Thursday, November 26, 2009
Foodie calendar
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.
Wednesday Tiny delights
Learn how to make appetizing hors d'oeurves.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 South Main St., Blacksburg
Cost: $55 per person
Contact: 951-1995 or www.gourmetpantryonline.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
Friday, Dec. 4 Beyond roasting
Tips for roasting meat and poultry to the perfect temperature.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 South Main St., Blacksburg
Cost: $55 per person
Contact: 951-1995 or www.gourmetpantryonline.com
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
Wednesday, Dec. 9 Holiday cookies
Recipes to satisfy your inner-Cookie Monster cravings.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 South Main St., Blacksburg
Cost: $55 per person
Contact: 951-1995 or www.gourmetpantryonline.com
Friday
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
Saturday Sweets and treats
Sample honey-glazed pork and baklava paired with Blacksnake's mead. At Foggy Ridge, sip cider and sample apple cake and apple/butternut squash soup.
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Blacksnake Meadery, 605 Buffalo Road and Foggy Ridge Cider, 1328 Pineview Road, Dugspur.
Cost: $5 covers tastings at both locations
Contact: www.blacksnakemeadery.com or www.foggyridgecider.com
Wednesday, Dec. 9 Tea and conversation
Discover the history of tea and sample some as well. 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 payable to Peacock-Harper Culinary History Friends Group to P.O. Box 11086, Blacksburg, Va., 24062
Saturday, Dec. 12 Taste of Virginia
Samples of Virginia-made foods and wines.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 South Main St., Blacksburg
Cost: Free
Contact: 951-1995 or www.gourmetpantryonline.com
