Slow Food is a non-profit, eco-gastronomic member-supported organization that was founded in 1989 to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world. To do that, Slow Food brings together pleasure and responsibility, and makes them inseparable.
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 whole, traditional foods. For a list of local farms and resources and for more information about the group, please see our "About Us" page. If interested in joining, please write a description about yourself in regards to your interest in whole food and nutrition before ap …
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Are you interested in connecting with others who are eco-friendly, wants to live a "greener" life with their family, eat more local food, enjoy the local outdoors, and just get to know more people that enjoy the same lifestyle. It’s for all ages, for families, singles and anything in between. We can grow our group and activities - as a group and as a community as we enjoy sustainable living!
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Pink slime in beef! Arsenic in chicken! The list goes on and on. Where is the real food? This group is for anyone who is looking to purchase real food. If you're looking for Local food ranging from, Grass Fed Beef and Dairy, Pasture Raised Poultry, Organic Vegetables and Fruits, and more, this is the group for you!
VIVA LA RAW! Welcome to DC RAW! This is a Meetup for raw food lovers and enthusiasts to connect, hang out, learn, experiment and enjoy each other! We will be focused on raw vegan food, as well as support for raw food lovers and exploration of all things raw in the DMV! All diets welcome, as are assistant organizers! Feel free to suggest or volunteer to organize an event that you think would benefit the group! Thanks for joining!
Meet locals interested in homesteading and simple living skills like food preservation, caring for livestock, alternative energy, edible landscaping, permaculture, container gardening and more.
… Meet with others in the area who are also interested in aspects of Korean culture, music, language, & food. All levels of proficiency are welcome! Our members share their own cultures... American, Asian (Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, others), European (French, Spanish, others), African, Middle Eastern, and some day even Antarctican ;-) ! The meetups are fun events, and many friendships continue to be formed every month. This group gets together to explore & share lots of common interests, & help le …
Share knowledge and discover the joys and benefits of eating whole, nutrient-dense foods made the way nature intended. Learn about the concept of nourishing traditions and Weston A. Price methods of nurturing the mind and body through whole, traditional foods. Food is medicine and a healthy diet can improve your overall well being. For a list of local farms and resources and for more information about the group, please see our "About Us" page. If interested in joining, please write a desc …
Aloha! You ARE in the right place IF you're EXCITED about looking, feeling, and being your best all day, EVERY DAY. Here we focus on HOW to Upgrade to YOUR CONSCIOUS NUTRITION/LIFESTYLE which gives you: CONTINUOUS PEAK ENERGY, PERFECT WEIGHT, BLISSFUL MOOD, BOOSTED IMMUNITY, MAXIMUM STRENGTH and RADIANT BEAUTY, with grace & ease, now & continuously at the speed of spirit... ...the naturally luxuriant, exotically Fun and Easy way! We host local vegan, rawfood potlucks, outdoor adventures AND …
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The group provides opportunities to meet like minded people interested in eating healthy and living more sustainably. We will discuss green topics and participate in eco-friendly workshops such as canning, fermenting, soap and lotion making. Let us go back to nature by balancing the best of current technology with tried and true traditional techniques.
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Meet fellow wine enthusiasts in the DC region and learn about the fascinating world of wine. You don't have to be a member to attend one of our local events and friends are always welcome! We host wine events for every kind of taster: Beginners to experienced palates. Our wine events include 10 for $10 Super Tastings, meeting with winemakers, wine importers, and journalists.
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Meet with other locals to support each other and discuss the application of you are what you eat. A lifestyle that improves and maintains your health and well-being. We will cover allergy free, organic and eco-friendly living. For more resources on these topics visit www.thewholegang.org.
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… So, you can enjoy joining us in many different types of food-oriented types of events, whether it be cooking together - with our kids - or ladies night out enjoying wine and fine food at some of the best local restaurants. The point is to meet other moms while our little ones play, all while having a GREAT time cooking, laughing, and eating! Of course, sharing recipes is an added bonus. Delicious food enjoyed by the whole family and good friends does wonders to the soul. Food brings people toge …
Provide an opportunity for people in the Washington, DC metro area to explore all that Sicily has to offer. We'll meet in various Italian places in the local area to share experiences and learn from Sicilian expats in the local area. We're open to Sicilians, those of Sicilian heritage, or the curious that want to learn more about this mysterious and culturally rich Mediterranean isle.
… Workshops will generally include a Take Action cooking class that will embody recipes from around the globe and workshops that will revolve around integrative wellness approaches to food and overall health. Any charges will reflect class duration and will work as an all-included fee that will cover materials required and the class-specific Take Action snippet provided. Anyone who is interested in integrative natural health is welcomed to join! Those who are seeking to migrate away from fast- an …
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… Attend an event and after you meet a few people it's easy to meet at a cafe or other location suitable for exchanging because we're all local and nearby to one another. We're just a "text" away! Our motives are a mixture of the practical, the pleasurable and the altruistic. Shop owners, customers and co-workers, friends and professionals desire to interact more fluently with one another. Homemakers want to better help their children with schoolwork. Other people with time on their hands hope to …
… Why establishing chapters is important to Mindfully Nourished: 1) It enables us get more "ACTIVE" people involved in making our country a healthier place. 2) It enables individuals who are not getting the proper education on nutrition/health to become properly educated. 3) Chapters are a great way for individuals to support one-another on the quest to improving their lifestyles. 4) As a practitioner, by starting a local chapter it can help you grow your business, which in turn helps make our cou …
This DC Metro group meets regularly to discuss our successes, our struggles, answer any questions people may have and participate in a community of like-minded friends. We will also hold ad-hoc potluck meet-ups, picnics in the park, local farm visits and who knows what else. The group is led by Matthew & Stacy of http://PaleoParents.com but we welcome all members to suggest events and participate fully!
Meet other local people who support Permaculture design for creating more-sustainable human environments. Everyone welcome, including all regional residents, friends & supporters! Permaculture offers practical solutions to many of the problems facing the world by using ecology as the basis of organizing systems of food production, housing, technology, economics and community. Please join us as we cultivate a beautiful, delicious and healthy tomorrow! Activities include discussion groups, tours, …
Since its inception in 2007, Good Eats and Meets has been a gathering place for people who love food, and love to socialize. The group spread from Charlotte, NC to Columbia, SC, Atlanta, GA, and now, Washington DC. Whether you are new to the area or a lifelong resident, Good Eats & Meets is for fun-spirited people that are looking to try something new - be it a new type of wine, a new cuisine, or a new social activity. We explore the local 'Best of" lists, sniff out the hidden neighborhood ge …
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