Thursday, April 09, 2009
Foodie calendar: April 9, 2009
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 Do you fondue?
Learn how to prepare meats, seafood and desserts with the melting pot.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person
Contact: 776-3696
Saturday Kids in the kitchen
Budding chefs ages 8 and older learn how to make their own pasta and sauces.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: $25 per child
Contact: 776-3696
Thursday, April 16 Sausages
Make your own fresh sausage, from ingredient selection to sanitation.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person
Contact: 776-3696
Saturday, April 18 Demonstration
A step-by-step presentation of how to prepare apricot-mustard-glazed pork tenderloin.
Where: The Fresh Market, 2207 Colonial Ave., Roanoke
When: 3 to 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 344-5490
Sunday, April 19 Lebanese cooking
Roll your own grape leaves, with meat filling or vegetarian-style.
Where: 5509 Coleman Road SW, Roanoke
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Cost: $30 per person
Contact: 598-8334
Wednesday, April 22 Thai cooking
This class introduces the five fundamental flavors of Thai cooking.
Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 S. Main St., Blacksburg
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person
Contact: 951-1995
Sunday, April 26 Lebanese lessons
Learn how to make cabbage rolls with meat or veggies.
Where: 5509 Coleman Road SW, Roanoke
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Cost: $30 per person
Contact: 598-8334
Tuesday, April 28 Thrill of the grill
No more burning burgers. This class teaches you how to work with charcoal and gas to cook complete meals on the grill.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person
Contact: 776-3696
