EVENTS
Backwards Man Dinner Series
Wednesday: A weekly dinner series focusing on “the Colorado wilderness.” $40, excludes tax and gratuity. Cocktail flights are an additional $25. Reservations required. The Pinyon, 1710 Pearl St., Boulder, 720-306-8248
Don Julio Tequila Dinner
Tuesday: Four-course dinner prepared by new Executive Chef Patrick Hartnett paired with various tequilas, 6 p.m. $55. Reservations required. The Westin Westminster, 10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, 303-410-5066
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday: John Salamanski of CS Wines presents the wines of Bonnacorsi at the next weekly four-course dinner. $50 per person; wine pairings are an additional $30-$45. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
Gnarly Barley Brew Festival
Saturday: Third annual festival, part of the Larimer County Fair, features two dozen local and national breweries. Pouring begins at 1 p.m. $15. A portion of the proceeds benefits Loveland’s House of Neighborly Service, . The Ranch, Larimer County Fairgrounds and Event Complex in Loveland, 877-544-TIXX (544-8499), ,
Steamboat Wine Festival
Thursday-Saturday: Eighth annual festival offers three days of wines, beers, spirits, seminars, demonstrations and dinners. Steamboat Springs, 877-328-2783,
CLASSES
Cañon City Queen AnneTea House
Saturday: “The Art of Pasta, Potatoes & Rice,” 2 p.m. $32, includes refreshments, recipes, samples and tips. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, e-mail: linda@thecanoncityqueenanne.com
City of Aurora
Today: “Savor the Southwest,” ages 12-16, 9:30 a.m.-noon, $46, $35 residents; Thursday & Tuesday: “Rose, The New Summer Red,” wine tasting, 7-8:30 p.m. $31, $24 residents (the Tuesday tasting is at the Summer Valley Recreation Center, 17400 E. Lehigh Place); Saturday: “Dino Dinner,” ages 3-6 with parent, 1-3 p.m. $34, $26 residents; Monday: “Oodles of Noodles for Kids,” ages 7-12, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $34, $26 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, aurora recreation
Colorado State University Extension, Pueblo
Thursday: “Pressure Canning,” low- acid vegetables, 6-8 p.m. $10; Tuesday: “Water-Bath Canning,” pickling, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $15. Reservations required. 701 Court St., Pueblo, 719-583-6566
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Friday: “Pickling Fruit,” includes recipes and take home jar, 2 p.m. $10. Reservations required. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “International Pastry Series: Scandinavian Specialties,” 6-8:30 p.m. $65; “Wine Series: Viticulture in Veneto, Italy,” 6-8 p.m. $45; Thursday: knife sharpening, drop your knives off by 10 a.m. $4 each; Friday: “Glorious Gluten Free Baking,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $75; Saturday: “Global Grill: Gems of Southeast Asia,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95; Sunday: “Teen Cuisine: Dough, Whey, Meat,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $65; Monday: “Meatless Monday: Provence, France,” 6-9 p.m. $70; Tuesday: “Fish 101,” 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Culinary Techniques: Souffles and Crepes,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $70; Monday: “Take-Home Tamales,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65; Tuesday & Aug. 16: “Culinary Techniques: Basic Skills Every Cook Should Know,” 6-9:30 p.m. $150. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Smiley Branch Library
Saturday: “Going Raw: Health and Nutritional Benefits of a Raw Food Diet,” recipes and samples included, 3 p.m. Free. Reservations required. 4501 W. 46th Ave., 720-865-0260,
The Truffle Cheese Shop
Monday: “Mozzarella Making,” hands-on activities, cheese tasting and more, 6:30-8 p.m. $50. Reservations required. 2906 E. Sixth Ave., 303-322-7363, e-mail info@denvertruffle.com,
CONTESTS
Colorado State Fair
“Cooking With Cookies” using Girl Scout Cookies, deadline: Aug. 25; “Fleischmann’s Yeast “Bake for the Cure,” deadline: Aug. 27. 719-404-2080,
Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips T-shirt contest
Deadline Aug. 31: Accepting original design entries for a Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips T-shirt.
Homemade Memories Recipe Contest
Through Sept. 15: Find a treasured family recipe, prepare and share the meal with a senior and then enter the recipe and story about what makes the dish special. The goal of the contest is to help seniors stay connected socially and eat nutritiously.
Meadow Gold Milkshake Recipe Contest
Deadline Aug. 15: Create a milkshake recipe using fresh fruit, candy or cookies and enter the “Below Zero Hero” contest.
Smucker’s Uncrustables Unstoppable Family Photo Contest
Deadline Oct. 5: Submit photos with a caption of 140 characters or fewer explaining why your family is unstoppable.
FARMERS MARKETS
Colorado Fresh Markets
Saturday & Wednesday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 29, Cherry Creek, East First Avenue and University Boulevard; Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. through Oct. 16, Stapleton, East 29th Ave. and Roslyn Street; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 30, City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street.
Frederick Market
Thursday: 3-7 p.m. through Sept. 29. Main Street in downtown Frederick,
Golden Farmers Market
Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 1. 10th and Illinois streets, 303-279-3113, Hangar 2 Farmers Market
Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. through Sept. 17. Lowry,
Highlands Ranch Community Association
Sunday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Oct. 30. Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch,
Larimer County Farmers Market
Saturday: 8 a.m.-noon through Oct. 15. Larimer County Courthouse Offices parking lot, 200 W. Oak St., Fort Collins,
The Market at Belmar
Sunday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Sept. 25. South Wadsworth Boulevard and West Alameda Avenue, Lakewood, 303-742-1520,
Mesa State College
Friday: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. through Sept. 9. Center Courtyard, Grand Junction campus, 970-248-1126
Old South Pearl Street Farmers Market
Sunday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 30. 1500 block of Old South Pearl Street,
Pueblo’s Riverwalk
Thursday: 4-8 p.m. through Sept. 15. 200 W. First St., Pueblo, 719-595-0242,
Wheat Ridge Farmers Market
Thursday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. through Oct. 27. 4252 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge,
SAVE THE DATE
Boppin’ at the Vineyards
Aug. 13: The Junior Mance Quintet performs at the KUVO/KVJZ 2011 Signature Fundraiser offering food from 15 local restaurants, wine and a silent auction, 6 p.m. Reservations required. Balistreri Vineyards, 1946 E. 66th Ave., 303-480-9272 ext. 13,
Mail items at least 10-14 days in advance to Food Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954-1679, e-mail living@denverpost.com.
