Thursday, July 03, 2008
Upcoming food events in Roanoke and Blacksburg
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
THURSDAY, JULY 10
Something's fishy
In a rut with fish? Learn some new ways to prepare tasty dishes from this very healthy food.
Where: The Gourmet Pantry, 401 South Main St., Blacksburg
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person
Contact: 951-1995 or gourmetpantryonline.com
SATURDAY, JULY 12
Anti-inflammatory foods
Chef Laura Pole demonstrates foods that tip the balance toward -- and away from -- inflammation.
Where: The Well, 114 North Bridge Street, Bedford
When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $15 per person
Contact: (434) 299-7175
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 simple sauces to accompany.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person
Contact: 776-3693 or cookingmadefun.com
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
Fresh pasta
Make your own pastas from scratch. Chef Denise Quillin is the instructor.
Where: The Gourmet Pantry, 401 South Main St., Blacksburg
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $45 per person
Contact: 951-1995 or gourmetpantryonline.com
MONDAY, JULY 21
Frozen treats
Cool off with homemade ice cream and sorbets.
Where: The Gourmet Pantry, 401 South Main St., Blacksburg
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $40 per person
Contact: 951-1995 or gourmetpantryonline.com
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
Pizza on the grill
It's too hot for the oven. Fire up the grill for fresh, homemade pizza.
Where: The Gourmet Pantry, 401 South Main St., Blacksburg
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $45 per person
Contact: 951-1995 or gourmetpantryonline.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
THURSDAY, JULY 31
Indian cuisine
Learn the seasonings and spices that will expand your Indian cuisine repertoire.
Where: The Gourmet Pantry, 401 South Main St., Blacksburg
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person
Contact: 951-1995 or gourmetpantryonline.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.
