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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WILL READ FOR FOOD - MARCH BOOK CLUB
- Sat Mar 03
  1:00 PM
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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 icon for information and enjoy the reading of: HERE IS HOW IT WORKS: 1. All attendees purchase/check out their book either at the library or purchase online 2. We read the... Learn more

Hosted by: Kelly, and Vanessa Moses (Group Founder/Creator)
- Stacy:
  it got picked, it got picked! very exciting...see you there!
  
  Posted February 3 at 1:05 PM
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Cooking Chicks, Coffee, & Connections - Ladies Luncheon!
- Wed Mar 07
  11:30 AM
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- 8 attending
- 12 spots left
- 0 comments
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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 another one! It was great to meet follow Cooking Chicks who work from home in a variety of backgrounds and industries from starting their own businesses, showcasing their... Learn more

Hosted by: Ines Katharina, and Vanessa Moses (Group Founder/Creator)
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COOKING CHICK CLASSES: COCKTAILS, CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES, HERBS & SPICES OH MY!
- Sun Apr 01
  1:00 PM
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- 9 attending
- 13 spots left
- 0 comments
Price:

$45.00 per person
Katherine-Anne Confections Chocolate Kitchen

2745 W Armitage, Chicago, IL (map)
JOIN US FOR COCKTAILS, CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES, HERBS & SPICES OH MY! We're excited to host the upcoming Chocolate Truffle making class with Logan Square Candy hot spot - Katherine Anne Confections and sponsor CRAVE Chicago ~ the city's hottest women's guide to businesses you crave! For those of you new to The Cooking Chicks we are Chicago's... Learn more

Hosted by: Vanessa Moses (Group Founder/Creator), and Katherine Duncan
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COOKING UNDERGROUND: St. Paddy's Potluck
- Sun Mar 11
  5:00 PM
- RSVP 1 spot
  left
- 7 attending
- 3 comments
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$6.00 per person

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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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THE COOKING CHICKS COOK UP SUPPORT FOR UNICEF'S TAP WATER PROJECT!
- Fri Mar 23
  7:00 PM
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- 7 attending
- 2 comments
Centered Chef

177 N Ada St #101, Chicago, Il (map)
Hi Cooking Chicks! We are excited to announce the upcoming event in support of Unicef's Tap Water Project! Featuring a host of TOP CHEFS performing exciting demos,... Learn more

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

February 19 at 5:00 PM, 13 Cooking Chicks attended
COOKING UNDERGROUND - WARM UP WITH WINTER SOUPS
They rated it 4.502 (2 ratings)

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
February 15 at 6:00 PM, 6 Cooking Chicks attended
EATWORKING - Mediterranean ANYONE?
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

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... Learn more
February 12 at 5:00 PM, 13 Cooking Chicks attended
COOKING UNDERGROUND - GET YOUR VEGETARIAN ON!
They rated it 5.003 (3 ratings)

“
Amazing food and the meat-free Chicks rocked!! Great conversation and good times!

—Vanessa Moses

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

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

—Liz Boettner

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A great group of ladies. Vanessa, thanks for opening up your home and for the delicious food!

—cindy
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

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Ronnie Wu joined
Yesterday at 10:18 PM

"I was on my way to culinary and pastry school in NYC following stints at a GF bakery and a French pastry shop, but decided to stay in Chicago at the last minute. May go back one day, but would love to meet others passionate about food and Chicago!"
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Cindy RSVPed Yes for THE COOKING CHICKS COOK UP SUPPORT FOR UNICEF'S TAP WATER PROJECT!
Yesterday at 12:08 PM

Mar 23

THE COOKING CHICKS COOK UP SUPPORT FOR UNICEF'S TAP WATER PROJECT!
Friday 7:00 PM at Centered Chef

7 attending

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New RSVP

Sarah Ball RSVPed Yes for COOKING UNDERGROUND: St. Paddy's Potluck
Yesterday at 8:30 AM

Mar 11

COOKING UNDERGROUND: St. Paddy's Potluck
Sunday 5:00 PM

7 attending
New Member

Pola Jaramillo joined
Thursday at 8:29 PM

"I love to entertain, cook, and enjoy myself along with my family. However, I dont find enough time to balance that off with adult-girlie company or conversation. I'm always looking to better my meals becuase I LOVE to eat!!!"
New RSVP

Katie Weil RSVPed Yes for COOKING CHICK CLASSES: COCKTAILS, CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES, HERBS & SPICES OH MY!
Thursday at 12:05 PM

Apr 1

COOKING CHICK CLASSES: COCKTAILS, CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES, HERBS & SPICES OH MY!
Sunday 1:00 PM at Katherine-Anne Confections Chocolate Kitchen

9 attending
New RSVP

Joann Lysiak RSVPed Yes for Cooking Chicks, Coffee, & Connections - Ladies Luncheon!
Wednesday at 11:42 PM

Mar 7

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

8 attending
New Member

Joann Lysiak joined
Wednesday at 11:38 PM

"I love to cook. My passion is cooking with top quality organic ingredients, local small farm supplied and produced with love and consciousness. Let's get back to basics - know our suppliers, where our food comes from and COOK again."
New RSVP

raelie kaplan RSVPed Yes for THE COOKING CHICKS COOK UP SUPPORT FOR UNICEF'S TAP WATER PROJECT!
Wednesday at 7:46 PM

Mar 23

THE COOKING CHICKS COOK UP SUPPORT FOR UNICEF'S TAP WATER PROJECT!
Friday 7:00 PM at Centered Chef

7 attending
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Meredith Konrad commented on THE COOKING CHICKS COOK UP SUPPORT FOR UNICEF'S TAP WATER PROJECT!
Wednesday at 1:48 PM

"Hey there!! Do you know if they need any volunteers? Also my +1 is a freelance videographer. If they need the event filmed and edited he would be happy to volunteer his services too :)"

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Meredith Konrad RSVPed Yes for THE COOKING CHICKS COOK UP SUPPORT FOR UNICEF'S TAP WATER PROJECT!
Wednesday at 1:44 PM

Mar 23

THE COOKING CHICKS COOK UP SUPPORT FOR UNICEF'S TAP WATER PROJECT!
Friday 7:00 PM at Centered Chef

7 attending