EATS + DRINKS
tue dec 6 Dandy/Peasant: Beer and Cheese Pairing
Four Dandy beers are perfectly paired with four cheeses. Learning has rarely been this tasty. At The Dandy Brewing Company, 11, 1826 25th Ave. N.E. 7 - 10 p.m. $20. thedandybrewingcompany.com.
wed dec 7 Lina’s Market Dinner
Inspired by the seasons and regions of Italy, Keith Luce creates a delicious four-course menu to be enjoyed family-style at a communal table. At Lina’s Italian Market & Cappuccino Bar, 2202 Centre St. N.E. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $45. linasmarket.com.
thur dec 8 Supporting Local: An Evening with Alberta Breweries
Join three Alberta breweries for an evening of beer tasting and education. Troubled Monk, Blindman, and Bench Creek each share stories about their paths to sudsy redemption. At Craft Cellars, 1345 32nd Ave. N.E. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $30. craftcellars.ca.
upcoming Christmas Cookie Exchange
Saturday, Dec. 10. Kick-start your holiday baking in this supportive group class. Learn how to make Christmas cookies and desserts, and take home a dozen of three different holiday favourites to gift, freeze or eat right away. At SAIT Downtown Culinary Campus, 230 8th Ave. S.W. 2 - 5 p.m. $100. culinarycampus.ca.
The Alchemy of Ayurveda
Sunday, Dec. 11. Take a journey into the healing alchemy of spices with an Ayurvedic cooking class. Explore how spices can nourish and heal the mind, body and spirit. Discover techniques to determine predominant doshas within the system; define and determine vata, pitta and kapha; and explore the various recipes that help balance and maintain optimal metabolism within the system. At Wild & Raw Superfood + Juice Bar, 1119 Kensington Rd. N.W. 6 - 8 p.m. $39.95 - $45. wildandraw.ca.
Nordic Christmas
Friday, Dec. 16. In Nordic countries, Christmas is celebrated for the entire month of December. It’s a food-centric time of year. Get festive Scandinavianstyle and learn to make whipped brown butter and sourdough bread, cured Arctic char, pickled onion, crème fraîche and lefse, and more. With Colin Metcalfe, a chef at Sidewalk Citizen. At Paintbox Lodge, 629 10th St., Canmore. 6 - 9 p.m. $80. paintboxlodge.com.
Holiday Wine Tasting
Saturday, Dec. 17. Learn all about the world of dessert wines. Find the perfect wine to serve with all your holiday festivities and to give away as gifts this Christmas. At Homeground Coffee, 22 North Railway St., Okotoks. 7 - 10 p.m. $40. 403-995-9948.
Brunch, Butlers & Bubbly
Sunday, Dec. 18. Enjoy a family-style, chef’s-choice brunch and a welcome drink, and learn the ins and outs of modern holiday hosting and attending, appropriate gifting, proper follow-up and more with host Armine Tatosian of Modern Manners. At Azuridge Estate Hotel, 178057 272 St. W., Priddis. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $50. azuridgehotel.com.
Make & Take: Marvelous Macarons
Saturday, Jan. 14. Light and airy, slightly crispy, colourful, sweet and wispy, macarons are delights of the highest order and will add effervescence to any occasion. There are many details that go into making the perfect macaron. Learn the techniques and secrets behind these meringue-based confections from local master Salvador Valdes. At The Cookbook Co., 722 11th Ave. S.W. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $100. cookbookcooks.com.
Dining In The Dark
Thursday, Jan. 26. Enjoy a choice of wine or cocktail before being blindfolded and served a threecourse meal. This unorthodox approach will heighten your senses and the flavours and aromas of the food. At Modern Steak, 107 10A St. N.W. 6 - 9 p.m. $99. 403-670-6873.
Cooking a Mediterranean Feast
Saturday, Jan. 28. Prepare a multi-course meal, all from scratch, taste different spices and learn some helpful kitchen tips. Class includes dinner, recipes to take home and a yummy jar of your creation. At Roni’s Kitchen, 703 23rd Ave. S.E. 2 - 5 p.m. $55 - $60. roniskitchen.com.