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.
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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
