Thursday, June 19, 2008
Upcoming food events in Roanoke and Bedford
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
Summer grilling
Fire up the grill and learn some new tips, healthy ideas and fresh recipes.
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
TUESDAY, JUNE 24
Southwestern flavor
Learn the basics of Mexican cooking as well as some Tex-Mex, Southwest and Baja dishes. Recipes include salsa and guacamole, fajitas, enchiladas, tamales and more.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person
Contact: 776-3693 or cookingmadefun.com
THURSDAY, JUNE 26
Cheesecake
How to make the perfectly 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 under the summer skies with live entertainment and a beautiful view.
Where: Valhalla Vineyards, Roanoke
When: 4 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Contact: 725-9463 or valhallawines.com
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
TUESDAY, JULY 8
Ice cream and sorbet
Learn how to make various flavors of ice cream and sorbet along with sauces to accompany.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person
Contact: 776-3693 or cookingmadefun.com
SATURDAY, JULY 12
Horses and hounds
A paw-friendly festival with plenty of events for pooches, wine and food for people and a parade for horses.
Where: Johnson's Orchard, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford
When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: $10 in advance for adults; $5 for kids and dogs; $15 per person at gate
Contact: 586-3707, peaksofotterwinery.com
TUESDAY, JULY 15
Fresh pasta
Learn how to make fresh pasta and a simple sauce.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person
Contact: 776-3693 or cookingmadefun.com
SUNDAY, JULY 27
Discover Spain
Learn about Spanish favorites such as paella and chimichurra, as well as food history and Spanish wines.
Where: The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
When: 1 to 5 p.m.
Cost: $85 per person
Contact: 985-5900
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30
Jam and bread
Basics of bread baking and how to make jam using fresh peaches. You'll make enough to take some home.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $40 per person
Contact: 776-3693 or cookingmadefun.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.
