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.