Do you love to cook or have you always wanted to learn. I am an expert cook, I have been cooking since I was 12yrs old. My mom taught me very young how to cook and bake from scratch and then I love it so much I took years of classes. In this meet-up we will have Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner parties, with food themes. We will get together at different places and homes and cook together or have free cooking lessons and eat what we make. With nice weather aproaching it is time for picinics, beach p …

This group is for those who love to cook and try new dishes and different ethnic cuisines to meet and share our love for cooking & food! We meet once a month in west suburbs of Chicago to have different themed cooking parties.

ChicagoVeg Cooking is all about tasty plant-based food, sharing knowledge and cooking experiences between members, educating each other about the many benefits of veg*n cooking and how to make it fun, and of course about making new like-minded friends! While we have a broad scope including Vegetarian, Vegan Cooked, and Raw/Living Vegan Food, we will mostly focus on a general whole food vegan diet as the source of tasty food and a healthy lifestyle. It has been shown by numerous research studies …

I created this group because I love to cook! Simple dishes & meals are my specialty. In my many years of traveling all over the U.S., it never fails that I meet a bunch of single guys at the local restaurant eating dinner at the bar. A lot of these guys have told me they would rather save a little money and eat at home but they don't know how to cook. Not even a simple meal. My cooking classes will offer you an alternative to eating out, carry out and pizza delivery. Plus, a guy who can cook is …

This is a private women's group for ladies  who are 25 and up, who want to explore cooking and food in the Milwaukee area and meet other ladies who want to do the same! Meetups may include: Brunch Ethnic restaurants Farmer's markets Potlucks Cooking classes Wine tasting Volunteer opportunities 100 day Real Food Challenge Foodie Book Club There will be a $6.50 fee per calendar year to cover the cost of maintaining the site, recruiting members, and planning events. You can pay online with Paypal …

For anyone interested in cooking and bread baking! I am the chef of Thurk, an underground restaurant concept, and I would like to extend my knowledge of cooking and bread baking to you. Classes over the course of the next few months will include anything from bread baking to whole animal butchery. Everyone is welcome!

Meat Lovers unite!!We’re supporting a culture of 100%good meat lovers everywhere who want to make a difference in the way we treat our animals, support the land and live full, healthy lives. We hold events that educate and inspire those who demand and seek, Good Meat! Check out our Butcher Classes where you'll not only Cut Meat, you'll learn cooking techniques and demos plus take home fresh meat you just cut! We also organize Meat Shares with local providers! Wanna go in on a quarter, half or wh …

Cooking knows no boundaries! International cuisines exist to be discovered, taught, cooked and tasted. Where there are unknown flavors, the International Cooking Club will go to look for them, either by attending a class, cooking a meal together, or a field trip to a market. This club is open to anyone who loves cooking... Are you looking for some company while cooking other than your ever hungry family or friends? Some company that can comment or help you with your culinary escapades? Join the …

This meet up is now open to everyone. Also you are welcome to bring your kids. Do you love to be in the kitchen and be innovative but you would enjoy more if someone else to do it with? Or Even if you are shy from Kitchen it's OK, Let's explore every ethnic home cook meal.  Techniques and experiment with ingredients. This meet up is for active and aspiring cooks to share their recipes, cooking tips and instructions, and home-made creations with each other, share a good meal with others who under …

Adventures for intelligent foodies. Join us for exciting culinary and literary adventures here in Chicago and around the world!  If you enjoy eating, reading, writing, cooking, dining out in great restaurants and immersing yourself in fascinating new cultures and cuisines, Litereati is for you! Whether you're a professional chef, a food blogger or just someone who enjoys gourmet reading and good food shared with friends, you're welcome here at Litereati. We get together for lively, delicious din …

Tired of everything always being about Naperville? (lol) Well there is stuff to do in this neck of the woods too! Come out, meet some of your neighbors, see movies, dine out, visit some clubs, even play some bingo, board or card games! Maybe even have a pick up game of volleyball or basketball at the community center, skating at the ice arenas, or in the warm months a dip in the pool at the aquatic center, take a stroll thru one of the many parks, take your dog out to the dog park... It's about …

About This group is for people wanting to find secret dining events. It is also a place for people planning to hold a secret dining event to advertise and sign up guests. What is secret dining? Secret dining is when someone uses their house or some other space to run a cross between an amateur restaurant and an intimate dinner party. Hosts serve up a menu of fresh home cooked dishes and guests make a donation or bring a gift to so say thank you. (A recommended donation can be specified in advan …

Culinary Historians of Chicago studies the history of food and drink in human cultures. Why we procure, prepare and serve the food we do has cultural, sociological, geographical, financial and political influences. We encourage participation from all walks of life: from academics to home cooks, chefs to grill masters, farmers to heirloom gardeners, food scientists to students. Our programs, and those of our sister organization Chicago Foodways Roundtable, are supported by research, fieldwork and …

This meetup is specifically for those interested in the western suburbs. Interested in joining us for a Grillers Anonymous event? Contact us at info@grillersanonymous.com or hit us up on facebook! MY FIRST GRILLERS ANONYMOUS MEATING Q&A Q: So what the heck is this Grillers Anonymous thing? A: Grillers Anonymous is a not for profit society of gentlemen grillers dedicated to the advancement and enjoyment of grilling, BBQ and beer.  The mission is to encourage fellowship and camaraderie among f …

This group is anyone who has been farming or gardening for a lifetime as well as those who never planted a thing. We talk about growing fruits and vegetables canning recipes, recipes that have been handed down for generations and newbie styles. This group is for all ages, races, gender friendly and passionate. We can meet at a park, a restaurant or someone's backyard. Don't be shy .... join the food revolution and start growing year round organic right inside your home. " Put a lid on It "

This group is to educate, demonstrate, & encourage healthy clean whole living. It is for like minded people who are looking to learn & grow in a healthy eco consious way. We will be learning how to cook Healthy(Vegan, Vegetarian, clean eating, grass feed meats, etc). How to live green @ home & on the go. What is Healthy Clean body care & why its important. I have started this group because it is my passion to teach people about living a healthy lifestyle & make new friends & have fun while doing …

This group is dedicated to supporting men and women 35 years of age and over whom are serious about learning how to improve their health. We will provide education on Food Security and Safety, How to Avoid GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms) and GE (Genetic Engineering) and discuss the Monsanto Farmers Protection Act and how it affects you and your family. In addition, we will train and empower you to become your own health advocate. We will also show food documentaries and host healthy cooki …

We decided to modify the group slightly and gather with people who like to cook and play musical instruments. Almost everyone likes live music and wants to learn to play instruments such as guitar, piano, or drums. Taking classes is a commitment not all of us can take on, but meeting with a group of friendly people for good food and music might be fun. If you would like to practice the instrument you are playing than this is a place for you. We are interested in: blues flamenco folk and popular …

Our ladies-only book club started year ten together in Oct, 2012.  That is > 100 book shared.  Meetings are filled with lively conversation and fun related to the book themes. At every meeting, we tie in food or an activity. We usually meet on the far northwest side of Chicago (near Devon & Central in the neighborhood of Edgebrook). Public transportation is excellent.  Members are all ages and stages of life, from college to retirement.  We are also on facebook as a private group. Many meetings …

Are you looking to lose weight? Have an interest in eating better and healthier? Do you get overwhelmed about what are the right things to eat and what you should avoid? Last year, I lost over 35 pounds and have kept it off all year long by changing the way I look at food. I am now inspired to bring others that are on a weight loss or better eating path together to share ideas on recipes, exercise tips, navigating the grocery stores and more! I want to organize various meet-ups where different t …

Learn how easy it is to have a plant strong diet with a Vegetarian or Vegan lifestyle! Come to our local Vegetarian/Vegan Meetup and discuss living a healthy plant based lifestyle. Have delicious meals, share your favorite recipes and make new friends! If you are new to or interested in the vegan/vegetarian lifestyle we want to welcome you to join us.

Want to enjoy DELICIOUS meals!?Discover NEW Restaurants!? Make new FRIENDS!? JOIN US! It's a big dinner table and all are welcome! So many delicious foods, great people to meet, & cool places to see, let’s go! If that's not enough the meals are all discounted! Our FUN DINING EVENTS are for ALL BUDGETS in Chicago, Burbs, & Beyond! Chicago Vegetarians: For health, environment, or animal rights find a new great place to dine, trade tips, share recipes and meet others. Chicago Singles Dining: Meet o …

Welcome to   www.TheBeautifulWomen.org (FREE Women's ONLY Group) I am honored and excited to announce We are 500+ Members (and growing) Strong Now :-) A Woman's Journey should be nothing but exciting. We deserve nothing but the BEST since we give so much to this world. Unfortunately it doesn't happen that way for every woman. So I have organized this women's group where when we meet, we actually help each other in as many ways as we can. The idea is to pick up a topic every time, invite an exper …

LIVE CHAT too! Meet People Interested in Dining Out & Social Events in your area! Come to a "Playful" Meetup to break bread with fellow foodies, visit interesting venues--theater events, movies, bars/dance clubs, karaoke, comedy shows, bowling, musical & theatrical productions, sight seeing/architectural tours, etc. Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. It's breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner and treats... It's a big dinin …

ATTENTION!!!!!! This group is being transfered to a different site. If you want to join Chicago Veg*n Nerds, go here: http://www.meetup.com/vegNerds _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We get together for various events. They can be for social, ethical, and / or intellectual purposes. We encourage all members to suggest event ideas, on the Message board. Some events we have include: 1. Potlucks 2. Socials at …

This is a group lead by Julie Marie a certified Plant Based Food Coach who teaches an oil and sugar free whole foods plant based diet. She teaches the cooking classes and leads the group to optimum health. Julie is your guide to answer your questions, help with challenges and build your confidence while you learn how reverse heart disease, type two diabetes, auto immune diseases, and eliminate obesity. This group will share personal experiences, challenges, tips and offer support to each other. …

Who We Are: From food novices to epicurean gourmands, Chicago Foodies always have a great time enjoying delicious food. Join us to share a meal with Real Foodies! It's just two bucks to save your seat at one of our communal tables. What We Do: We bring together Real Foodies around delicious food. Whether it's a fantastic hole-in-the-wall or hot, new upscale restaurant, we're sure to pay a visit. Don't see your favorites on our calendar? Suggest them on our homepage! Partnering with the Chicago …

Looking for healthy meat raised on pasture by small local farms? It's expensive, but by banding together to buy whole animals we can support farmers and save money. Each animal for sale is an "event" when you RSVP for the event, you will be able to order the meat. If you are interested in hosting a drop-off spot in your own neighborhood, let me know! This is an extension of New York Meatshare, which I started. I'm now moving to Chicago. To get an idea of what kind of things we'll be doing, check …