Thursday, November 19, 2009
The Foodie calendar
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- Review: Sal's is hard to beat for Italian comfort food [with photo gallery]
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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.
Tonight Pastry chef
Just in time for holidays, learn to make ice cream, crème brulee, chocolate mousse, peach melba and tres leches cake.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $50 per person
Contact: 776-3693 or www.cookingmadefun.com
Sunday
In a stew
Learn how to make traditional Lebanese stews with lentils, spinach, chicken, potatoes, barley and lamb.
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: 5509 Coleman Road SW, Roanoke.
Cost: $30 per person
Contact: Marcelle Melki, 598-8334 or mmelki2001@aol.com
Thursday, Dec. 3 Party panache
Creative finger foods for your holiday parties.
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
Wednesday, Dec. 9 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: 400-8466 or www.winegourmet.biz
Friday Company's comin' beer
Welcome your out-of-towners with samples of Delirium Nocturnum and Terrapin Rye Pale Ale.
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Wine Gourmet, 2219 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: Free
Contact: 400-8466 or www.winegourmet.biz
Friday, Nov. 27 Black Friday beer tasting
Take a shopping break and sample imperial stouts and schwarzbiers.
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Wine Gourmet, 2219 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: Free
Contact: 400-8466 or www.winegourmet.biz
Wednesday, Dec. 9 Tea and conversation
Discover the history of tea and sample some. Presented by the Peacock-Harper Culinary History Friends Group
When: 2 p.m.
Where: The Clay Corner Inn, 401 Clay St., Blacksburg
Cost: $12
Contact: Send checks to Peacock-Harper Culinary History Friends Group to P.O. Box 11086, Blacksburg, VA 24062
