Food has an important place in culture. Word famous Turkish cuisine is a way to understand the roots of Turkish tradition. The more you try Turkish dishes the more you feel close to it. Sharing the most delicious Turkish cooking seems to be a good way of explaining the culture behind it. Everyone is welcome! Please join us and experience the specialty of having very enjoyable Saturdays in every Cooking Class session. The Class will be held in five sessions every other Saturday from February 18th …

"Cooking for A Cause" is a monthly cooking group where each attendee prepares one dish to share with the group and a separate portion prepared and packaged to be donated to a local community organization where it will be delivered/served to people in need.This group is for anyone with culinary talents and a charitable heart . Let's come together for a night of delectable food , superb company all while helping our neighbors.

A group of professional, educated, and well-traveled couples looking for other Gourmet "Foodies" to meet once month or two for a great meal, wine, and conversation. Couples will take turns hosting the dinners which are on a Friday or Saturday night.  The event host gets to set the tone of the event from cuisine, dress, the maximum number of attendees, and whether guests are suggested to prepare and bring individual items. When you join, a photograph of the couple is beneficial for others.

“This is a group for anyone interested in sharing recipes, ideas, games, drinks, laughter, cooking, baking, traveling, etc. All skills levels are welcome. We started this group because there are a few of us that would love to share making a delicious meal followed by a movie, games or other ideas." Each month we will pick a different location to gather for our homemade feast. Please BYOB and any drink recipes you may have.

This group is for mothers and fathets of children all ages who want to enjoy food and meet other parents. We will come together through cooking, dining and festive activities that parents and children can do together. This is for all parents with children 0+ who love adding flavor to life!

This is a group for like minded WOMEN that want to loose weight and/or maintain weight loss. We will trade recipes, share tips and tricks in the kitchen, talk fitness and exercise fads, talk about emotional eating, discuss the latest in cutting edge scientific nutrition theory. We will support each other and hold each other accountable when we have trouble holding ourselves accountable. My father always said "if you want to be successful in life surround yourself with other successful people". I …

Meetup locally with other people who like to cook. Trade recipes, tips, ideas, cookbooks, and discuss all the magic in the kitchen! Each month a general theme decided by the group at the previous month's meeting. We use my place but it in summer we are mostly at Paul and Angela's home. Plan to do some or most of the cooking during the meetup. sometimes we have special events and not just the monthly dinner. sometimes we have amazing field trips. Always we have fun and make great friends! You'll …

FERMENTERIE ****************Hudson Valley School of Fermentation************ Fermentation for Beginners. Improve your helth and nourish yourself! Join us for a 4-hour workshop on learning how to make and cook with fermented foods. Learn to Make: Rustic Sourdough Bread Kombucha Kefir Kimchi and Saurkraut Take home your own southdough starter, kombucha SCOBY, Kefir grains, and a Fermenterie Recipe booklet! UPCOMING CLASS: Sunday, September 30th, 12 - 4 PM Location: Huguenot St Farm, New Paltz

I am creating this group for all the people like me who have found it hard to lose weight and get back into shape. I am creating this group so that people can find the support needed to get through the very difficult process of losing weight and getting back into shape. We will be holding meet-ups where we will do things like trying new healthy recipes that we can all cook at home and going on walks and jogs. The goal is to get everyone to a place where they feel comfortable running that 5K in 2 …

This is a group for lovers of real slow cooking meats and bbq. All skill levels welcome. I started this group because I love all aspects of preparing real slow cook bbq ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and chicken.No matter what kind of equipment you have bring your ideas, enthusiasm, and appetite!

Social adventures in food, culture, travel and more for singles, couples and everyone in between!  You don't have to be a gourmet cook to join, just have an appreciation for quality food, a desire to explore other cultures and a willingness to risk warm, social connections! Do you appreciate all things food: dinner parties, group cooking, food walking tours, wine tastings, Happy Hours and ethnic dining? But then, we are not just about food, wine and dining.  What else do ethnic foodies like to d …

Amo Mangiare - love to eat! Whether you are an accomplished chef or can't boil water, join us as we explore the world of seasonal, regional foods. If you have ever experienced the flavors, colors and community of a European market, you can relate to the quality of food that is hard to find in the US. Luckily, there is a trend to eat foods that are in season and closer to where we live. My goal in starting this group is to give people an opportunity to learn about the freshest foods available and …

Let's get together to cook Japanese food. It is not difficult for you. All we have to do is knowing how to use some Japanese ingredients. It is simple and fun!! We can get the ingredients easily at Asian grocery store. Needless to say, Japanese food is healthy because of not using an oil. I will introduce how to make sushi, yakitori, okonomiyaki, oden, udon, japanese curry, miso-soup with pork, and so on. I don't like spending a lot of time for cooking, so my cooking is simple and I can give som …

This is a social group for those who enjoy the comfort of a good cup of tea, or just want to learn about the experience of taking tea. Tea ware collecting etc. Anything to do with Tea and more. Read what Happy Hudson Valley had to say about us. http://happyhudsonvalley.com/2012/01/the-cup-and-saucer-celebrates-10-delicious-years-on-main-st-in-beacon/

This is a group for having dinner parties. Whether it's a Saveur inspired menu or take out on the deck, with wine and good conversation, it should be fun. New in town or just time stressed and tired of kid-focused life, this is time for the adults.

Hello! My name is Dawn Mckenna and I'm hosting this meetup to support slow food with the hope that more people will take the time to enjoy life and fellowship over food. Slow food is a reaction to a fast food lifestyle predominant in today's culture. it's about more than food; it's about connecting to the wider social, environmental and spiritual elements around us. The most important thing, in my opinion, about the movement is that good food and atmosphere bring people together - family, friend …

Winegeeks is about food and wine. Together we'll discover the best dining and shopping in the Hudson Valley. I work the area on a daily base and have constant contact with wine shop owners and restaurateurs as a wine consultant.

Calling all young professionals and recent college graduates! You've spent a decade exercising your mind to attend a great university, land that great corporate job, or build your business...(and the list goes on!). NOW is the time for a FULL BODY MAKEOVER! Let your outward appearance reflect your inner beauty thru fitness and proper nutrition. FBM is a group designed for 20-something New Haven residents who are ready to embrace CHANGE! Let's work together and support one another on fitness, wei …

Are you interested in transforming your health and weight through a nutritious eating plan and healthy lifestyle? The Processed-Free Living support group can greatly increase your chances for success. Dee McCaffrey, founder of Processed-Free America and author of The Science of Skinny, lost 100 pounds and has kept the weight off for over 20 years by staying away from processed foods—and through giving and receiving support to others who are on the same path. The Science of Skinny details her jou …

Are you new to the area or have you lived here for several years? Do you want to meet new people to socialize with and develop new friendships? Than this is the group for you!

This group is for women who are ready for change and open to embrace it. Our goal is to Inspire change in the minds of women Create realistic lifestyle goals Acheive a life of Health, Wellness, and Balance To bring Serenity, Beauty, and Restoration Beacuse nutrition is more than what we eat, but how we feed ourselves We will participate in events that promote Relaxation, Physical Movement, Career, Relationships, and Healthy Eating

We are born with genetic tendencies of succumbing to chronic, degenerative diseases that we inherit from our parents. We grow up being told that how our health goes as we age is mostly dictated by our genes. In my case, my father died from a heart attack at the age of 52. Heart attacks also claimed the lives of both of my grandfathers. It looks like the odds are against me. What if the foods we eat have more to do with the expression of our genetic tendencies than our genes? Over the last 12 y …

Too intimidated to go to a gym? Like the outdoors? Want to be encouraged to live healthier? Looking to get out of the house to meet new people while getting in shape? Hamden Walks is a program designed to encourage ANYONE to come out and just walk! If you want to bring your dog, your son/daughter, friend, husband/wife, or even your good luck charm, you are more than welcome to. I am a nutritionist just looking to reach a larger population of people to get started on healthier lives. We can chat …

We host a variety of events that will take place in Nyack....why travel to other towns or keep going to the mall? Stay in Nyack and HAVE FUN!

Group for women ages 35 to 55 who want to meet new friends to socialize and have fun in Westchester New York.

Looking for women who enjoy doing any of the needle arts: Knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, quilting, to get together for the spirit lifting enjoyment of needlework. Needlework is very relaxing to the body and replenishes the soul. Come and join me in this new group, where we can share the solace working with your hands brings, enjoy a delicious snack, and chat! This group is private, so email me, please, at: sberv29166@aol.com

कुल (kula) n: This is a group with the intention of creating a community. Among the hustle life here in Westchester we have the desire to form a group (family) of like minded and supportive individuals. We will meet for different kinds of activities, ranging from yoga and dinners to festivals and concerts.

This is a group for anyone interested in learning more about plant based nutrition. Whether you are a full-fledged vegan, an aspiring vegetarian, or just dipping your nose into the wonderful world of plants. We offer monthly workshops to learn about this type of eating. Often we will have cooking demonstrations, many samples, recipes, question and answer and discussion. More than anything we want to help each other to lead healthy lifestyles and treat our bodies as temples.