Thursday, September 03, 2009
Foodie calendar: Sept. 3
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, Sept. 6
A raw day's night
Dinner menus with raw food means no baking, frying or waiting.
When: 5 to 6:30 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 entire course; individual classes $50 each per person
Contact: 776-3693 or www.cookingmadefun.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.cookingmadefun.com
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Asian zing
Make your own Asian-inspired dishes including soup, beef teriyaki, coconut curry chicken and crab wontons.
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $25 per person
Contact: 776-3693 or www.cookingmadefun.com
Saturday, Sept. 12
Salute to summer
Enjoy a low-country boil of shrimp, blue crab, oysters, crawfish, potatoes and corn. Reservations required by Sept. 5.
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Local Roots Cafe, 1731 Grandin Road, Roanoke
Cost: Menu prices
Contact: 206-2610
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
Saturday, Sept. 26
Perfect pairings
Sample cider and artisan cheeses at Foggy Ridge Cider and mead and varietal honey at Blacksnake Meadery. One admission covers both tastings.
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Foggy Ridge Cider, 1328 Pineview Road. Blacksnake Meadery, 605 Buffalo Road, Dugspur.
Cost: $5 per person
Contact: (276) 398-4041 or foggyridge cider.com or blacksnakemead.com
