Events
Creede’s Chocolate Festival
Friday & Saturday:nov. 25-26
The 22nd annual two-day chocolate festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are $8, reservations encouraged. Various locations in downtown Creede, 719-658-2374, 800-327-2101,
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday: Winemaker Steve Humble presents the wines of 32 Winds 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,
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Through Nov. 30: Offering a special three-course $45 fall menu. You must visit the website to download the e-certificate, this special is not offered on the regular menu. Locations in LoDo and DTC,
BenefitsHope Food Bank Through Nov. 30: Juniper Village at the Spearly Center is holding a food drive. Pick up a bag to fill or drop off your boxed and canned donations. 2205 W. 29th Ave., 303-458-1112
Printed Page Bookshop Through Dec. 31: Those who donate non-perishable food or cash to benefit East Denver FISH receive a free book. FISH is a volunteer-operated food bank that delivers to the homebound. 1416 S. Broadway, 303-777-7653 Classes
City of Aurora
Monday: “Holiday Candy Factory,” ages 8-12, 4-6 p.m. $34, $26 residents; Tuesday:
“Holiday Candy Making,” ages 12-16, 4-6 p.m. $46, $35 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, recreation
Colorado State University Extension, Pueblo
Tuesday: “Gifts in a Jar Class,” 6-8 p.m. $10. Reservations required. 701 Court St., Pueblo, 719-583-6566
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today:nov. 23
“Thanksgiving From Our Kitchen to Your Table,” 6-9 p.m. $350 per couple; Friday: “Couples Cooking Class: Sushi for 2,” 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; Saturday: “Sauté Basics,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Northern Italian Cuisine: Emilia Romagna,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Sunday: “Holiday Cookies,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Monday: “Soups & Stocks,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Meatless Monday: The Warmth of Southern Italian Cuisine,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “The Art of French Pastries,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Soups & Stocks,” 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentable
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Tuesday: “Holiday Entertaining Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $70. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., 303-377-3222,
ContestsEagle Brand Sweet Secret Deadline Dec. 7: Submit your top- secret holiday recipe and an essay on why Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk is the “sweet secret” ingredient.
Jif New Classics Deadline Jan. 16: Home cooks are invited to submit original holiday dishes that include at least two tablespoons of any variety of Jif Peanut Butter and yield at least six servings. Man-O-Manischewitz Cook-offDeadline Jan. 15: The sixth annual competition to inspire home cooks to prepare a kosher meal using Manischewitz broth. Pillsbury People Celebrate More Deadline Nov. 30: Submit a photo of an everyday family celebration with a brief description. Ten finalists will be picked and posted for a nationwide vote in January. Spend a Minute with Millstone
Deadline Dec. 27: Complete an online entry form and be entered to win weekly giveaways and a grand prize.
Save the dateThomas Fogarty Winery & Vineyards at TAG Restaurant Nov. 30: “Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Meets Umami Dinner,” five-course dinner hosted by Chef Troy Guard, 7 p.m. Guests include winemaker Michael Martella with Thomas Fogarty and Randy Caparoso of the Sommelier Journal. $68, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 1441 Larimer St., 303-996-9985,
Chicken Soup Cook-off Dec. 10:Samples, live music, chicken-themed movies and refreshments included, 4-8 p.m. $5 each, $10 per family. To enter a chicken soup recipe, e-mail shalom@bethevergreen.org. Entry fee is $15. Congregation Beth Evergreen, 2981 Bergen Peak Drive, Evergreen, 303-670-4294, ext. 1,
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
