Events
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday:Winemaker Caterina Dei (Tuscany, Italy) and Antonio Caggiano (Campania, Italy) present the wines of Marc de Grazia Selections 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,
Lafayette Quaker Oatmeal Festival
Saturday: The 16th annual festival includes an “Oatmeal Breakfast with the World’s Largest Toppings Bar,” health fair with more than 50 booths, baking contest, 5K Quicker Quaker Walk/Run and more. Various locations in Lafayette, 303-666-9555,
Old Colorado City’s Happy Hour
Through March: Several Old Colorado City restaurants are building upon the progressive dinner theme with a progressive happy hour. From 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, participating locations are offering $4-$6 glasses of wine, wells, drafts and appetizers. DineOldColorado
Pinot Posse Dinner
Monday: Winemakers/owners of Owen Roe, Loring Wine Co.., AP Vin, Keefer Ranch, JK Carriere, August West, Kosta Browne and Cargasacchi Vineyards host a pinot noir multi-course winemaker dinner, 6 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner. $150, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. Ya Ya’s Euro Bistro, 8310 E. Belleview Ave., Greenwood Village, 303-741-1110
Schlessman Library
Sunday: The Fresh City Life Series continues with Randi Levin hosting a program, “Avoid Childhood Obesity With Ease, Flavor and Affordability,” 2 p.m. Levin, also known as The Muffin Lady, is the author of “Love More, Feed Less: A Tasty Path to Avoiding Childhood Obesity.” 100 Poplar St., 720-865-0000
Classes
Almost Vegan Cooking School
Saturday: “Soups for Supper,” 10 a.m.-noon. $39. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661, e-mail: almost vegancookingschool@gmail.com
Cake Crafts
Today-Feb. 1: “Cake Decorating I,” 7-9 p.m. every Wednesday, $85, includes kit and book; Monday-Feb. 6: “Gum Paste Flowers I,” 7-9 p.m. every Monday, $85. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522,
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
Saturday: “The Art of Bread, Cinnamon Roll Baking,” 2 p.m. $30, includes scones, tea, tastings and take home samples. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, e-mail: linda@ thecanoncity thecanoncity
City of Aurora
Saturday: “Cooking Techniques,” 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $90, $70 residents; “Pizza Oven,” ages 6-12 with parent, 2:30-5 p.m. $51, $39 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, recreation
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Monday:“Sauces 101,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Meatless Monday: The Vegan Way Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “Sweet Breakfast Treats,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80. Reservations required.5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
La Patisserie Francaise
Monday: “Cookie Decorating,” 6 p.m. $30; Tuesday: “Cake Decorating,” 6 p.m. $35. Reservations required. 7885 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 303-424-5056,
Contests
Jif New Classics
Deadline Monday: 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 Sunday: The sixth annual competition to inspire home cooks to prepare a kosher meal using Manischewitz broth.
Save the date
American Wine Society Winemaker Dinner
Jan. 18: Andrew Rich of Andrew Rich Winery hosts this dinner featuring wines from Washington and Oregon paired with courses from String’s culinary team, 6:30 p.m. $60, $55 for AWS members,includes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. Strings, 1700 Humboldt St., 303-831-7310, ,
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