Thursday, February 10, 2011
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 events@roanoke.com or faxed to 981-3318. Deadline for submissions is two weeks before the event. For more information, call Rebecca Holland at 981-3138.
CLASSES
Today, Feb. 10
Cooking for Couples
Learn a few recipes and how to get the most out your time together in the kitchen.
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $80 per couple
Contact: 776-3693
Friday, Feb. 11
Valentine's Dinner
A multi-course menu including a wine tasting. Take home new recipes and spend quality time with your partner.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 S. Main St., Blacksburg
Cost: $100
Contact: 951-1995
Saturday, Feb. 12
Kids in the Kitchen: Valentine's Day Treats
Make some cute treats that Cupid is sure to love.
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $26
Contact: 776-3693
Tuesday, Feb. 15
Weeknight Soups
Learn to make great tasting soups in a matter of minutes. Great for a quick weekday meal or something warm on a cold day.
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $30
Contact: 776-3693
Wednesday, Feb. 16
International Cooking School
Polenta with a tomato and Italian sausage sauce; risotto topped with shrimp.
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: International Cooking School, 2664 Radford Church Road, Moneta
Cost: $40
Contact: 242-8886
EVENTS
Saturday, Feb. 12
Jukebox Love, Wine & Chocolate
The NoneSuch Playmakers will entertain with oldie favorites and spoofs on love during a pairing of wines and Virginia chocolates. Reservations and pre-payment required.
When: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Where: Chateau Morrisette, 287 Winery Road, Floyd
Cost: $30 per person
Contact: 593-2865
Saturday, Feb. 12
Evening Valentine's Breakfast
Presented by the Mamie Kinzie Circle of Green Hill Church.
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Green Hill Church of the Brethren, 2699 Harborwood Road, Salem
Cost: Donations accepted.
Contact: 389-5109
Monday, Feb. 14
Wine and Dine
Dinner and wine tastings featuring Valhalla Vineyards.
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Wilderness Adventure, Virginia 611, New Castle
Cost: $50 for dinner and tasting; additional fees vary for other activities and lodging.
Contact: wilderness-adventure.com
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 events@roanoke.com or faxed to 981-3318. Deadline for submissions is two weeks before the event. For more information, call Rebecca Holland at 981-3138.
Today, Feb. 10
Cooking for Couples
Learn a few recipes and how to get the most out your time together in the kitchen.
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $80 per couple
Contact: 776-3693
Friday, Feb. 11
Valentine's Dinner
A multi-course menu including a wine tasting. Take home new recipes and spend quality time with your partner.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 S. Main St., Blacksburg
Cost: $100
Contact: 951-1995
Saturday, Feb. 12
Kids in the Kitchen: Valentine's Day Treats
Make some cute treats that Cupid is sure to love.
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $26
Contact: 776-3693
Tuesday, Feb. 15
Weeknight Soups
Learn to make great tasting soups in a matter of minutes. Great for a quick weekday meal or something warm on a cold day.
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke
Cost: $30
Contact: 776-3693
Wednesday, Feb. 16
International Cooking School
Polenta with a tomato and Italian sausage sauce; risotto topped with shrimp.
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: International Cooking School, 2664 Radford Church Road, Moneta
Cost: $40
Contact: 242-8886
EVENTS
Saturday, Feb. 12
Jukebox Love, Wine & Chocolate
The NoneSuch Playmakers will entertain with oldie favorites and spoofs on love during a pairing of wines and Virginia chocolates. Reservations and pre-payment required.
When: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Where: Chateau Morrisette, 287 Winery Road, Floyd
Cost: $30 per person
Contact: 593-2865
Saturday, Feb. 12
Evening Valentine's Breakfast
Presented by the Mamie Kinzie Circle of Green Hill Church.
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Green Hill Church of the Brethren, 2699 Harborwood Road, Salem
Cost: Donations accepted.
Contact: 389-5109
Monday, Feb. 14
Wine and Dine
Dinner and wine tastings featuring Valhalla Vineyards.
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Wilderness Adventure, Virginia 611, New Castle
Cost: $50 for dinner and tasting; additional fees vary for other activities and lodging.
Contact: wilderness-adventure.com
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 events@roanoke.com or faxed to 981-3318. Deadline for submissions is two weeks before the event. For more information, call Rebecca Holland at 981-3138.
