Thursday, October 30, 2008
Saturday and Sunday
Saturday and Sunday
Antipastis and wine
A wine tasting of Amarone-Valpolicella paired with Italian antipastis. Reservations required; limit of eight people per tasting.
Where: Villa Appalaccia Winery, Floyd
When: Tastings start on the hour from noon to 4 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person
Contact: chianti@swva.net or ww.villaappalaccia.com
Through Nov. 8
Holiday Greek pastry sale
The Ladies Philoptochos are selling traditional Greek pastries, including baklava, kataifi and tiropita cheese puffs. Orders will be available for pick up Nov. 22.
Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 30 Huntington Ave., Roanoke.
When: Orders taken until Nov. 8
Cost: Priced per item
Contact: 362-3601 to place an order or to get an e-mail order form
Sunday
Egg rolls
Lois Nagasari shows you how to make a variety of egg rolls.
Where: Oasis World Market, 1411 South Main St., Blacksburg
When: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person
Contact: 953-3950 or e-mail staff@oasisworldmarket.com
Monday
Managing your hunger
Learn to curb the hunger pangs and calm those cravings.
Where: 327 Albemarle Ave., Roanoke
When: 6 to 7 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person
Contact: 777-0711 or eatforlife.org
Thursday, Nov. 6
Sushi and miso soup
Sushi chef Rahn Binkley teaches you how to make your own sushi and miso soup.
Where: Oasis World Market, 1411 South Main St., Blacksburg
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Cost: $30 per person
Contact: 953-3950 or e-mail staff@oasisworldmarket.com
Friday, Nov. 7
Dinner for Two, part one Bring your spouse, a date, a friend or family member and learn how to cook a great menu, including steak Diane, Gorgonzola mashed potatoes and poached pears.
Where: Dabney S. Lancaster Community College, Rockbridge Regional Center, Buena Vista
When: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $75 per couple
Contact: 863-2863 or 261-1211
Monday, Nov. 10
Food and body cycles
It's not just what you eat, but when you eat it, which can affect your health, energy and digestion.
Where: 327 Albemarle Ave., Roanoke
When: 6 to 7 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person
Contact: 777-0711 or eatforlife.org
Thursday, Nov. 13
Savory holiday food Pick up fresh ideas for a selection of hors d'oeuvres for your holiday entertaining.
Where: Dabney S. Lancaster Community College, Rockbridge Regional Center, Buena Vista
When: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $35 per person
Contact: 863-2863 or 261-1211
Thursday, Nov. 13
Korean cooking, part one
Rahn Binkley takes a culinary tour of Korea with barbecue, lettuce wraps, seafood and veggies.
Where: Oasis World Market, 1411 South Main St., Blacksburg
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Cost: $30 per person
Contact: 953-3950 or e-mail staff@oasisworldmarket.com
Friday, Nov. 14
Dinner for Two, part two Two can learn to make pork medallions dijonaise, roasted potatoes and vegetables, and apple strudel.
Where: Dabney S. Lancaster Community College, Rockbridge Regional Center, Buena Vista
When: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $75 per couple
Contact: 863-2863 or 261-1211
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.
Sunday
Egg rolls
Lois Nagasari shows you how to make a variety of egg rolls.
Where: Oasis World Market, 1411 South Main St., Blacksburg
When: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person
Contact: 953-3950 or e-mail staff@oasisworldmarket.com
Monday
Managing your hunger
Learn to curb the hunger pangs and calm those cravings.
Where: 327 Albemarle Ave., Roanoke
When: 6 to 7 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person
Contact: 777-0711 or eatforlife.org
Thursday, Nov. 6
Sushi and miso soup
Sushi chef Rahn Binkley teaches you how to make your own sushi and miso soup.
Where: Oasis World Market, 1411 South Main St., Blacksburg
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Cost: $30 per person
Contact: 953-3950 or e-mail staff@oasisworldmarket.com
Friday, Nov. 7
Dinner for Two, part one
Bring your spouse, a date, a friend or family member and learn how to cook a great menu, including steak Diane, Gorgonzola mashed potatoes and poached pears.
Where: Dabney S. Lancaster Community College, Rockbridge Regional Center, Buena Vista
When: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $75 per couple
Contact: 863-2863 or 261-1211
Monday, Nov. 10
Food and body cycles
It's not just what you eat, but when you eat it, which can affect your health, energy and digestion.
Where: 327 Albemarle Ave., Roanoke
When: 6 to 7 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person
Contact: 777-0711 or eatforlife.org
Thursday, Nov. 13
Savory holiday food
Pick up fresh ideas for a selection of hors d'oeuvres for your holiday entertaining.
Where: Dabney S. Lancaster Community College, Rockbridge Regional Center, Buena Vista
When: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $35 per person
Contact: 863-2863 or 261-1211
Thursday, Nov. 13
Korean cooking, part one
Rahn Binkley takes a culinary tour of Korea with barbecue, lettuce wraps, seafood and veggies.
Where: Oasis World Market, 1411 South Main St., Blacksburg
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Cost: $30 per person
Contact: 953-3950 or e-mail staff@oasisworldmarket.com
Friday, Nov. 14
Dinner for Two, part two
Two can learn to make pork medallions dijonaise, roasted potatoes and vegetables, and apple strudel.
Where: Dabney S. Lancaster Community College, Rockbridge Regional Center, Buena Vista
When: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $75 per couple
Contact: 863-2863 or 261-1211
TASTINGS
Saturday and Sunday
Antipastis and wine
A wine tasting of Amarone-Valpolicella paired with Italian antipastis. Reservations required; limit of eight people per tasting.
Where: Villa Appalaccia Winery, Floyd
When: Tastings start on the hour from noon to 4 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person
Contact: chianti@swva.net or
TAKE-HOME TREATS
Through Nov. 8
Holiday Greek pastry sale
The Ladies Philoptochos are selling traditional Greek pastries, including baklava, kataifi and tiropita cheese puffs. Orders will be available for pick up Nov. 22.
Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 30 Huntington Ave., Roanoke.
When: Orders taken until Nov. 8
Cost: Priced per item
Contact: 362-3601 to place an order or to get an e-mail order form
