Thursday, May 01, 2008
Upcoming food events
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.
Tuesday
All about herbs
First of a three-part series on growing, cultivating and cooking with herbs.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person
Contact: 776-3693 or cookingmadefun.com
Tuesday, May 13
Cooking Indian dishes
Learn to prepare vegetarian Indian dishes including baigan bharta, pakauri and sweet tamarind chutney.
Where: Brambleton Center, Roanoke County
When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $27
Contact: 772-7529, roanokecountyparks.com
Wednesday, May 14
Wine 101
Learn the basics about wine and its terminology in a snob-free setting.
Where: Wine Gourmet, 2219 Franklin Road, Roanoke
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person or $40 per couple for classroom materials
Contact: 400-8466 or winegourmet.biz
Thursday, May 15
Summertime favorites
Put on a picnic with recipes for muffulettas, barbeque wings, kabobs and macaroons.
Where: Twist & Turns, 128 Campbell Ave., downtown Roanoke
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person includes recipe binder and cooking tool
Contact: 819-0012
Sunday, May 18
Thrill of the grill
Pick up some new tricks for the summer grilling season.
Where: The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
When: 1 to 5 p.m.
Cost: $85 per person
Contact: 985-5900
Monday, May 27
Herbal vinegars
Mary Johnson of the Roanoke Herb Society demonstrates bottling vinegars with several herbs.
Where: Santillane, 99 Houseman St., Fincastle
When: 11 a.m.
Cost: $19 per person
Contact: 473-3898
