Thursday, May 22, 2008
Upcoming food events in Roanoke and Blacksburg
TUESDAY
Herbal vinegars
Mary Johnson of the Roanoke Herb Society demonstrates bottling vinegars with several herbs.
Where: Santillane, 99 Houseman Street, Fincastle
When: 11 a.m.
Cost: $19 per person
Contact: 473-3898
FRIDAY, MAY 30
Ethiopian cuisine
Explore the culture and cuisine of this beautiful country
Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 S. Main St., Blacksburg
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person
Contact: 951-1995 or gourmetpantryonline.com
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4
Cuts like a knife
Sharpen your knife skills as you chop, cut, slice and dice.
Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 S. Main St., Blacksburg
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $45 per person
Contact: 951-1995 or gourmetpantryonline.com
FRIDAY, JUNE 6
Wine and wags
Bring your pooch along for a tour of the vineyard. Taste Virginia wine; snack baskets available or bring your own picnic.
Where: Lexington Valley Vineyard, 80 Norton Way, Rockbridge Baths.
When: 4 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Contact: (540) 462-2974 or lexingtonvalleyvineyard.com
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.
