Events
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House Daily through Jan. 8: Christmas/ Holiday Afternoon Tea with Dessert Bar at 2 p.m. or High/5 Course Dinner Tea at 6 p.m. Santa will be in attendance. Costs vary. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, e-mail: linda@,
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday:The fifth annual White Truffle and Barolo Dinner with guest chef Michael Tusk (Quince, San Francisco) and guest winemaker Luca Currado (Vietti Winery, Italy), 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner, $575 per person; Tuesday:five-course dinner with 2011 Outstanding Restaurant Award Winners Daniel Humm and Will Guidara of the Eleven Madison Park in New York City, $195 per person, includes wine pairings and a signed copy of their forthcoming cookbook, “Eleven Madison Park: The Cookbook.” Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
Holiday Chocolate Festival
Sunday:dec. 4
Third annual festival features more than 35 booths of chocolates, holiday gifts, live music, ballet performances, competitions and more, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is free. Taste Tickets are 12 for $10 and 25 for $20 in advance, 10 for $10 at the door. The Broadmoor, 1 Lake Ave., Colorado Springs,
Holiday Tea
Sunday:dec. 4
Annual tea includes refreshments, live music and a presentation with storyteller Christopher Maier, 2-4 p.m. $9, $6 children and seniors. Reservations required. Tickets available at the circulation desk. Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette, 303-665-4248
Thomas Fogarty Winery & Vineyards at TAG Restaurant
Today: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,
BenefitsArgonaut Wine Tasting Thursday:dec. 1
Holiday spirits of more than 100 wines with appetizers, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $35, $30 in advance. Proceeds benefit The Arapahoe House. Reservations required. Park Hill Golf Course, 4141 E. 35th Ave., 303-831-7788
Hope Food Bank Through today:nov. 30
Juniper Village at the Spearly Center is holding a food drive. Pick up a bag to fill or drop off donations. 2205 W. 29th Ave., 303-458-1112
Parade of Darks Saturday:dec. 3
Annual fundraiser for the Metro CareRing features more than 60 beers, 1-4:30 p.m. Tickets are $30, $25 in advance. Proceeds benefit the local food pantry. Wynkoop Brewing Co., 1634 18th St., 303-297-9999, ,
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
Cake Crafts
Saturday: “Gingerbread Decorating,” 1-4 p.m. $50. House kit is provided, some supplies from home are required. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522,
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Saturday: “Say Cheese: Make Whey Cheese Ziergerbase,” 2 p.m. $10, includes materials. Reservations required. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today:nov. 30
“Portofino Paradise,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Thursday: “Fill Your Freezer: Brain Food Breakfasts,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Friday: “Amazing Holiday Appetizers,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Saturday: “Sweet & Sticky: Candies for the Holidays,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Monday: “Sauces 101,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “International Pastry Series: Italy’s Rich Traditions,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Sauces 101,” 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentable
Osteria Marco
Saturday: “Holiday Punches,” holiday cocktail class series, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $35, includes appetizers and lunch. Reservations required. Series continues Dec. 10 and 17. 1453 Larimer St., 303-534-5855,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Thursday: “The Holiday Candy Box Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65; Saturday: “Christmas Cookie Workshop,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $65; Monday: “Live from Havana Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $70; Tuesday: “Eggstravaganza Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $70. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., 303-377-3222,
Contests
Dave’s Gourmet Recipe Challenge Deadline Dec. 31: Submit your original recipe for a dip, sauce, salsa or spread.
Eagle 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 today: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 date
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
