Through Nov. 8

Holiday Greek pastry sale

The Ladies Philoptochos are selling traditional Greek pastries, including baklava, kataifi and tiropita cheese puffs. Orders will taken until Saturday and will be available for pick up Nov. 22.

Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 30 Huntington Avenue, Roanoke.

When: Orders taken until Nov. 8

Cost: Priced per item

Contact: 362-3601 to place order or get an e-mail order form

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.

Tonight

Sushi and miso soup

Sushi chef Rahn Binkley teaches you 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 staff@oasisworldmarket.com

Friday

Dinner for Two, part one Bring your spouse, a date, a friend or family member and learn 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

Food and body cycles

It's not just what you eat, but when you eat it, that 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 Learn how to create a wide 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 tour of Korean food 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

Monday, Nov. 17

Friendly fats

Learn to embrace healthy oils and avoid the ones that will kill you.

Where: 327 Albemarle Ave., Roanoke

When: 6 to 7 p.m.

Cost: $20 per person

Contact: 777-0711 or eatforlife.org

Thursday, Nov. 20

Korean cooking, part two

This session includes bi bim bop, a unique stir-fry dish.

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

Thursday, Nov. 20

Sweet holiday food Have a tasty array of homemade goodies on hand for your holiday entertaining, including chocolate and red wine cupcakes and lemon tartlettes with candied lemon peel.

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. 20

Healthy harvest Reinvent traditional holiday fare with heart-healthy options.

Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke

When: 6 to 8 p.m.

Cost: $45 per person

Contact: 777-0711 or eatforlife.org

Saturday, Nov. 22

Savory, sweet and healthy

Chef Laura Pole demonstrates how to make classic holiday treats healthier. Pre-registration is required by Nov. 20.

Where: The Well, 114 North Bridge St., Bedford

When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Cost: $15 per person

Contact: 587-9000