* Foodist, chef, traveler, adventurous eater, organic gardener, home canner, pickler, sausage maker, personal chef,  entertainer, recipe conjurer, enthusiastic culinary instructor, tradition vs. "trendy", loves to mingle and explore culture & cuisines .... peoples and places. I love to cook, eat and talk "food".... what other reason to start this group? What other reason to join? We all have something to learn from each other, to share, to explore and to discover .... isn't it so much more fun t …

What is the Twin Cities Hot & Spicy Food Lovers Group? Our group is open to all lovers of hot & spicy food who wish to indulge in the best spicy cuisine in the Twin Cities area! We're a friendly, laid-back group but we are passionate about great spicy food -- our only requirement is, "enjoy yourself"! Can I host my own Hot & Spicy event? Yes! Anyone can host an event! Have you found a great local restaurant willing to take hold back nothing in terms of spicy goodness? Let's check it out! Pleas …

People who are looking for like-minded foodies, travelers, and wine enthusiasts. Explore our local cuisines and find off-the-beaten path places to dine (whether it is at a friend's home making one of their family specialties to a hole-i- the-wall place that only the people "in the know" go).  Share your stories on the fabulous places to travel, gather information on your future destination and discover great wine finds. Share "Peak Experiences" of life with a fantastic group of people!

A group of women who gets together monthly to brew beer! Mission The Bitches Brew Crew is a group of women that are interested in learning how to enjoy drinking beer and homebrewing beer without the sometimes intruding presence of men! We occasionally have special events when men are welcomed into our group as Honorary Brew Bitches otherwise we'd like to keep this a fun place for individuals who identify themselves as women to gather and enjoy fellowship with each other. Want to learn how to hom …

Limited to 15 participants but you need to commit to attending a monthly event as best you can. Goal is to informally learn about wines from different regions. We will focus on wines under $20 and more red than white. Each month a "captain" will be assigned responsible for selecting the theme. Each person will need to bring one bottle of wine matching the theme.

Network and learn with other foodies, help find locally-grown organic and biodynamic vegetables, fruits, milk products, butter, eggs, chicken and meat from pasture-fed animals. We will share ideas and resources for all things related to traditional eating and health. This group based on the dietary principals of the Weston A. Price Foundation, membership not required - everyone welcome!

This foodie group is for people that want to establish a whole-food lifestyle to increase their family's health. You can be anywhere on this path. The group will meet to gain support, share recipes, favorite blogs, books and combine efforts to buy in bulk all while have fun making the switch. The primary focus is gluten-free while still eating whole foods with a Paleo emphasis. Learn how to implement this in kids of all ages including daycare through high school.

Love cooking, want to discover more ways to work veggies in your families diet? Are you an active CSA share owner? Have you considered getting involved in Community Supported Agriculture but don't know where to start? Do you like the idea of CSAs but hesitated making a decision. This group is for you. Opportunities to talk with farmers, learn from experienced CSA share owners, and exchange ideas on recipes.

We attend a local Asian restaurant (rotating between 3-4 places) the second Friday of every month and organize a current Asian cultural event when relevant.