Thursday, October 15, 2009
Foodie calendar: 10-15-09
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.
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.
Friday
Bread baking
Learn how to bake your own bread.
When: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op, 1319 Grandin Road, Roanoke
Cost: Free to members; $5 for non-members
Contact: 343-5652 or e-mail info@roanokenaturalfoods.coop
Sunday
Lebanese lessons
Learn how to stuff pitas with falefel or kafta, and top them with garlic-lemon sauce
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: 5509 Coleman Road, Roanoke
Cost: $30 per person
Contact: Marcelle Melki, (540) 598-8334 or e-mail mmelki2001@aol.com
Tuesday
Holiday options
Learn how to cook holiday meals for your vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free friends and family.
When: 6 to 7:15 p.m.
Where: Roanoke Main Library
Cost: Free
Contact: 853-1057
Knife skills
Safety and efficiency are taught to sharpen your kitchen skills.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 S. Main St., Blacksburg
Cost: $55 per person
Contact: 951-1995 or www.gourmetpantryonline.com
Wednesday
Wine 102
Learn about wines created from various grapes based on appearance, aroma, palate and body.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Wine Gourmet, 2219 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $30 per person; $50 per couple
Contact: (540) 400-8466 or www.winegourmet.biz
Under pressure
This class introduces the modern pressure cooker, a green piece of kitchen equipment.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 S. Main St., Blacksburg
Cost: $55 per person
Contact: 776-3693 or www.cookingmadefun.com
Thursday, Oct. 22
Diabetic/gluten free treats
See how alternate sweetners and herbs can liven up meals and desserts.
When: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Culinary Institute at Virginia Western, 109 Henry St., Roanoke
Cost: $40 per person
Contact: 857-6210 or www.virginiawestern.edu/bet/culinary
Homemade pasta
Learn how to make fettuccine, stuffed ravioli, lasagna and pesto and how to select the perfect sauce for your pasta.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $50 per person
Contact: 776-3693 or www.cookingmadefun.com
Friday, Oct. 23
Winter warm-up
Stay warm with healthy recipes for winter comfort foods.
When: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op, 1319 Grandin Road, Roanoke
Cost: Free to members; $5 for non-members
Contact: 343-5652 or e-mail info@roanokenaturalfoods.coop
Friday
The dark brews
Sample dark beers including Allagash Black, Founder's Porter and Old Rasputin Imperial Stout.
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Wine Gourmet, 2219 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: Free
Contact: 400-8466 or www.winegourmet.biz
Saturday
Seed to Soul festival
Focusing on homemade food with locally grown produce and meats cooked by Chris Disibbio.
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Fort Chiswell Mansion, Exit 80, Interstates 81/77.
Cost: $5 per person, kids under 12 free
Contact: 276-759-5807 or www.fortchiswellmansion .com
