Thursday, March 18, 2010
Foodie calendar: March 18, 2010
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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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 | Pastry party
Work with pate a choux to create delectable cream puffs and éclairs; use puff dough for turnovers and Napoleons; use 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 | Cooking with Bruno
Rustic bruschetta, potato gnocchi and grilled pineapple with Nutella. 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 | Spring celebration
Sample lamb chops with sun-dried tomato butter and rosemary roasted potatoes with artichokes.
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op, 1319 Grandin Road, Roanoke
Cost: Free
Contact: 343-5652
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, poultry, veggies and fruits, and learn how to turn your stovetop 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, sautéing.
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
