Thursday, March 11, 2010
Foodie calendar: March 11
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.
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Saturday
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
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.cookingmadefun.com
Saturday, March 20
Pastry party
Work with pate choux to create delectable cream puffs and eclairs; 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.virginiawestern.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
Thursday, March 25
Cooking for company
Recipes include vodka a la penne, eggplant or chicken parmesan, classic shrimp boil.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $28 per person
Contact: 776-3693 or www.cookingmadefun.com
Saturday, March 27
Easter brunch
This workshop teaches creme brulee French toast, quiche and potatoes O'Brien.
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $28 per person
Contact: 776-3693 or www.cookingmadefun.com
Saturday, April 3
Smoking and grilling
Fire up the grill for traditional meats and poultry, veggies and fruits and learn how to turn your stove top into a traditional smoker.
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
Saturday, April 17
Cooking techniques
What you need to know about braising, steaming, broiling, frying, sauteing.
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Claude Moore Education Complex, 109 Henry St., Roanoke
Cost: $40 per person
Contact: 857-6210 or www.virginiawestern.edu/bet/culinary
Saturday
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
