This is a community for active and aspiring cooks to share their recipes, cooking tips and instructions, and home-made creations with each other. Because this is a COOKING club, we will cook and not simply eat (although eating is a major component of our activities). Anyone can put food in their mouth and then declare the dish/restaurant as excellent, mediocre, or sub-par, but can you produce (or reproduce) edible dishes yourself? If not, would you like to learn how to do so? Anyone can eat, but …

Je veux, donc je peux! "Nous savons, nous savons que nous savons jamais" (We know, we know that we never know) When it comes to food, we can never know everything.  Would you like to join our never-ending food adventure? As food lovers, we cook and dine out together, trade recipes/tips/ideas and discuss all the food magic, maybe in French, too. http://youtu.be/_H3rvT8gVcc Video from "Southern Style BBQ Meetup by Heather" on August 2, 2009: http://www.meetup.com/LACooking/events/10808773/?act …

This group is made for those who love to try new recipes, love having cocktails, and most importantly love meeting other awesome girls in the Weho/Hollywood area! Sorry guys, this group is just for women (ages 25-37). We meet at the home hosted by a member and hang out over yummy food and drinks. We usually try to have a theme - ideas are appreciated! Note: While we all try to make new items. Trader Joe's is totally an acceptable go to on the fly. We occasionally meet at restaurants or pools, bu …

This group is for Vegetarians who love to cook and who aspire to be chefs ;) . Who refuse to believe that our veggie world is drab and dull. Who know and believe that our veggie food is colorful and healthy. Who know that we can create and enjoy different flavors. We want to show off our vegetarian cooking skills and learn from others. Together we can create a healthier and more flavorful lifestyle :)

A social community centered on cooking and conversations, where friends and soon-to-be friends cook and talk together while enjoying tasty dishes. How it works. Bring the ingredients necessary for everyone to try a little bit of your dish, grill, extra knives & cutting boards (if you have them) and a bottle of wine per person. When you arrive 1) Check in 3) Pour yourself some wine 4) Start making your dish 5) Drink some more wine 6) Help your new friends 7) Bang on a pot when your dish is finish …

For people who are interested in going to vegan cooking & raw food vegan classes, as well as plant-based nutritional lectures.

The purpose of this group is to create more health,vitality, energy & abundance through developing skills in delicious Asian cooking.  Please join us if you are passionate or curious about tapping into your innate vitality through Asian cooking, wellness, and health while having a great time!

Grub Connection - A group for  FOODIES who LOVE, KNOW and APPRECIATE Great Food & Wine and want to connect with others who feel the same! Perhaps your family and current group of friends don't quite get your Passion for food? Are you interested in meeting other foodies in your age range ( 40+) who love trying new restaurants and recipes as much as you do? If you can relate to all of the above, we're the meet up group for you! How we operate is Simple! Click on the Suggest Tab on our site and pos …

Many people desire to be healthier, but don't know where to begin.  If you want to take charge of your health and well being while eating delicious foods and having fun at the same time, welcome aboard! Join us  Market  demonstrations and cooking classes on how to incorporate wholesome nutritionally dense foods into your diet. Whether you are new to healthy eating, vegetarian, vegan, carnivore or omnivore, welcome! Check out www.EatUnprocessed.com for free recipes and www.HealthyTasteofLA.com t …

Hi everyone, I'm Laurent. I'm gonna be organizer of Los Angeles Iron Chefs for a while. But the most simple for everyone will be to join my main group which is: http://www.meetup.com/Cooking-Classes-with-a-Fun-French-C... After learning cooking in France, working in England, Belgium of course in France and for the last 3 years in Los Angeles, many of my friends and relation keep asking me about doing some cooking classes, and i done already a bunch of it in France and Belgium and it was always …

Santa Monica Food Swap celebrates good food + good community. We believe in the importance of the handmade and meeting our neighbors. Our events bring Santa Monica cooks, bakers, gardeners, and foragers together to swap their edible creations, share stories, and develop new friendships.

This group is for those interested in living a healthy lifestyle. Meet ups will be centered around healthy recipes, superfoods, weightloss idea's, relationship with food, relationship with our own bodies, and navigating through the modern food economy.

This group celebrates the lifecycle of food, from garden to table with gardening, cooking and dining events.

This is for all Los Angeles LOVERS of everything GREEK!.. The Language, the Music, the Tourism, the History, the Archeology and MOST importantly, the FOOD... So if you fit this criteria, live in LA, are willing to meet with us several times a year, click on the "Sign Up Now" button and join us soon for some fun-filled Greek events!

For those who are truly food obsessed. You've been and will go to the ends of the earth to find the perfect ramen, foie gras, reuben, gelato, sidecar... You love going to both 3 Michelin star restaurants as well as taco trucks to find that little bit of food epiphany. You love following new trends and ideas in food both in your own kitchen and restaurants. You'd consider yourself an advanced foodie. I'm one, are you one too? I'm hoping to go to restaurants together, have food related adventures, …

Are you tired of not finding great breakfast and brunch vegan options around LA? Noticed lots of vegan brunch restaurants eventually close down? Love potlucks? Never been in a breakfast/brunch potluck? WELL, WE'RE ON! Since LA is so large, we're always looking for host/ess in the different areas of LA, so everyone can attend! Please contact me directly if you're interested! :) ps: we now have a FB group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/262735570410025/

Want to loose weight but don't know where to start? Has your fitness program plateaued? Feeling fatigued? Hate Diets? Fear not! We are here to help:) Considering 80% of your health/fitness results are due to your nutrient intake and absorption, this is a group of enthusiasts and experts dedicated to supporting those who want to make a positive change in their lives, have more energy, and feel the best they've ever felt! Using a simple guide, you will learn to make healthier choices, detox your b …

For ladies who love beach-side living, but miss their Midwestern BFFs (clad in uggs + black leggings). For those in their 20's + 30's, solo or attached, who won't give up on meeting their Midwestern BFF counterparts (calling all Monica's, Rachel's and Phoebe's!) For those who are sick of "friend dating" through friends of friends, yoga, book clubs, and sadly...Whole Foods Markets. For those over staying out until 2 am, but not ready for feedings at 2 am. For those whose childhood / college frien …

hot mamas fit camp was created with mothers and mothers-to-be in mind. our goal is to give you the tools to empower yourself, build your physical & mental strength, cultivate inner peace and to pump you with inspiration and passion for your life as an individual. getting fit outdoors. mommy networking. fun and fabulous. join us for hot mama tips, laughs and good times - www.facebook.com/hotmamasfitcamp

Meet other locals who are interested in the nutritional benefits of eating organic whole foods from local family farms. Share knowledge and discover the joys and benefits of eating whole, nutrient-dense foods made the way nature intended. Learn about the Nourishing Traditions and Weston A. Price methods of nourishing the mind and body through whole, traditional foods.

For anyone who is vegetarian (or would like to spend a day exploring its yummy possibilities), seeks spiritual growth, loves hiking, exploring, and meeting positive people, we are a group whose purpose is to develop Conscious Community throughout the Los Angeles area! We engage in various activities and go on hikes to amazing locations, thanks to California's geographically diverse climate, and share tasty vegetarian food to develop a more slo-cal feeling in this big city. Join us if you like to …

I am super excited to share my secrets to getting the best flavor, quality, and benefit in your grocery basket in this series of grocery tours! Even the "healthy stores" have junk food, so I'll show you my best ninja tactics to support you in making the most beneficial food choices for you and your loved ones.

Put simply this Group is for Type 1 Diabetics run by Type 1s. Any-(Type)-one can schedule a Meetup! When an idea comes to mind all you need to do is click the "SCHEDULE A NEW MEETUP" tap on the home page and list the date, time, and location.  If three people click they "want to attend" then it is officially announced as a Meetup and other members in the group will automatically receive an email notification. This group strives to embody the aspects of online blogs and groups regarding Type 1 d …

Students of French in the U.S. may hit a wall, when they realize they can't travel to France every other week, and there is no "Little Paris" in L.A., where they could mingle and use their hard-earned French skills. I am opening my humble house to you, where you can perfect your French savoir-faire while continuing your classes in Los Angeles, meet other like-minded people, have fun and be creative... all in French! In a very relaxed and intimate setting, converse in French, while mingling and s …

Join our Whole Foods Westside Healthy Eaters Club & paricipate in our fun & informative classes, supper clubs, lectures, & other events. Enjoy delicious dinners & cooking demos & get recipes to take home. We've got the spectrum & something for everyone.

There are so many fun things to do in Los Angeles! From sunning on the beaches to cruising through the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles attractions are some of the best in the world. Take in the scenery with travel deals that specialize in all the fun games we play in LA like volley ball at Venice Beach, or wine tasting bars, or just celebrity watching at a local restaurant. You might even overhear the latest movie reviews from a near-by table, or go to Free-Bee Events. If you like to cook, there's …

Are you full-figured, looking to get into shape and interested in making new female friends? Do you believe in HAES (Healthy At Every Size)? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_at_Every_Size Curvy & Fit LA is a meeting group for plus-sized and curvy ladies that schedules outdoor fitness activities such as walks on the beach, walks in local parks, running, volleyball, tennis, stairs and well as social events for hanging out, on a weekly and convenient basis. If you aspire to get into shape and ma …

Welcome! So many of us have experienced and struggled with emotional eating, body issues, and food and weight obsession, yet go through the experience alone, with shame and regret. The purpose of this group is to bring us together so that we may feel supported and truly heal. Borrowing from the foundations of Geneen Roth's writings (specifically Women Food and God), mindful eating, and the practices of group recovery, we will meet up and share our experiences, gaining strength and support throug …