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@,
Chicken Soup Cook-off
Saturday: 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,
Capital Tea Sunday
Dec. 11 & Dec. 18: The sixth annual Children’s Tea & Gingerbread House includes tea, treats and supplies to build a gingerbread house, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $18 per child with one parent. Reservations required. 1450 S. Broadway, 303-777-2255,
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday:Winemaker Pax Mahle presents the Wind Gap project at the next we ekly four-course dinner. $50 per person; wine pairings are an additional $30-$45. Reservations required; Dec. 14-30: holiday four-course menu with options for each course, $82 per person, excludes tax and gratuity. The restaurant is closed Dec. 25-26.1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
Green Russell
Sunday: ongoing Offering live jazz music with dinner every Sunday, 7-11 p.m. 1422 Larimer St., 303-893-6505, Greenbriar Inn Wednesday: ongoing Weekly Open Cellar Night with all bottles from the award-winning wine cellar discounted 20 percent. Also offering a multicourse menu for $38 with specially priced wine flights, featured bottle selections and guided wine cellar tours. Reserva- tions recommended. 8735 N. Foothills Highway, Boulder, 303-440-7979
IKEA Swedish Buffet
Friday: Dec. 9 Hosting a Julbord buffet, an all-you-can-eat holiday smorgasbord. $9.99 per person, $2.49 kids 12 and under. Swedish holiday ham, smoked salmon and meatballs with lingonberries are among the buffet items. Advance ticket purchase recommended. IKEA Centennial, 9800 E. Ikea Way, Centennial, 303-768-9164,
The Margarita at Pine Creek
Today: Dec. 7 The Margarita & The Wine Seller’s wrap up the Spice Route Wine Dinner Series with a seven-course meal, 6:30 p.m. $55, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required . 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667
Schlessman Library
Sunday: The Colorado Author Series continues with Randi Levin who will discuss and sign “The Muffin Lady,” 2 p.m. 100 Poplar St.,
Wine & Chocolate Festival
Saturday: Dec. 10 Costumes are encouraged for the third annual festival offering chocolate, desserts, wine, cheese and appetizers, 7-10 p.m. Live music with the Chameleon Ensemble is included. Prizes will be awarded in various costume, food and wine categories. $15, $10 in advance. A portion of the proceeds benefit Art Partners. Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave., Ouray, 970-325-7065
Winning Wines of Mesa County
Saturday: Dec.10 A tasting of the award-winning wines from the Mesa County Fair Commercial Winemakers Competition, 6:30-9 p.m. Refreshments and live music by Project Groove included. Steve Menke, associate professor of enology at Colorado State University, will give short talks about how the wines are judged and information about the competition and wineries in Mesa County. $12 . Radio Room at KAFM, 1310 Ute Ave., Grand Junction, 970-256-1528,
Benefits
Cafe Options
Friday & Saturday: Dec. 9-10 The Squeaky Bean hosts a five-course meal paired with wine to benefit the Work Options Program. Seatings offered 6-9 p.m. each night. $100, includes gratuity. A vegetarian menu is available. Reservations required. 1650 Curtis St., 720-944-1166
Printed Page Bookshop
Through Dec. 31: Those who donate nonperishable 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 Slices Pizza Today:dec. 7 Donating 25 percent of proceeds to the Children’s Diabetes Foundation, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Also hosting a Jewels for Hope jewelry sale to benefit CDF. 7155 E. Hampden Ave., 303-758-0940 Classes
Cake Crafts
Saturday: “Holiday Cookie Decorating,” 1-4 p.m. $40. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522,
Cook Street
Saturday; Monday: “Holiday Gingerbread Houses,” 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday or 5:30-8 p.m. Monday, $99 for one child and two adults, $25 for additional houses, class also offered 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dec. 17-18. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Saturday: “Home Brewing Basics: Holiday Ale,” 2-4 p.m. $20, includes hands-on instruction, ale and cheese pairing and recipes. Reservations required. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Thursday: “Food Tour USA: The Mid-Atlantic is Fantastic,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95; Saturday: “Roasting,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Monday: “Grilling,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “Holiday Cookies,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Osteria Marco
Saturday: The holiday cocktail class series continues with “Winter Classics,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $35, includes appetizers and lunch. Reservations required. Series continues Dec. 17. 1453 Larimer St., 303-534-5855,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today & Dec. 14: “Culinary Techniques Series: Basic Skills Every Cook Should Know Workshops,” 6-9:30 p.m. $150; Saturday: “Culinary Techniques Series: Fish and Seafood Workshop,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $75; Sunday: “Children’s Christmas Goodies Workshop,” 1-4 p.m. $60; Monday: “Culinary Techniques Series: The Cutting Edge Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75, knife sharpening available; Tuesday: “Children’s Christmas Goodies Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60. 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 today 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-off
Deadline Jan. 15: The sixth annual competition to inspire home cooks to prepare a kosher meal using Manischewitz broth. 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 Christmas Tea
Dec. 17-18: The second annual benefit for Zuma’s Rescue Ranch includes finger sandwiches, tea, cookies, scones, jam, hot cider and hot chocolate. Times are 9-11:30 a.m., noon-2 p.m., 2:30-4:30 p.m., and 5-7 p.m. $25 per person, $40 per couple. RSVP by e-mail to info@zumasrescueranch.com. Zuma’s Rescue Ranch rescues abused and neglected horses. A holiday gift boutique will be open for shopping. 7745 N. Moore Road, Littleton,
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