Fact: 80% of Americans don't know what they are having for dinner each day! Tired of cooking the same thing for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Wish you could cook your favorites restaurant dishes? Don't have the money to eat out, but don't know what to cook at home? Re-conquer your kitchen and discover new culinary skills that will have you cooking like a Chef in your own home. Impress friends and family with delicious new meals, and best of all save money by cooking delicious low-cost meals …

Looking for fellow foodies (male and female) around the ages of 25-55 to share recipes and cooking tips. (no professional cooks or couples please...) We will meet about once a month at a "hosts" house for a potluck type dinner or at a local restaurant in Pinellas county or southern or mid Tampa area.  There will be themes to revolve the cooking around, we'll share recipes, tips, gadgets, etc.  Everything and anything to do with cooking and food.  We'll explore regional cuisines once a month or h …

This is a group for anyone who has eliminated or restricted Gluten and other "harmful" ingredients such as Dairy, Meat, Gmo's ect. from their diets. Whether you have Celiac's disease, intolerence, food allergies or just want to eat a healthy diet that makes you feel better, you can find support and like-minded people here. Making a comittment to live a healthy Gluten Free diet is a challenge. Yes thanks to the large amount of people going gluten free and the food companies jump on the "craze", w …

Ongoing weekly vegan cooking classes using whole foods and local organic produce to make easy healthful meals. Taught by vegan chef and cookbook author Vicki Chelf in her home kitchen. A lunch will be provided at the end of each class. Vicki is a pioneer of vegetarian and vegan cooking, with over 35 years' teaching experience.

This is a meetup for liberal thinkers that happen to like film and also like to cook, or have a partner that likes to cook, or can cut up a watermelon. The film selections will range from movies staring big name actors to esoteric art films, documentaries, and foreign films.  We tend to choose movies that have a broad base of good reviews and hopefully each film will stimulate our thinking and provoke conversation. Everyone is expected to bring a dish from the menu list. Before the meetup, each …

Do you love food? Are you intrigued by the art of food preparation and presentation? If you'd like to attend fun and informative cooking seminars ("Emeril live" style) hosted by some of Tampa Bay's most talented chefs at the restaurants they work in and enjoy their delectable delights, then "FOODIE SCHOOL" is for YOU!!!

Free Skool is the radical idea that everyone has knowledge and skills to share. Tampa Free Skool organizes free community classes that are open to all people. Anyone can teach a class, and anyone can learn. Classes can be held in homes, local businesses or public spaces, and can represent a diverse array of points of view, as long as they are freely given. By doing this, we hope to empower individuals and build a strong, interesting, and diverse community. Past classes have included: art, cookin …

About us. We love to eat. We’re omnivores, carnivores, choco-vores, bacon-vores and, occasionally, even vegetarians. Together we share a common appetite for life… that is, culinary pleasure. So scroll on over to our sign up page (huff, huff) and join us for ongoing culinary conversations and epicurean experiences. We take reservations in store, too, so don't worry if you don't see a lot of RSVP's here........come anyway!

www.suncoastco-op.com The Suncoast Co-op is bringing together people from around the area to focus on the growth of local food economy. We are connecting local foodies around the Tampa bay area to local food, the growth of a Renaissance in worker owned cooperative community owned business models. Connecting grower, producer, customer, marketplace and more online and in community towards the growth of local food! Backyard growers, restauranteurs, farmers markets, gardeners and more should join us …

This group is about getting active for animals. Our calendar is generally used to post when we are going out to leaflet, do an information table, or otherwise educate the public about animal cruelty issues and animal advocacy. We also post fun events there and events from other local animal groups. You should join if you want to help animals and educate others so that they can make a difference too!

Greens, Beans, Onions, Mushrooms, Berries, Seeds*....OH MY! (The SUPER foods found on the super highway to health!) After learning about Dr. Fuhrman through the documentary "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead", attending his recent Health Immersion in Chicago and just completing a 15 day Guided Reboot with Joe (Cross), I’m feeling better than I have in 20 years, and I'm convinced going down the Nutritarian lifestyle yellow brick road will bring nothing but the best of health for all! Dr. Fuhrmans's progr …

This is a social group for young ladies, ages 21-29, in the Tampa Bay area looking for new girlfriends. We all know that making friends can be somewhat intimidating, so hopefully this group can help eliminate that! In this group, we're looking for fun-loving girls who want to leave the cattiness and drama at the door and discover true friends to rely on. After all, we are all here for the same reason: to make new friends! Tampa Bay Girlfriends is an open group. Although the age suggestion is 21- …

Florida Voices for Animals (FVA), sponsors of the Annual Tampa Bay VegFest, is a nonprofit organization. Our members work for the compassionate treatment of animals. Issues we're involved in: exploitation of animals in entertainment, on factory farms, and by breeders; protection of endangered wildlife; spay and neuter programs; reduction of domestic abuse and neglect of companion animals; promotion of plant-based diets; support of animal sanctuaries; and protection of the environment for all ani …

“This is a group for women interested in keeping fit." This group was started to keep members motivated in fitness activities. Looking forward to meeting others with ideas for fitness i.e. beginners to walk/run to get built up to a 5k, hiking, biking, skating and more.  What are your goals? “Let's also get together for affordable social activities too, anything that looks like fun. " We are looking for active members.  Not those who join, never pay their dues and never participate in any of the …

A gathering of those who know life is really a treasure hunt. Interesting and comfortable people who enjoy all kinds of good, events and gatherings. People who are happy, open and interested in collecting good moments, good experiences and good fun to add to their treasure chest of memories for a full and good life. People who know that enjoying what is good with those who enjoy it too, is to find real treasure. Bring the 'gift of you' your greatest treasure to share. Your unique personality and …

The crew at Vida de Cafe on St. Pete Beach has finally begun a meetup group! We are a group of raw vegans on Passagrille Beach and will soon be holding lots of events. We will be hosting raw food preparation classes in the cafe for those who want to learn more about the raw food diet and learn how to make dishes for themselves at home. Some of the classes offered will teach how to make raw vegan basics for those that are raw-curious or just made the decision to go raw, gluten-free classes, and …

ABOUT KAYAK DAYZ™,LLC.- A Social Kayaking Group You do not need to own a kayak. We will deliver and pick up our high qaulity rental kayaks to over 100 launch sites. Our members rent kayaks exclusively from Kayak Dayz for Kayak Dayz events. We are a group for the first time kayaker to the most experienced kayaker.We are known for our many specialty trips since the 1970's such as: Gourmet Food Island Dayz paddle, Sangria Island Dayz paddle, Doggie paddle Dayz, Dolphin & Manatee paddles, Mangrove …

This group is a for everyone looking to connect other positive people, share tips and have fun! All are welcome! Our passions are healthy living, all things holistic & fitness related.  We love sharing our passions and learning from others. We can't wait to meet you! Dana & Brittany

Would like to find people who are interested in putting together a potluck Vegan Passover Seder for next year, 2014 and hope to create an annual community event. Traditional Seder joined with a vegan meal is the only criteria. Join our group and get in on the planning phase of this new event. Local community advertising as well as personal invitations will allow this event to grow.

Welcome Foodies Eats & Meet. Are you ready to explore our local culinary, wine and spirits landscape in our local area, as well as the rest of Florida.  We will also sample our way through the US and do some International tasting was well. Enjoy sampling fine dinning, mom & pop, .  WE will attend events, tastings, various classes and demonstrations. This is a group for food, wine beer and spirits lovers. We hope you come and taste with us.

I am creating this group with the concept of Meetup in mind. We are a group of unique individuals want to try and learn new things. Example, say you've always wanted to learn how to fish, throw darts, work on a car, cook a dish, etc. but might not know how to go about it. Well, in this group, you will be able to try it in an atmoshpere where there is no pressure of people judging you. No matter what your skill set may be, give it a try. Also, if you have a specific skill set that you may want to …

Seeking fun, friendly, adventurous adults interested in social gatherings and making new friends. Activities may include the following: Karaoke, Team Trivia, Dining Out, Movies, Cook-Outs, Road Trips to explore Florida’s beaches and historical sights, photography, art, nature, and other social activities. There are many opportunities for social events in Lakeland including something as simple as appetizers at an icebreaker, or drinks after work to planned parties, cultural events, live music, tr …

We are a volunteer community group who explore the ideas of compassionate living. The central theme of our discussion is that all animals are beings who deserve to be treated with respect, including humans. We encourage you to demonstrate curiosity. Together we study ideas outside the cultural conditioning in which we were all raised. We focus our outreach efforts on introducing an improved way of eating. Eating with love, peace, and compassion for all beings. Our goal is to peel back the laye …

Those looking to eat great food, conquer fears (skydiving, anyone?) and explore Tampa, without the social lubricant of alcohol should consider joining this group. Everyone who joins us should feel comfortable. Suggestions for meetups are encouraged. This group includes diversity of thought and lifestyle as well as all religious beliefs. We have no affiliations and are not a sobriety or singles group. You don't have to be sober to join us and no judgement about drinking. Just abstain while you're …

How to reverse Type I and Type II Diabetes, through diet and life style changes. This is a support group for people who are following the program and an educational program for those who have been saddled with diabetes and didn’t know there is a way to beat diabetes without taking Insulin, drugs, vitamins or supplements. Most of the things you may have heard about diabetes are untrue, it affects 1 person in 3 and is a global pandemic. This program is medically approved by the majority of doctors …

If you are looking to get out with other couples, this is the place to be. You will meet with other couples for dinner in the Sarasota area at some really nice restaurants where you can put on the Ritz as well as meet for burgers and beer. Plenty of events will be planned and your choices of dining adventures will be endless. Age groups and menu pricing will be detailed with each dinner club outing. There are no dues, fees or expectations except to have fun. If you want to host an outing, or sug …

Learn practical homesteading skills classes on self-reliance, gardening, cooking, raising animals, canning, soapmaking, mushroom cultivation, solar panel making, blacksmithing, traditional crafts and much more...

Calling all North Tampa dog lovers! Let's get social! Do you like to get out and socialize with your dog? We'll meet at least once per month on the Groovy patio or in the Carrollwood / Forest Hills neighborhood and discuss other cool things we can do / places we can go with our dogs! We'll also have special get togethers with specific topics like cooking for your dog, how to treat skin allergies the natural way, and we'll always have interesting local doggie experts for you to connect with!