Thursday, April 16, 2009
Foodie calendar: April 16, 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
Sausages
All you need to know to 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
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
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
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
Sunday, May 3
Layers of flavor
Learn how to make baklava and spinach and feta cheese roll-ups.
Where: 5509 Coleman Road, Roanoke
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Cost: $30 per person
Contact: 598-8334
