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.

Sunday 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 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

Tuesday Food choices

Learn about the principles of healthy food selections.

Where: Mountain View Community Center, 714 13th St., Roanoke

When: 6 to 8 p.m.

Cost: $30 per person

Contact: 853-2236

Sunday, May 3 Layers of flavor

Learn how to turn phyllo into baklava and spinach with feta cheese roll-ups.

Where: 5509 Coleman Road, Roanoke

When: 2 to 4 p.m.

Cost: $30 per person

Contact: 598-8334

Wednesday, May 6 Taste of Persia

Aromatic Middle Eastern dishes will be demonstrated and sampled.

Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 S. Main St., Blacksburg

When: 6 p.m.

Cost: $55 per person

Contact: 951-1995

Tuesday, May 12 Knife skills

Learn how to choose, use, store and care for your kitchen knives.

Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 S. Main St., Blacksburg

When: 6 p.m.

Cost: $55 per person

Contact: 951-1995

Wednesday, May 13 Engine 2 Diet

Lose weight the firefighter way with plant-based recipes designed to reduce fat and cholesterol.

Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke

When: 6 to 8 p.m.

Cost: $45 per person

Contact: 776-3696

Thursday, May 14 Sushi party

The difference between maki, nigiri and inari is explained, demonstrated and sampled.

Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke

When: 6 to 9 p.m.

Cost: $50 per person

Contact: 776-3696

Tuesday, May 19 Shopping and stocking

Pick up a few new strategies for smart food shopping.

Where: Mountain View Community Center, 714 13th St., Roanoke

When: 6 to 8 p.m.

Cost: $30 per person

Contact: 853-2236

Wednesday, May 20 Grilling season

Get ready for the warm weather with new recipes for tasty grilled dishes.

Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 S. Main St., Blacksburg

When: 6 p.m.

Cost: $55 per person

Contact: 951-1995

Saturday and Sunday Open house tasting

Complimentary tours of the winery are offered plus wine tastings and light hor d'oeuvres.

Where: Chateau Morrisette, 287 Winery Road, Floyd

When: Noon to 4 p.m.

Contact: 593-9218