Thursday, October 11, 2007
Foodie calendar
Tonight
Nutrition for life
Learn to mix your foods and maximize your nutrition from certified nutritionist and health columnist Jeanie Redick.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op
Cost: Free Call: 343-5652 or register via e-mail at info@roanokenaturalfoods.coop.
Friday
Celebrate Sweden
Local Colors goes Scandinavian with authentic cuisine including waffles, rye bread and the classic lutefisk.
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Century Plaza, downtown Roanoke, across from the fire station on Church Avenue.
Cost: Free
Call: 904-2234 or localcolors.org
Monday
Bordeaux Basics
Savor the delicate flavors of this favorite French region. Clement Brown, Bordeaux portfolio manager for Viriginia Distributing Company, leads this journey.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Wine Gourmet, 2219 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $25 per person or $40 per couple for materials and instruction
Call: 400-VINO (8466) or go to winegourmet.biz
Tuesday
Homemade chutney
Learn to cook -- and eat -- this classic Indian dish. Bhawana Scaer is the instructor.
When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Brambleton Center, Roanoke County
Cost: $27
Call: 772-PLAY (7529) or go to
Wednesday
Healthy and tasty cooking
Last class in this series that teaches healthy cooking for cancer prevention. Julie Wimmer is the instructor. This week's topic: maintaining a healthy weight.
When: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Rainbow Forest Baptist Church, Troutville
Cost: Free
Call: 977-1789, ext. 112
Wednesday
Wine appreciation
Increase your knowledge as well as your wine vocabulary concentrating on six varieties of grapes: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Wine Gourmet, 2219 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $25 per person or $40 per couple for materials and instruction
Call: 400-VINO (8466) or go to winegourmet.biz
Friday, Oct. 19
Beer 101
You only thought you learned all you need to know about beer in college. Refine and re-educate your palate to appreciate premium lagers, ales and porters from around the world.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Wine Gourmet, 2219 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $25 per person; $40 per couple for materials and instruction
Call: 400-VINO (8466) or go to winegourmet.biz
Information on upcoming food classes, tastings and demonstrations can be sent to Extra, The Roanoke Times, P.O. Box 2491, Roanoke VA 24010, e-mailed to extra@roanoke.com or faxed to 981-3318. Deadline for submissions is two weeks before the event. For more information, call Nona Nelson at 981-3402.
