EVENTS
Black Cat Farm-Table-Bistro
Tuesday: Four-course prix fixe dinner and book signing with Hank Shaw, author of “Hunt, Gather, Cook: Finding the Forgotten Feast.” Seatings begin at 5:30 p.m. $65 includes signed copy of book, $25 for wine pairings. Reservations required. 1964 13th St., Boulder, 303-444-5500,
Capital Tea
Sunday: “Children’s Halloween Cupcake Decorating,” 2:30-4:30 p.m. $15, includes treats and tea for one child and one parent. Reservations required. 1450 S. Broadway, 303-777-2255,
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday: Frasca presents macerated wines (embracing orange) 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,
Homefront Heroes
Friday-Sunday: Hosting a three-day “Fill the Mayflower” food drive to benefit local military families during the holiday season. Donations of nonperishable food items and cash (to purchase perishable items) can be dropped off in a Mayflower moving van donated by Buehler Mayflower, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. King of Glory Lutheran Church, 10001 W. 58th Ave., Arvada, 303-420-8080 ext. 1203
Il Mondo Vecchio Salumi Disassembly Dinner
Today: Five-course dinner with wine pairings, 6:30 p.m. Each course will focus on a different cut of pork. $70. Reservations required. 1174 S. Cherokee St., 303-744-6328,
International Sake Tasting & Pairing
Tuesday: Master chefs from Sushi Den, Izakaya Den and OTOTO invited Mr. Kikuchi from Japan’s Asabiraki Sake Brewery to host a sake tasting paired with various hors d’oeuvres, 6-9 p.m. $50, $45 in advance, plus tax. A limited number of guests may attend a complimentary sake seminar with Mr. Kikuchi at 4:30 p.m. Those interested must purchase a ticket in advance and e-mail manager@izakayaden.net. Izakaya Den, 1518 S. Pearl St.,
Sustainable Food Film Series
Tuesday: Denver Botanic Gardens and Chipotle Mexican Grill present a film series featuring movies that focus on sustainable food practices, organic farming and community agriculture. The series wraps up with “The Real Dirt on Farmer John.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m., movie begins at 7 p.m. $10 suggested donation. A Q&A session follows. Mitchell Hall at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. ;
BENEFITS
Duncan Hines Bake Sale
Through Monday: Sign up to host a bake sale and Duncan Hines will match each dollar raised to benefit Share Our Strength.
The Big Give 2011
Through Monday: Resort 2 Kindness hosts a community food drive, “Feeding Our Friends,” to benefit the Food Bank of the Rockies. Visit website for donation locations and additional ways to help.
Hunger Is No Game food drive
Through Monday: Pikes Peak Library District is holding a food drive in conjunction with its All Pikes Peak Reads program to benefit Care and Share. Donations of nonperishable goods may be dropped off at barrels at Pikes Peak Library District locations and area Walmart stores.
Ouray Brewery
Through Nov. 23: Accepting nonperishable items for the Ouray Food Bank 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. 607 Main St., Ouray, 970-325-7388
Pink Ribbon Bagel campaign
Through Monday: Panera Bread will donate 10 cents from the sale of each Pink Ribbon Bagel and $1 from every dozen to Rocky Mountain Cancer Assistance.
CLASSES
City of Aurora
Thursday: “Books That Cook Club,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $39, $30 residents; Friday: “Couples Cook: Spicy Food & Wine Pairing,” age 21 and up, 6:30- 9:30 p.m. $64, $49 residents (per person), $114, $94 residents (per couple); Saturday: “Herbs & Spices,” 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $90, $70 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, recreation
Conscious Table
Sunday: “Southern Breakfast,” 10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. $39. Reservations required. 26 E. Kiowa St., Colorado Springs, 719-636-FARM (636-3276),
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “The Whole Pumpkin and Nothing But the Pumpkin,” 6-9 p.m. $80; “Wine Foundation Series: Seductive Spanish Wines,” 6-8 p.m. $55; Thursday: “Halloween for Kids: A Ghoulish Gathering for 3rd-5th Graders,” 9 a.m.- noon, $80; “Halloween for Kids: A Ghoulish Gathering for 6th-8th Graders,” 1-4 p.m. $80; “Sushi 101,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Friday: “Cooking with Your Children,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Saturday: “Football Game Plan: Rockin’ Tailgatin’ Party,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Sunday: “Spooky Halloween Party Treats for 6th-8th Graders, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Monday: “Meatless Monday: Halloween Harvest,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “Baking with Altitude,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Culinary Techniques Series: Fish and Seafood Workshop,” 6:30- 9:30 p.m. $75; Thursday: “Culinary Techniques Series: The Cutting Edge Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75, knife sharpening available; Friday: “Pizza Party Workshop,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $65; Sunday: “Children’s Halloween Party Workshop,” 1-4 p.m. $50, ages 9 and up, no costumes, parents may attend for additional fee; Tuesday: “Culinary Techniques Series: Fish and Seafood Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
South Denver Heart Center
Monday: Dr. Richard Collins and registered dietitian Susan Buckley present a lecture and cooking demonstration on “Lower Your Blood Pressure the Natural Way! Foods that Work as Well as Medications,” 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-3278,
CONTESTS
Eagle Brand Sweet Secret
Deadline Dec. 7: Submit your top- secret holiday recipe and an essay why Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk is the “sweet secret” ingredient.
Smucker’s Snack’n Waffles
Deadline Nov. 17: Visit the website and vote for your favorite solution to a stress-free morning. One voter will win a $5,000 morning-routine makeover.
SAVE THE DATE
A Colorado Wine Dinner
Nov. 2: Four-course dinner and five Colorado wines, 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner. $45, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. Lou’s Food Bar, 1851 W. 38th Ave., 303-458-0336,
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.
