Thursday, April 23, 2009
Foodie calendar: April 23, 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.
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
