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 …

I LOVE spicy food, I eat it every day and seek it out everywhere I go. That's right, I'm a chile head! If you believe food should be felt as well as tasted, you're in the right place. This isn't for the "That isn't too spicy is it?" crowd. We like things hot hot hot and tasty as can be. Get ready to travel the world with your mouth - Thai, Mexican, Indian, Jamaican, not to mention some American favorites like habanero hot wings or real chile chili! Join now and meet other local Hot 'n Spic …

A fun and interactive cooking class! These cooking classes will teach you how to make simple and delicious menus from across the globe. We will explore a different cuisine in each class...from Italian, to Mexican, Spanish, Gluten-Free or Vegan....we will cover it all in simple recipes that a cook of any skill level can learn! These classes are very interactive, hands-on, and a great way to meet other aspiring cooks. There will be a base fee for each class which will depend on what we're preparin …

Newport Beach Young Women's Cooking Group is a group of young ladies (20's-30's) in the Newport Beach area who like to cook, want to experiment with new recipes and cooking styles, and like sharing food! Sorry guys, but this group is for ladies only. Join us if you want to meet other fun, friendly women in the area who enjoy healthy cooking. This group is perfect for ladies who are new to the area, want to try out some new recipes, work on cooking skills or are just looking to meet some new girl …

I just got an email with a bunch of recipes for Persian food and I had a total "Julie and Julia" moment. I'm pretty sure I don't want to start a blog, so I figured it might be fun to start a meetup where we can get together and try the recipes. I'm Persian, and I've always wanted to learn how to cook Persian food and I figured this group would attract other Iranians who want to learn to cook (though anyone interested in learning how to make persian food is welcome).   I'm hoping for novice cook …

We are a friendly, fun-loving couple that are incredibly passionate about good food and wine. We are looking for other couples who share this love so we can explore new restaurants together, have dinner parties, and conduct private wine tastings from our collections. Or maybe plan trips to wine country.  How to tell if this is the right group for you: 1) You think nothing of driving across town to try out the latest restaurant opening. Even a weeknight is ok because you don't need a sitter and w …

I want to start this group to have fun learning Chinese cooking also to learn to speak Chinese and to meet new people that love Chinese food and culture. We will making Chinese Pork Steamed Buns, (Baozi). I will be bringing all the items needed for the steamed buns including steamer, I only ask that some bring two large bottles of green tea, plum tea, etc. and for desert Chinese style sponge cake. Also, each participant can bring their own chopping knife and cutting board. IF SOMEONE WANTS TO PR …

    Cette cuisine est assaisonnée d'amour...   (This kitchen is seasoned with love.)       "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.     ********************** To contact the organizer, email to: lacooki …

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 relations keep asking me about doing some cooking classes, and i done already a bunch of it in France and Belgium and it was always fun, so here I am. So let's cook, sip some wine, have fun, meet each other and make some new friend! ;-) Chef Laurent Elmerich

If American diet trends continue, it is predicted that by the year 2015, 2 in every 5 adults will be obese. Hundreds of nutritional studies have demonstrated a strong and undeniable link between malnourishment and chronic illnesses such as Type 2 diabetes, Heart Disease, and Cancer. By providing our members with the opportunity to attend FREE nutrition lectures in addition to special diet cooking classes, healthy eating store tours, fitness assessments, a nutrition book club, and consultations w …

About three years ago, I became interested in food. I’ve always enjoyed cooking and eating, so I guess one could say that I’ve always been interested in food. But one day as I was sitting at home, I happened upon a documentary, ‘Food, Inc.’ That’s when I became intrigued by food... or rather, the process behind food... where it comes from, how it’s grown, etc. It didn’t take much time before I decided that the most fulfilling thing I could do for myself would also be the most fulfilling thing I …

Santa Monica Young Women's Cooking Club is a hybrid of a book club, a dinner party, and girl's night out! We are a group of young ladies in the Santa Monica area who like to cook, want to experiment with new recipes, and like sharing our food!  Sorry guys, but this group is for the ladies only. Join us if you want to meet other fun, friendly women in the area who enjoy cooking (especially healthy cooking). Whether you are new to the area, want to try out some new recipes and work on your cooking …

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.

If American diet trends continue, it is predicted that by the year 2015, 2 in every 5 adults will be obese. Hundreds of nutritional studies have demonstrated a strong and undeniable link between malnourishment and chronic illnesses such as Type 2 diabetes, Heart Disease, and Cancer. By providing our members with the opportunity to attend FREE nutrition lectures in addition to special diet cooking classes, healthy eating store tours, fitness assessments, a nutrition book club, and consultations w …

The Sky Room is a group of Wine, Beer, Spirits and Food Enthusiasts. Members gain exclusive access to monthly Wine Tasting, Beer Tasting, Food & Wine Pairing Events, Wine Cruises, Special Wine Tours to local Hot Spots and Vineyards, Happy Hours, Cooking Events and VIP Parties in the rooftop “Up Lounge”, within The Sky Room, and Wine Down Lounge.

1) We are a garden Co-Op; we share our harvests. 2) We like to putter in each others gardens.  It is more fun together and we like to show off our plants. 3) Big harvests give opportunities for Big Cook-Offs.  Join us and make dishes to take home. 4) Learn about Edible Gardening, Natural Pest Control, Permaculture, Green Construction, Ethnic and Veggie Cooking, Computers, and TED. 5) Maybe a little wine and music in the garden as well.   Many of our activities are ADA, elderly, and kid friendly.