*** Next event: The "Taste-and-Tell" on Sunday, April 20. The focus of this event is Yeasted Pastry + Laminated Dough. Please join the group for event details and to RSVP.   Most recent event: The "Homemade Bread Showcase." Here's a recap in photos/video. Who are Chicago Amateur Bread Bakers? We are avid home bakers of yeasted, artisanal breads. Each month, we come together in-person to share our bread-baking experiences and learn from one another. All levels are encouraged--from those w …

Hi, I am Vanessa Moses the creator and founder of The Cooking Chicks! We are a community of professional women who love to eat, create, cook and share our love of food! Whether you like to cook or want to learn or just like to eat - our group was created to inspire and connect talented home cooks, chefs, food entrepreneurs and anyone who calls themselves "Foodie" - we just ask you always come hungry! I honestly always loved to entertain but actually hated cooking - crazy for some to believe, rig …

Calling all slow cooker/crock pot chefs! The purpose of this group is multifold: - to COOK and SAMPLE new crock pot recipes - to share recipes and ideas with friends - to meet new friends/chefs that share the passion of experimenting with delicious slow cooker recipes! Here's how it works: Once a month, the group will meet to sample crock pot creations that were cooked over the course of that day (by signing up to attend, you are committing to cook!). All attendees bring their pot, a print-out o …