Here are the facts as discrete as possible (reference links on the bottom): We believe our everyday food is inefficient. Energy production/cost efficiency ---e.g. less than 1% of the consumed energy in production of beef is actually produces the final product) ---This also applies to most most farm plant foods. Time consumption ---It takes more than a year for one cow to mature for consumption. Social norms should be reevaluated. -- Anything can be eaten as long as its benefit/harm is scient …

Curious-on-Hudson is a culture resource in Dobbs Ferry. We offer classes, books and events on many topics. But we're passionate about FOOD and the ENVIRONMENT and we plan to show it through an on-going series of workshops, classes, meet-ups, lectures and more. Join us as we connect the dots between Suppliers, Producers, Advocates, Authors, and Consumers.

A group for those interested in leading a healthy and enjoyable life! Real whole food is delicious and good for you, and it should be fun to prepare and eat with friends and family. Learn about what "real food" is and why it is so important for our health. We are focused on helping people eat fresh whole foods on a local and sustainable scale as much as possible. We will help you to avoid foods that are not good for you such as highly-processed foods, sugary foods, refined carbohydrates, and bad …

Women Heart Food is a FREE group for Lesbian/Bi female foodies and their friends! We get together for two main reasons, make new friends and of course, EAT! The Foodie's primary objective is to provide women with a casual, safe, and fun opportunity to socialize, relax and make friends through a variety of activities centered mostly around the pleasure of eating FOOD! Being a Foodie is easy and FREE! You just pay for what you EAT :) Our group's primary focus is, but not limited to the following M …

Welcome back to all of you! Formerly the Raw Foods Group of Greenwich, founded by Shona (thank you, Shona xo), we are now officially known as Ecstatic Eating!tm Raw Foods Meetup of Connecticut, or just Ecstatic Eating! for short. Though our gatherings will take place in Stamford, CT, we welcome raw food enthusiasts from all over; NY, NJ, VT, MA and anyone traveling the world and stopping in CT along the way. My goal is to bring people together into community through raw foods education and great …

Body Actualized is a Brooklyn based organization dedicated to raising human consciousness by supporting the creative artist within. It seeks to provide opportunities for healthy living choices, for artistic involvement, to provide education and guidance, and to create, nurture, and maintain a community of individuals committed to mindful living, creative exploration, and spiritual growth.

Come and learn to make tasty and healthy Japanese delicacies! You will learn how easy it is to create tasty Japanese food without going through complicated procedures. Certain key techniques will be demonstrated. In Japanese cuisine there is more emphasis on freshness and seasonality of the ingredients. The huge variety of seasonal foods results in an appreciation of when the different foods are in season and their suitability for providing satisfaction at the time of year when their quality is …

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 …

You are a Natural Activist if you are willing to defend your natural human rights! You live consciously. You may be a holistic health counselor, organic foods chef, farmer, builder, landscaper or gardener, entrepreneur, healer, homemaker, naturalist, freedom activist, or a combination of any of the above. You understand that "The price of freedom is eternal vigilance" (Thomas Jefferson). Therefore, you recognize that our Constitutional Republic needs to be restored and maintained in order to tru …

We are a group of moms interested in learning how to cook, learning how to cook better, or just in getting together with other moms who like to cook. Some of us are into gluten-free, low-sodium, low-carb, high-protein, all-natural, local, or organic foods while some of us are into buttery pastries or sweet treats - and some of us just love it all! We live in Northern New Jersey and meet once a month to eat, taste each other's cooking, share recipes, throw dinner parties, or try new restaurants a …

Healthy Central Brooklyn is a community wide-effort inviting neighborhood residents, schools, workplaces, healthcare providers and community organizations to come together to move forward policies, systems and environmental changes which support the health of our community. Healthy Central Brooklyn has the goal of helping the residents of Central Brooklyn live longer healthier lives.

Ann Pale Kreyol is a group for Haitians and Haitian-Americans to connect with each other through participation in various cultural and volunteer events while learning, speaking and improving Kreyol language skills. We all commit to being respectful of other members and open and receptive to people at various levels of their Haitian cultural awareness and Kreyol speaking ability. My hope is that through participation in this group we help each other to honor the language and improve our Kreyol f …

This group has been created to bring people together that love to sing in both Japanese and English to do Karaoke around New York City.  Occasionally, we go to other music and cultural events, such as festivals, street fairs, concerts, etc. Since our members speak both Japanese and English, or are learning either Japanese or English, our meetups will be bilingual (unless otherwise posted.)  We frequently use our meetups as a means of language exchange. Anyone who joins to sing only in English w …

I see so many great food-related festivals and events going on in NYC throughout the year, but I believe I probably miss out on even more that I never hear about! So I thought it would be fun to put together a group to keep each other informed of events and hang out at them. For example, I just realized that I missed the Lobster Rumble a few weeks ago, but will be 100% attending the upcoming Bacon Bash and Cheesemonger Invitational! (as of 6/23/12) Please feel free to schedule events, and/or sen …

Enough of North Indian food already - you've got to learn make Goan food, and once you've eaten Goan food, all food with heavy cream and ghee will be a thing of the past. We could share and compare recipes or I can show you how to whip up a delicious tempting meal in 40 minutes. Goan food is aromatic and very inviting using many Indian spices and mainly tumeric, the new found organic antiseptic medicinal herb. Fish and coconut are the other two big ingredients in Goan cooking. I am hoping you gu …

From the professional to the home cook, this group caters to those who love to make and share authentic, home cooked meals. We gather regularly to cook for each other, share recipes and tips, and meet other good people. The group is a part of Feastly, an online marketplace that connects passionate cooks with hungry eaters to offer homemade meals prepared and served in a cook's home. We have a growing following of hundreds of cooks and thousands of eaters in D.C. and NY. Now, back to the meetup!  …

I may just be the ideal person to represent the Italian culture because I am Italian-American raised in the smells and cultures of Italy in NYC and hope to bring my personal experiences to the group to keep it going strong. My parents are 100% Italian while I was born in NYC as a first generation Italian-American Paone. Growing up, I spend many Summers in Italy and recall them to be the best Summer's of my childhood. Spending the Summer months in Italy was a special time allowing me to expe …

Hi All, I was going thru all the meet ups organizations and found that there wasn't a meet up group for post college malayalees to meet and hang out with other malayalees in the NYC area in various social settings. Hopefully we can all create solid friendships going forward. Who knows, we might know each other already some way or another. We can do comedy clubs, lounges, dinner parties in the city, watch movies, enjoy the Manhattan nightlife, do sporting events, and maybe do the occassional trip …

This is a group for people that want to learn more about how to live a truly healthy lifestyle. We hold weekly workshops and Q&A sessions that touch upon a different subject every two weeks. Most of what we learn about health comes from a quick soundbite or is a message being put out by a large organization trying to sell their product or drug. At our Meetings we discuss the truth about health. We discuss, in depth, various topics ranging anywhere from Organic foods, Raw foods, Chiropractic care …

NEW YORK SOCIETY OF MIXOLOGY We ameliorate 8 million lively souls, in the most legendary city in the world, with a single sip. Our cocktails crafted with heart and hand. The society is a meet up established for aspiring bartenders, sommliers, flair bartenders, mixologist, and cocktail chefs. Other restaurant professionals are welcome. This community was originally devised as a career support group for bartenders searching for a job in the food and hospitality field. Yet, we want to expand to b …

We are a group of Mother's who are interested in holistic health for ourselves and our families. We are an open minded group where each individuals choices are respected. Our goal is to mainly educate, and support mothers on their journey to Holistic Health. New, expectant and experienced parents are welcome to join to share ideas, support one another, learn and grow the holistic community in our neighborhood. We will focus on holistic health, wellness, fitness, parenting, diet and lifestyle. So …

It’s time to eat all the ethnic cuisines that Queens has to offer. Members will eat in a family style setting most of the time and share the total food costs plus tax and tips. The only exception is that you pay for your own drinks and dessert. This group is for adventurous people. I can’t guarantee that the food is up to your liking. So eat at your own risks! :) This group may not be suitable for vegetarians. Rules: 1. If you RSVP "Going" but do not show up for three times, you will be remov …

New York Italians is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting and celebrating the rich culture and heritage of Italy and its people through outstanding cultural events and culinary programs, language classes, educational lectures and charities. In establishing closer cultural relations between the United States and Italy, we pledge to create a stronger face-to-face community to preserve Italian heritage and strengthen the common thread between the Italian and Italian-American …

LIFE IS AN ECHO. What you send out – comes back. What you sow – you reap. What you give – you get. What you see in others – exists in you. Do not judge – so you will NOT be judged. Radiate and give LOVE – and Love comes back to you. ~ Zig Ziglar It's not happy people who are thankful, it is thankful people who are happy. ~ Unknown What is LIFE OUT LOUD? Our philosophy is simple ... be positive, inclusive, supportive and really enjoy the moments and memories we are building together. Life is too …

Konnichiwa! Douzo Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu! こんにちは！どうぞよろしくお願いします！ Pleased to meet you all! welcome to the Japan Cultural Appreciation group! Mission Statement The purpose of the Japan Cultural Appreciation Group (JCAG) is to promote both Japanese and English language as well as Japanese culture. This is accomplished by providing a service that helps people to learn either language who may otherwise have learning or financial difficulties doing so. In a friendly environment, people from all over t …

Welcome raw/vegans, those interested in healthy food and lifestyle, chefs, artists, and the peculiar! We are an enthusiastic bunch of creative, health conscious, loving individuals eager to share the raw vegan lifestyle. We are committed to community, facilitating raw food education, potlucks, field trips, exploring local restaurants, and more, sharing innovative, high-vibe, healthy gastronomy. We are pushing the boundaries with raw vegan cuisine, mixing exotic flavors, making gourmet plates, pl …

This is a meetup group based on the magazine Great Restaurants of Long Island. The purpose of this meetup is to explore new restaurants in Long Island and meet new friends. This group is for primarily for singles in the early thirties to late forties age group who live in Long Island. Zagat lists about 1,581 restaurants in Long Island alone! Great Restaurants magazine feature about 162 restaurants. I am one of the organizers of New York Ethnic food meetup. That meetup is a successful meetup whic …

This Meetup is for people growing food in NYC who want to meet and learn from other NYC farmers. Throughout the city, people are growing food in community gardens, urban farms, back and front yards, window sills, rooftops, and every pocket of space we can find. Let's learn from one another and help to grow more food in NYC! Through this meetup group, you can: *Post your questions and comments on this group's Message Board (see menu to the left). *Attend a meetup! See below for upcoming Cit …