Thursday, September 17, 2009
Foodie Calendar
Tuesday 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.cookingmade fun.com
Thursday, Sept. 24 Advanced Thai
Learn more recipes from Thailand for the experienced home cook.
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Brambleton Center, 3738 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke
Cost: $31 per person
Contact: 772-7529 or roanokecountyparks.com
It's a dry heat
Learn various dry-heat cooking methods including: grilling, broiling, sauteing, roasting and baking.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $50 per person
Contact: 776-3693 or www.cookingmade fun.com
Sunday, Sept. 27 Lebanese lessons
Try your hand at making tabbouli salad, hummus and eggplant dip.
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: 5509 Coleman Road, Roanoke
Cost: $30 per person
Contact: Marcelle Melki, 598-8334 or e-mail mmelki2002@aol.com
Tuesday, Sept. 29 South of the border
Learn how to make burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas and fried ice cream in your own kitchen.
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $25 per person
Contact: 776-3693 or www.cookingmade fun.com
Thursday, Oct. 1 Moist heat cooking
Master moist cooking methods: Boiling, poaching, steaming, braising and stewing.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $50 per person
Contact: 776-3693 or www.cookingmade fun.com
Friday
Al's Clubhouse Bash and Chef Showdown
In memory of Roanoke restaurateur Al Pollard. Proceeds go to scholarships for the Culinary Institute at Virginia Western. Price includes two drinks, lots of hors d'oevres, Kroger chef challenge.
When: 6 to 11 p.m.
Where: Roanoke Country Club, 3360 Country Club Drive, Roanoke
Cost: $50 per person; tickets available at Corned Beef & Co., Zak's Cafe, 419 West, Annie Moore's Irish Pub and Brambleton Deli.
Contact: Charles Johnson, 345-5227
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 and Blacksnake Meadery, 605 Buffalo Road, Dugspur.
Cost: $5 per person
Contact: (276) 398-4041, foggyridgecider.com or blacksnakemead.com
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3 and 4 Open house
Dogtown Pizza will fire up the oven and Foggy Ridge will be pouring the seasonal cider. Bring "mystery apples" for expert identification.
When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Foggy Ridge Cider, 1328 Pineview Road, Dugspur
Cost: Cider tasting is free; pizzas are menu prices.
Contact: (276) 398-4041 or foggyridgecider.com
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.
