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.

Saturday

Pasta pairings

Learn which pastas and sauces to combine for the best texture and taste, and explore the use of fresh herbs as pasta toppings.

When: 2 to 5 p.m.

Where: Claude Moore Education Complex, 109 Henry St., Roanoke

Cost: $40 per person

Contact: 857-6210 or www.virginiawestern.edu/bet/culinary

Tuesday

Crock Pot classics

Pot roast, chili and chicken and dumplings recipes for the slow cooker.

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke

Cost: $28 per person

Contact: 776-3693 or www.cookingmadefun.com

Cooking with Bruno

Class includes instruction, written recipes, dinner and wine. The menu includes maple-glazed scallop steak with corn saffron fondue and chocolate ganache cake.

When: 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: The Landing Restaurant, 773 Ashmeade Road, Moneta

Cost: $75 per person

Contact: 721-3028 or www.thelandingsml.com

Thursday, Feb. 11 Cooking for couples

Have a date night and learn to interact in the kitchen.

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke

Cost: $80 per couple

Contact: 776-3693 or www.cookingmadefun.com

Saturday, Feb. 13 Sweet tooth

Learn how to make bread pudding with butterscotch, cinnamon buns, black bottom cupcakes and double chocolate brownies.

When: 11 a.m.

Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke

Cost: $28 per person

Contact: 776-3693 or www.cookingmadefun.com

Tuesday, Feb. 16 Half-hour meals

Get dinner on the table fast with cassoulet, pot pies, pasta and pad Thai.

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke

Cost: $45 per person

Contact: 776-3693 or www.cookingmadefun.com

Friday, Feb. 12

Valentine's dinner

Enjoy a five-course meal with wine tasting, and take home all the recipes.

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 South Main St., Blacksburg

Cost: $100 per person

Contact: 951-1995 or www.gourmetpantryonline

Friday

Shooting Creek brews

Brett Nichols and Jason Anderson of Shooting Creek Brewery in Floyd will be pouring and talking about their beers.

When: 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Wine Gourmet, 2219 Franklin Road, Roanoke

Cost: Free

Contact: 400-8466 or www.winegourmet.biz

Wednesday

A chocolate affair

Sample a variety of chocolate confections.

When: 2 to 4 p.m.

Where: Richfield Retirement Center, 3730 Knollridge Road, Salem

Cost: Free. Seating is limited; call for reservations before Feb. 8.

Contact: 380-6511