Thursday, October 29, 2009
Foodie calendar 10-29-09
Today | Stocks
Build the foundation of good cooking with four basic stocks: beef, chicken, vegetable and seafood.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $50 per person
Contact: 776-3693 or www.cookingmadefun.com
Thursday, Nov. 5 | Soups
Turn stocks into specialty soups like chowders, bisques and other clear broth- and cream-based soups.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $50 per person
Contact: 776-3693 or www.cookingmadefun.com
Friday, Nov. 6 | Witch's brews
Sample some spooky spirits: Imperial Pumpkin Ale, Black Cat Mild and Wychwood Hobgoblin.
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Wine Gourmet, 2219 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: Free
Contact: 400-8466 or www.wine gourmet.biz
Sunday, Nov. 8 | Phyllo wraps
Wrap your holiday with phyllo dough -- sweet with nuts and custard or savory with spinach and feta cheese.
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: 5509 Coleman Road SW
Cost: $30 per person
Contact: 598-8334 or mmelki2001@aol.com
Wednesday, Nov. 11 | 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.winegourmet.biz
Thursday, Nov. 12 | Holiday pies
Pie dough made easy, including lattice and crumb crusts and cut-out designs.
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
Breakfast time
The most important meal of the day can include homemade biscuits and perfect eggs Benedict.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $50 per person
Contact: 776-3693 or www.cookingmadefun.com
Wednesday, Nov. 11 | Turkey tasting
Sample four different breeds of birds from local farms.
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Local Roots Cafe, 1731 Grandin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $28 per person; reservations required by Nov. 4.
Contact: (540) 206-2610
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.
