Thursday, January 29, 2009
Upcoming food classes, tastings and demonstrations
Tonight: Food myths and facts
Last in a four-week series. High-volume, low-calorie food can help you lose weight. Pre-registration required.
Where: The Nutrition Resource, 1910 Electric Road, Roanoke
When: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person
Contact: 772-4930
or thenutrition resource.com
Saturday Better food choices
Chef Jeff Bland will share recipes, nutrition concepts and ways to make healthier food selections.
Where: Roanoke Church of Christ, Roanoke
When: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free, donations to cover costs accepted
Contact: chefjeffonthe.net or jeff@chefjeff onthe.net
Tuesday Moist heat cooking
A discussion and demonstration of different cooking techniques including boiling, poaching, steaming, braising and stewing.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $50
Contact: 776-3693 or cookingmadefun.com
Wednesday Comfort food
Pick up some budget-friendly tips for making warm, comforting meals at home.
Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 S. Main St. Blacksburg
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $50
Contact: 951-1995 or gourmetpantry online.com
Tuesday, Feb. 10 Mother sauces
Learn how to make the five basic French sauces: bechamel, volute, tomato, espagnole and hollandaise.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $50
Contact: 776-3693 or cookingmadefun.com
Friday, Feb. 13 Date night
A class for the couples that love to cook. Learn a few special techniques for making romantic dishes.
Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 S. Main St., Blacksburg
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $140 per couple
Contact: 951-1995 or gourmetpantry online.com
Tuesday, Feb. 17 Modern sauces
Methods for preparing vinaigrettes, chutneys, coulis, aioli, pan sauces and gravies will be demonstrated and explained.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $50
Contact: 776-3693 or cookingmade fun.com
Saturday, Feb. 7 Lebanese dinner
Middle Eastern dishes including hummus, tabbouleh, spinach pie and cabbage rolls.
Where: St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church, 4730 Cove Road, Roanoke
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person; $60 for a party of four
Contact: 562-0012
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.
