The Cooking Chicks

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, right?! But something hit me 2 years ago when all of a sudden I got inspired to just try and cook! I grew up in a home where dinner was ALWAYS ready so I never had to think about what was I going to eat. But now that I have been on my own in Chicago for 9 years and recently married to an avid cook I thought let's give it a try!

I realized over time cooking was my outlet and relaxation from the stress of my full-time real estate career. Cooking for me has become a burning passion and sincere love. Since starting The Cooking Chicks in March 2010, I have not only gained amazing skills and cooking ideas but each and every "Cooking Chick" I meet inspires me to keep this going and perfecting my skills as well as growing my recipe box!

I hope The Cooking Chicks can bring you something - whether it be sharing your talents and coveted tips and recipes, to making friends, and growing your food lover network!

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EATWORKING - Mediterranean ANYONE?
- Wed Feb 15
  6:00 PM
- RSVP 2 spots
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- 8 attending
- 0 comments
Price:

$5.00 per person
Kan Zaman

617 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL (map)
Hi Cooking Chicks! Join us for another EATworking event series! This event is completely revolved around enjoying dinner and networking after work with other women foodies! We'll be doing it up Mediterranean style with one of my favorite restaurants KAN ZAMAN! A hidden River North gem with the best beef shish kabob you'll ever have! Enjoy... Learn more

Hosted by: Vanessa Moses (Group Founder/Creator), and Giselle
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COOKING UNDERGROUND - WARM UP WITH WINTER SOUPS
- Sun Feb 19
  5:00 PM
- RSVP 4 spots
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- 13 attending
- 3 comments
Price:

$6.00 per person
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Hi Chicks, It's cooooooold out there and what better way to warm up then with WINTER SOUPS and The Cooking Chicks! Join us for our signature COOKING UNDERGROUND event as... Learn more

Hosted by: Kelly, Sue Elster, and Vanessa Moses (Group Founder/Creator)
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WILL READ FOR FOOD - MARCH BOOK CLUB
- Sat Mar 03
  1:00 PM
- RSVP 5 spots
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- 12 attending
- 1 comment
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$6.00 per person
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Hi Cooking Chicks! WILL READ FOR FOOD - our foodie inspired book club continues with an amazing book for March! Hand selected from last month's group! Click on the book... Learn more

Hosted by: Kelly, and Vanessa Moses (Group Founder/Creator)
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Cooking Chicks, Coffee, & Connections - Ladies Luncheon!
- Wed Mar 07
  11:30 AM
- → RSVP
- 5 attending
- 15 spots left
- 0 comments
Price:

$6.00 per person
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You're invited to Cooking Chicks, Cocktails, & Connections for a...... After the success of our first day-time mid-week event for the 'Chicks we've decided to do... Learn more

Hosted by: Ines Katharina, and Vanessa Moses (Group Founder/Creator)
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COOKING UNDERGROUND: St. Paddy's Potluck
- Sun Mar 11
  5:00 PM
- RSVP 2 spots
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- 6 attending
- 3 comments
Price:

$6.00 per person

RSVP deadline:

Mar 10, 2012 5:00 PM
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Hi Chicks & Girls About Town guests! A little pre-St. Patrick's Day potluck, perhaps? Come with your St. Patty's inspired dishes and enjoy some yummy food that may spark... Learn more

Hosted by: Stacy, and Vanessa Moses (Group Founder/Creator)
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Recent Meetups

Sunday at 5:00 PM, 13 Cooking Chicks attended
COOKING UNDERGROUND - GET YOUR VEGETARIAN ON!
They rated it 5.003 (3 ratings)

“
Great event! Very nice to meet everyone everyone and thank you Colleen for hosting! :)

—Giselle

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It was a fun time, in a cozy atmosphere!

—cindy
February 4 at 12:00 PM, 17 Cooking Chicks attended
COOKING CHICK CLASSES: SHMEAR ME! BAGELS & BRUNCH
They rated it 5.005 (5 ratings)

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This was a wonderful demo and group of ladies. Can't wait to make these yummy treats again.

—Meredith McNulty

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I had a good time! I never would have thought about doing the bagel, cream cheese, hot sauce, deli meats, and peppers! ...

—Liz Boettner
February 1 at 11:30 AM, 16 Cooking Chicks attended
COOKING CHICKS, COFFEE, & CONNECTIONS
They rated it 5.003 (3 ratings)

Hi Chicks! Do you work from home and sometimes would like to get out, meet others and do some networking over great food? Please join me and other "Chickpreneurs" who... Learn more
January 29 at 12:00 PM, 16 Cooking Chicks attended
EATWORKING- BRUNCH!: HEATING UP @ 25 DEGREES
They rated it 5.004 (4 ratings)

“
awesome! can't wait for the next one!

—Janet

“
Delicious food and great conversation...can't wait for my next meetup with this group. Thanks Vanessa!

—Heather
January 28 at 1:00 PM, 13 Cooking Chicks attended
WILL READ FOR FOOD - OUR BOOK CLUB IS BACK!
They rated it 5.004 (4 ratings)

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Great group. Great food. Great book talk.

—sarah noonan

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phenomenal food, fantastic company and a fast read. as my first meet-up with this group, it was the perfect introduction to these girls.

—stephanie

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New RSVP

Heather RSVPed Yes for WILL READ FOR FOOD - MARCH BOOK CLUB
4 hours ago

Mar 3

WILL READ FOR FOOD - MARCH BOOK CLUB
Saturday 1:00 PM

12 attending
New Discussion

Vanessa Moses started THANK YOU!
Yesterday at 2:22 PM

"Hi Chicks! Thanks to all who attended! This event was amazing and we had a blast as well as great food, surprises and lots of laughs!..."

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New RSVP

Christie RSVPed Yes for Cooking Chicks, Coffee, & Connections - Ladies Luncheon!
Yesterday at 12:53 PM

Mar 7

Cooking Chicks, Coffee, & Connections - Ladies Luncheon!
Wednesday 11:30 AM

5 attending
New Rating

Liz Boettner attended COOKING CHICK CLASSES: SHMEAR ME! BAGELS & BRUNCH
Monday at 6:38 PM

"I had a good time! I never would have thought about doing the bagel, cream cheese, hot sauce, deli meats, and peppers! So strange, but so good!"

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Group Review

cindy wrote a group review
Monday at 11:04 AM

"Fun!"
New Rating

cindy attended COOKING UNDERGROUND - GET YOUR VEGETARIAN ON!
Monday at 11:04 AM

"It was a fun time, in a cozy atmosphere!"

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New RSVP

Megan Calder RSVPed Yes for EATWORKING - Mediterranean ANYONE?
Monday at 8:28 AM

Feb 15

EATWORKING - Mediterranean ANYONE?
Wednesday 6:00 PM at Kan Zaman

8 attending
New Discussion

Vanessa Moses started Meetup details changed: COOKING CHICK CLASSES: COCKTAILS, CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES, HERBS & SPICES OH MY!
Monday at 1:57 AM

"I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://www.meetup.com... *PLEASE NOTE: NEW DATE, EVENT PARTNERS, AND UPDATED EVENT FEE FOR THIS CLASS!..."

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New Rating

Giselle attended COOKING UNDERGROUND - GET YOUR VEGETARIAN ON!
Sunday at 9:56 PM

"Great event! Very nice to meet everyone everyone and thank you Colleen for hosting! :)"

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New comment

Ellie commented on COOKING UNDERGROUND - WARM UP WITH WINTER SOUPS
Sunday at 5:08 PM

"Winter soups are one of my favorite winter comfort foods. I cannot wait to meet everyone and learn some new recipes!"

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