Thursday, August 27, 2009
Foodie calendar: August 27
JEANNA DUERSCHERL The Roanoke Times
The pulled pork platter at Pitt Boss BBQ on Brambleton Avenue in Roanoke.
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.
Monday Pow-raw lunch
Learn some great recipes for raw lunches on-the-go and for weekend family lunches.
When: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op, 1319 Grandin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $5 per class; free to co-op members
Contact: 343-5652
Monday, Sept. 7 A raw day's night
Dinner menus with raw foods means no baking, frying or waiting.
When: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op, 1319 Grandin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $5 per class; free to co-op members
Contact: 343-5652
Wednesday, Sept. 9 Wine 101
Learn about wine and wine terminology. No prior wine knowledge needed.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Wine Gourmet, 2219 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $30 per person; $50 per couple
Contact: 400-8466 or www.wine gourmet.biz
Thursday, Sept. 10 Kitchen essentials
First class in a 10-week course teaching the basics of cooking.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $450 per person for the course; individual classes $50 each per person
Contact: 776-3693 or www.cooking madefun.com
Monday, Sept. 14 Raw a la mode
Learn the secrets of desserts and sweets in the raw.
When: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op, 1319 Grandin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $5 per class; free to co-op members
Contact: 343-5652
Thursday, Sept. 17 Essential knife skills
Sharpen your abilties to slice, dice and chop.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $50 per person
Contact: 776-3693 or www.cooking madefun.com
Thursday, Sept. 24 Signature Chefs Auction
Local chefs and caterers present signature dishes in a tasting menu during a cocktail reception to benefit March of Dimes.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Sheraton Roanoke Hotel and Conference Center, 2801 Hershberger Road
Cost: $75 per person
Contact: Tina Cannon 989-8030
