This is a group for people in the Austin area that love baking, eating and sharing cupcakes. We'll be visiting bakeries and having cupcake picnics and taking cupcake classes, and basically doing everything possible about cupcakes in Austin.

Cooking used to be a skill we learned by watching our moms cook.  Today, finding time to cook good food can be a challenge and many of us do not have basic cooking skills.  This group is for great cooks, new cooks, and people afraid to turn on the stove.  Let's get together to learn new techniques (sauteing, smoking), the versatility of different ingredients (eggs, pork), the complexity of world cuisines (Thai, Greek), and the fun of cooking together.  In addition, let's collect our family recip …

We like great food, it's just that we have an expansive definition of great food! Finding & eating the most unique, traditional fare from all over the world, from restaurants to jungle markets to someone's grandmother in the middle of nowhere, it's all about experiencing the authentic, immersive food & culture from all over the world. If it seems bizarre to you we're interested. If you're an adventurous eater, along the lines of TV's "Bizarre Foods," we're looking for you to share in seeking, p …