Thursday, June 12, 2008
Food events from Roanoke to Blacksburg
TUESDAY
Classic brunch
Master recipes for eggs Benedict, potatoes O'Brien, French toast and more.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person
Contact: 776-3693
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
Summer grilling
New tips, healthy ideas and fresh recipes for the grill.
Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 S. Main St., Blacksburg
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person
Contact: 951-1995 or gourmetpantryonline.com
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
Food and wine
A five-course dinner designed to complement Austrian wines.
Where: The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
When: 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Cost: $85 per person
Contact: 985-5900
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
Better balance
Enjoy fresh fruit samples and get information on balancing nutrition and health.
Where: Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 343-5652 or roanokenaturalfoods.coop
THURSDAY, JUNE 26
Cheesecake
How to make light, sweet, moist, non-cracked cheesecake.
Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 S. Main St., Blacksburg
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $45 per person
Contact: 951-1995 or gourmetpantryonline.com
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
Wine and song
Picnic with live entertainment and a beautiful view.
Where: Valhalla Vineyards
When: 4 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Contact: 725-9463 or wvalhallawines.com
JUNE 27,28
Dessert samples
Taste strawberry shortcake chantilly, a dessert made with fresh strawberries, blueberries and chocolate chips.
Where: Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 343-5652 or roanokenaturalfoods.coop
SUNDAY, JUNE 29
Au natural
Make better organic food choices and green up your kitchen.
Where: The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
When: 1 to 5 p.m.
Cost: $85 per person Contact: 985-5900
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.
