The focus of this group: To enhance our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health through a regular practice of communing in nature, moving our bodies, quieting our minds, and/or finding ourselves in fits of laughter and spirited connection with other women and friends.  To cultivate feelings of inner peace, well being and joy by pursuing activities that nourish, inspire, educate, and motivate us, with the fundamental goal of feeling GOOD -- in the moment, and beyond -- and to bring some …

Are you a lover of falafel and middle eastern food? Join to share recipes, restaurant reviews and other tidbits.

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 …

To teach and learn how to cook by scheduling cooking classes. Visit restaurants that have cooking classes .Share food and meet through potluck dinners and culinary events.Check out our wonderful meetups we welcome you with open kitchens. http://www.flowgo.com/funny/1555_hey-good-lookin.html

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

Are you curious about Vegan Food? Join us if you are interested in a plant-based diet, whether you are herbivore or omnivore, eating plant-based now or would like to give it a try. We'll learn together, exchange recipes, trials and tips. We'll share great food and perhaps watch a DVD on the topic. You don't have to be vegan to join but the food does!

The Paleo Diet involves eating grass-produced meats, fish & seafood, fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, nuts & seeds, as well as healthful oils (such as olive oil, flaxseed oil, etc.). It also entails avoiding such foods as cereal grains, legumes, dairy, refined sugar, processed foods, and salt. This group is for people who are committed to this type of diet and would like to meet others who have similar dietary interests. It is a place for people to exchange healthy recipes with, have pot-luck …

All those who enjoy a good novel, past or present, plus some yummy baked goods. I would love to meet with all that love a good read and swap recipes for baked goods, savory and sweet. I am starting this group because I love reading, but I truly feel my best when I create or just eat some good baked goods. No need to bake if that's not your thing. You can bring something that looks yummy from a local bakery or restaurant. So come on Upper Valley peeps, let's meet and discuss a great book. We can …

This group is a forum to 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 real, whole, traditional foods and an omnivorous diet. What are traditional foods? Traditional foods include organic fruits and vegetables, high quality fats (butter, ghee, coconut oil, etc) grass-fed and pastured meats, free-range eggs, organic dai …

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/

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 …

This is a group for local vegetarian and vegans in the capital region.  Welcome all!  :)

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 …

Calling all vegetarians!  Did you go to the CT Veg Fest at the Convention Center in Hartford?  It was fabulous!!!!  Congratulations to our own member Ani Tirpan for envisioning it and for bringing it all to us. This is a group designed to help support one another committed to vegetarian/vegan practices. Meeting for potluck suppers, restaurant trips, sharing the bounties of our gardens are all encouraged. Taste new dishes, swap recipes-raw or cooked. Let's build a sense of community. The spirit …