Saturday

Vegetarianism 101

For the dedicated vegetarian and the veggie-curious.

When: 2 to 5 p.m.

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

Cost: $40 per person

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

Sunday Cooking with Bruno

Learn how to make Asian lettuce wraps, curried pork with steamed rice and finish with green tea mousse. Class includes instruction, written recipes, dinner and wine.

When: 2 to 5 p.m.

Where: The Landing Restaurant, 773 Ashmeade Road, Moneta

Cost: $75 per person

Contact: 721-3028 or www.thelandingsml.com

Tuesday

Venetian nights

Master the art of Italian cooking including bruschetta, ravioli, cacciatore and cannoli.

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke

Cost: $28 per person

Contact: 776-3693 or www.cooking madefun.com

Saturday, March 13

Fresh flavor demo

Denielle Huffman demonstrates how to sear lamb and make cabbage creamy.

When: 1 to 4 p.m.

Where: Fresh Market, Towers Shopping Center 2207 Colonial Ave., Roanoke

Cost: Free

Contact: 344-5490

Tuesday, March 16

Chicken salad

This workshop covers the classic and variations including hot pesto and curry.

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke

Cost: $28 per person

Contact: 776-3693 or www.cooking madefun.com

Saturday, March 20

Pastry party

Work with pate choux to create delectable cream puffs and éclairs; use puff dough for turnovers and napoleons; and phyllo dough for baklava.

When: 5 to 8 p.m.

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

Cost: $40 per person

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

Sunday, March 21 Cooking with Bruno

Tastes of Italy include rustic bruschetta, potato gnochhi and grilled pineapple with Nutella. Class includes instruction, written recipes, dinner and wine.

When: 2 to 5 p.m.

Where: The Landing Restaurant, 773 Ashmeade Road, Moneta

Cost: $75 per person

Contact: 721-3028 or www.thelandingsml.com

Friday, March 12

Hearthside cooking

Lunch and a talk by Nancy Carter Crump about cooking in a hearth. Sponsored by the Peacock-Harper Culinary Friends.

When: 11:30 a.m.

Where: Roanoke Country Club, 3360 Country Club Drive NW, Roanoke

Cost: $30 includes lunch and a donation. Reservations required by March 5.

Contact: Registration form: spec.lib.vt.edu/culinary/

Friday

Wine, cheese, song

Sample cheese, sip wine, listen to live jazz by Mood Swing.

When: 5 to 7 p.m.

Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 South Main St. Blacksburg

Cost: Free

Contact: 951-1995 or www.gourmetpantryonline.com

Saturday, March 13

Field to fork

Chef Josh Smith of Local Roots Cafe will demonstrate cooking with locally grown food.

When: 1 to 3 p.m.

Where: Catawba Community Center, 4965 Catawaba Creek Road, Catawba

Cost: Free

Contact: www.catawbalandcare.org or 558-8010

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.