Thursday, April 30, 2009
Foodie calendar: April 30, 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
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
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
Thursday, May 7
Indian and French
Master eight recipes in one class including naan bread, mango chutney and grilled prawns.
Where: Doreen's Gourmet, 4210 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke
When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $65 per person, $85 per couple
Contact: 400-6049
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: 776-3693
Thursday, May 14
Sushi party
Maki, nigiri and inari are explained, demonstrated and sampled.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person
Contact: 776-3693
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
Recipes for grilled dishes.
Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 S. Main St., Blacksburg
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person
Contact: 951-1995
Thursday, May 21
Cook out
Recipes for baby back ribs, chicken with pecan honey glaze and south-of-the-border pasta salad.
Where: Doreen's Gourmet, 4210 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke
When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $65 per person, $85 per couple
Contact: 400-6049
Tuesday, May 26
Locally grown cuisine
Prepare a healthy three-course meal made from locally grown ingredients.
Where: Mountain View Community Center, 714 13th St., Roanoke
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Cost: $60 per person
Contact: 853-2236
TASTINGS
Saturday and Sunday
Serious cider
Sample newly released ciders during an open house event.
Where: Foggy Ridge Cider, 1328 Pineview Road, Dugspur
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
Cost: Free samples
Contact: (276)398-2337 or foggyridgecider.com
