Thursday, November 13, 2008
Foodie calendar
Information on upcoming food classes, tastings and demonstrations
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.
Thursday
Savory holiday food
Learn to create a selection of hors d'oeuvres for your holiday entertaining.
Where: Dabney S. Lancaster Community College, Rockbridge Regional Center, 35 Vista Links Drive, Buena Vista
When: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $35 per person
Contact: 863-2863 or 261-1211
Thursday
Korean cooking, part 1
Rahn Binkley takes a tour of Korean food with barbeque, lettuce wraps, seafood and veggies.
Where: Oasis World Market, 1411 South Main Street, Blacksburg
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Cost: $30 per person
Contact: 953-3950 or staff@oasisworldmarket.com
Friday
Dinner for Two, part 2
Two can learn to make pork medallions dijonaise, roasted potatoes and vegetables and apple strudel.
Where: Dabney S. Lancaster Community College, Rockbridge Regional Center, 35 Vista Links Drive, Buena Vista
When: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $75 per couple
Contact: 863-2863 or 261-1211
Monday
Friendly fats
Learn how to embrace healthy oils and avoid the ones that will kill you.
Where: 327 Albemarle Avenue, Roanoke
When: 6 to 7 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person
Contact: 777-0711 or eatforlife.org
Tuesday
Surf and turf
Pick up pointers on how to grill the perfect steak or lobster tail, as well as other meats and seafood.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person
Contact:776-3693 or cookingmadefun.com
Wednesday
Holiday sides
The staff at Gourmet Pantry wants to share their favorite holiday recipes to help you plan and prepare the big meal.
Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 South Main Street, Blacksburg
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person
Contact: 951-1995 or gourmetpantryonline.com
Thursday, Nov. 20
Korean cooking, part 2
This session includes bi bim bop, a unique stir-fry dish.
Where: Oasis World Market, 1411 South Main Street, Blacksburg
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Cost: $30 per person
Contact: 953-3950 or staff@oasisworldmarket.com
Thursday, Nov. 20
Sweet holiday food
Have a tasty array of homemade goodies on hand for your holiday entertaining, including chocoalte and red wine cupcakes and lemon tartlettes with candied lemon peel.
Where: Dabney S. Lancaster Community College, Rockbridge Regional Center, 35 Vista Links Drive, 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 demonstrated how to make classic holiday treats healthier. Pre-registration is required by Nov. 20.
Where: The Well, 114 North Bridge Street, Bedford
When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $15 per person
Contact: 587-9000
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15 and 16
Soup and wine tasting
Enjoy a pairing of homemade soups and locally produced wines in AmRhein's tasting room.
Where: AmRhein's Wine Cellars, 9342 Patterson Drive, Bent Mountain
When: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $8 per person
Contact: 929-4632 or www.amrheinwine.com
Saturday, Nov. 15
Harvest Dinner
The menu includes turkey and with all the traditional trimmings, veggies, salad and dessert at this harvest celebration dinner.
Where: Wilderness Road Regional Museum, Newbern
When: Two seatings, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Cost: $15 per adult, $7.50 for ages 6 through 12.
Contact: 674-4834.
