Events
Capital Tea
Sundaydec. 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
Through Dec. 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
Infinite Monkey Theorem
Saturday & Sundaydec. 17-18: Hosting Holiday Open Houses, 2-6 p.m. with tastings and recommendations. Jenny Thamar of Lioni Chocolates offers pairings on Sunday.IMT Winery, 931 W. 5th Ave., 303-736-8376,
Benefits
Christmas Tea
Saturday & Sunday: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,
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
Classes
Cook Street
Saturday & Sunday: “Holiday Gingerbread Houses,” 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $99 for one child and two adults, $25 for additional houses; Monday: “Holiday Feast,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Saturday: “Knead Bread: Christmas Stollen,” includes bread and wassail pairings and recipes, 2-3 p.m. $10. Reservations required. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Italian Regional Cuisine: Naples,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Holiday Cookies,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Thursday: “Effortless Hors d’Oeuvres,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Saturday: “Teen Cuisine: Holiday Cookies & Treats,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Sunday: “Sweet & Sticky: Candies for the Holidays,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Monday: “Winter Kids Camp for 3rd-5th Graders: Mama Mia Pizzeria,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95; Tuesday: “Winter Kids Camp for third-fifth Graders: Sushi Masters,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Osteria Marco
Saturday: The holiday cocktail class series wraps up with “Sparkling Cocktails,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $35, includes appetizers and lunch. Reservations required. 1453 Larimer St., 303-534-5855,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Thursday: “Eve of the Seven Fish Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75. 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.
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
Food & Wine Classic in Aspen June 15-17: Tickets are available for the 30th anniversary of the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen offering more than 80 cooking demonstrations and seminars. Guest chefs include Mario Batali, Giada DeLaurentiis, Bobby Flay, Emeril Lagasse, Tom Colicchio, Danny Meyer,Jacques Pépin, Michael Symon, Ming Tsai and others. Discounted tickets available before March 15.
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.
