. Pacifica Institute designs and executes projects covering social welfare, education, poverty, and conflict resolution issues in collaboration with scholars, activists, artists, politicians, and religious leaders-communities. The Pacifica Institute has a proven track record of working within and across communities. This work is planned and complemented through the input of the Board of Advisor …

Hi Ladies, I moved to Walnut Creek a few months ago from Missouri and am still working on expanding my social network. I wanted to create this group as an outlet for anyone looking to go for happy hours after work, attend local events, weekend brunch, movies, dinner or just in the mood for a fun girls night out... I look forward to meeting you all and feel free to send me a message if you have an idea for a meetup. -Mansha RSVP Policy- If you need to change your RSVP, please do so at least 24 …

We are Unitarian Universalists located in the SF Bay Area, in their 30's & 40's, who wish to connect with one another.  CARE TO CONNECT ?  Let us know what type of event you wish to share with the group - we'll talk about making it happen!  We are a community!!!

Let’s meet up to socialize and connect with other Indian women and at the same time, give back to our community as well as support causes that affect Indian Women. This is a group of Indian women working to empower younger generation of Indian women by educating them on preserving the heritage of India. The group meets once a month . Group discusses topics effecting Indian Women today, Plans community service projects to work on and plans social events for the group.

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MISSION: Why Not Girl! offers adult women of all stages of life inspiration, fun and valuable experiences that empower them to try new activites and help them feel accomplished. ABOUT WHY NOT GIRL!: Founded in 2012, Why Not Girl! celebrates not only how women say Why Not! to life’s major milestones, but also the everyday adventures we take part in without blinking an eye. Why Not Girl! is currently offering events in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Have you watched a famous movie named "Bei Jing Ren Zai Niu Yue"(Peking Man in N.Y.)? Here are what we are, instead of Beijin vs N.Y, we are Guangzhou vs S.F. This is a group for mid-age people have a similar background, interesting in meeting some new friends, exploring outdoor activities and having fun together! Let's write up our own dramas!!!

We are a support group for daily motivation and education about weight loss, healthy living, and other lifestyle changes. I have learned that changing my habits are impossible to do by myself. This group will allow us to help "each other" towards success in reaching our goals.

Love to eat. Love to talk about current events. Politics. Entrepreneur. Business. Fashion. People. Well, here is a fun and great way to talk about what's going on in a very busy world. The bay area is a mecca of genius minds of all walks of life. By joining this group, you will be invited to limited events by the host over amazing global cuisine and the latest in community or global talk. I will host 4 times a month, random members of a max 10 persons to be part of a round table discussion of po …