Thursday, November 13, 2008
Foodie calendar
Information on upcoming food classes, tastings and demonstrations
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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.