L.A. Cooking, Recipes, Dining (and French) Meetup Group

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L.A. Cooking, Recipes, Dining (and French) Meetup Group http://www.meetup.com/LACooking/ http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/c/2/4/global_92539492.jpeg 20070528

Los Angeles, CA 90064

Location:

San Pedro, CAUSA 90732
Hometown: Houston

Member since:

June 29, 2008

Has attended:

39 Meetups

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Introduction

I want to learn more about food and cooking while meeting people who have a similar interest. I was a French major in college; and, while my French is pretty rusty, I'm also interested in being around those who speak the language and have an interes

Name at least three of your favorite cuisines

Indian, Italian, French

What is your favorite vacation spot?

The trip I've most enjoyed was to Kenya. I love animals and was blown away by the beauty of everything I saw. I felt that I was in a different world.

Describe the most memorable meal you've ever had

Two meals come to mind. One was at Trader Vic's in San Francisco when I was a child. I was traveling with my parents, and that restaurant was so exotic--like nothing I had ever experienced before. There was a real shrunken head on display in the lobby! The food was delicious, and the whole experience left an indelible mark on my memory. The other was at a famous restaurant outside of New Orleans. Again, I was with my parents and some other relatives. The restaurant was on the banks of the Mississippi in an old plantation home. It was so atmospheric that you felt that you had been transported to a different world. The food was magnificent. The first course was turtle soup, and we had filet mignon and lobster as entrees. To this day, I haven't tasted anything superior. Unfortunately, the restaurant later burned down.

What is your cooking level? Beginner, intermediate, advanced, professional, etc... and which type of cuisine is your specialty?

I guess I'm an intermediate cook. I don't have a speciality. I love talking about and learning about food and listen to cooking programs on the radio all the time. I'm also interested in wine and how it pairs with various foods.

Please tell the group a little bit about your interest in food and cooking

I live alone and don't cook a lot myself, but I love to learn about food and cooking and wish to become more proficient at it. When I do cook, I'm always complimented and would say that I'm a good cook although on a narrow range of foods. I'm currently remodeling my kitchen and plan to do more entertaining and cooking in the near future. Whenever I travel, sampling the local cuisine is always one of the things I most enjoy. I regularly listen to cooking programs and also enjoy wine tasting and learning about wine/food pairings. I love eating out and appreciate the gourmet cuisine as well as the ambiance of fine restaurants. I collect cookbooks.

What Rhonda Walker is saying about this Meetup Group

Join this group if you love food--appreciate fine dining, like to cook, like to try new foods, like to talk about dining experiences. Join this group if you love food and like sharing culinary experiences with educated, professional people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

Valerie

Bonjour Rhonda, hope to see you soon. The classes are back on!

Aug 04, 2011 8:19 PM
Becca

I hope so too Rhonda! We are having a lot of fun in this meetup and feeling it the next day!

Apr 27, 2011 10:19 PM
Becca

Hope you feel better Rhonda.

Apr 23, 2011 11:09 AM
Becca

Hi Rhonda,
Welcome to our fitness meetup! This is such a fun & motivated group. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding your health. I have helped a lot of people transform their bodies, including my own after 7 children!See you tonight.

Apr 21, 2011 12:45 PM
antoinette Sensual and Soulful Women: For Women Only

Looking forward to meeting you this Saturday!!! Happy that you are bringing your friend. :)

Mar 15, 2011 3:48 PM
antoinette Sensual and Soulful Women: For Women Only

Welcome Rhoda! Looking forward to empowering the group. :)

Mar 14, 2011 6:09 PM
Valerie

Bonjour Rhonda,
il me tarde de faire votre connaissance pour notre prochaine reunion le dimanche 3 Septembre 2010.
Cordialement,
Valerie

Sep 14, 2010 11:44 PM
Louis L.A. Cooking, Recipes, Dining (and French) Meetup Group

Hi Rhonda,
It was nice seeing you at the Boeuf Bourguign (Beef Bouguignon) Cooking Meetup.

I didn't even realize you were at Korean BBQ at Soowon Galbi and Around the World Holiday Cooking on Christmas Eve which I was at also. See you soon.

Mar 03, 2010 5:16 PM
David

Hi, I found you on the Pleasure Palate meetup page and I noticed your interest in good food. I just started an LA Foodie Specials meetup group to bring together friends who love food, like yourself, while saving you $$$ on your dinner expenses. We've got fun & adventurous events coming up like the Kitchen Nightmares Meetup, where we'll be exploring an L.A. restaurant that Chef Gordon Ramsey turned around on his TV show. Hop on board and come have some fun with us! http://bit.ly/mummb

Jun 15, 2009 12:39 AM
Andree

Thanks! You are too kind! LOL!

Oct 19, 2008 11:20 PM

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Cette cuisine est assaisonnée d'amour...

(This kitchen is seasoned with love.)

"Nous savons, nous savons que nous savons jamais"

(We know, we know that we never know)

When it comes to food, we can never know everything. Would you like to join our never-ending food adventure?

As food lovers, we cook and dine out together, trade recipes/tips/ideas and discuss

all the food magic, maybe in French, too.

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To contact the organizer, email to:

lacooking@gmail.com

MISSION STATEMENT:

By joining this group,

1. You can share your love for food by cooking, eating, dining out, and talking about food together.

2. You will be exposed to many different cuisines and culture.

3. By doing the above activities together with fellow foodies, you can make many new friends, and you don't need to feel lonely anymore!:-)

I also love photography. I have no talent taking photos, but love looking at pictures and occasionally change background photos. If you have any food pictures (or any other pictures) for me to use, please let me know!

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(7-20-10)

Sarah's Cold Summer Soup Making Meetup on 7-17-10 was awesome and the soups tasted delicious! She's very generous to share the recipes. Thank you so much, and hope you can try. She used our sponsor company's lavender sugar and it really made the difference, too. Can be purchased on their website:

www.littleskylavender.com

Chilled Cantaloupe-Peach Soup with Little Sky Lavender Sugar

Sarah Boulton

Serves 6

Prep Time: 30 minutes to prepare, 3 hours minimum to chill

4-6 medium ripe peaches (or mango equivalent)
¼ cup dry white wine
6 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice (approx. two lemons worth)
4 Tablespoons Little Sky Lavender Farm culinary sugar (can be increased to taste)
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 medium sized cantaloupe, seeded and chopped
1 cup fresh orange juice

Peel, pit and slice peaches. Place them in saucepan with everything except the cantaloupe and orange juice. Heat the mixture to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer and cover. Cook an additional 10 minutes or so, cool to room temperature.

Using a blender or food processor, puree the peach mixture. Pour into a bowl. Place cantaloupe into food processor with orange juice (may be done in two batches) and puree until smooth. Add it to the peach mixture. You can leave out a few pieces of melon if you like and add them for some texture. Cover and chill at least 3 hours, preferable overnight. Serve with garnish of fresh mint.

As seen in the first picture, Sarah garnished the soup with chopped fresh mint and basil leaves. They really went well, especial basil was a surprisingly good match!

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