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Spanish Tapas Night
Lynn Edgar graduated with honors from L'Academie de Cuisine in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and now teaches classes at the UNC Wellness Center in Chapel Hill. She is the proprietor of her own personal chef business called Dinner Is Served! 6 p.m. Wednesday. $35. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill. 929-7133. http://bit.ly/A0QdOr.  
Empty Bowls fundraiser
 Some of Durham's top restaurants compete for the title "Best Soup." Funds raised go to Urban Ministries of Durham's Community Cafe, which serves nearly 220,000 meals each year to those in need. 5:30 p.m. Thursday. $15 soup only, $30 soup & bowl, children 6 & under free. Durham Armory, 220 Foster St., Durham. 682-0538. www.umdurham.org.
Farm to Fork
We are on the verge of spring, a time when the farmers' markets start bursting with lettuces, beets, radishes, carrots and, of course, meats and cheeses. What we cook today is up to the farmers at the Chapel Hill Farmers' Market. 11 a.m. Saturday. $40. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill. 929-7133. http://bit.ly/wTYGdM.  

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Dine with Chef
Dine with Chef is a special small group dinner event sponsored by Triangle Food Tour at one of the participating tour restaurants in the Triangle. The dinner is hosted by the chef. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The cost varies. Matthews House, 317 W. Chatham St., Cary. 467-1944. www.trianglefoodtour.com/events.html.
Quick Dinner: Easy Mexican
Mexican food can be the best choice for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. 5:30 p.m. Thursday. $30. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 929-7133. www.southernseason.com
Flying Saucer Barrel-aged Birthday Celebration
Flying Saucer will be tapping 12 beers found nowhere else in the world. They sent 12 bourbon barrels to some of the nation's best craft breweries, where they were filled with one of their select beers and aged. Noon. Saturday. Free admission but beer and food prices vary. Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, 328 W. Morgan St., Raleigh. 812-7401. www.beerknurd.com/stores/raleigh/.  
Food Truck Farm Feast
Two Durham-based food trucks, Chirba Chirba Dumpling and Pie Pushers, are teaming up with a local farm to serve up a two-part weekend lunch full of dumplings and pizza using meat, produce, and eggs from Coon Rock Farm. 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave., Durham. 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Cliff's Meat Market, 100 West Main Street, Carrboro. 942-2196. www.chirbachirba.com/.

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Cider 101 class
This class will focus on how cider is made and the difference organic farming makes on the final product. Class will sample ciders from Scrumpys and Thistly Cross, each paired with an appetizer. 6 p.m. today. $30. SIP...A WINE STORE, 1055 Darrington Drive, Cary. 467-7880. www.sipawinestore.com.
The Brothers Kast, Part Deux
Join brothers Maximilian Kast, sommelier at The Fearrington House, and Alexander Kast, cheese buyer at A Southern Season, for a cheese and wine journey through The Golden State. Sonoma wines are paired with artisanal California cheeses. 6 p.m. today. $35. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 929-7133. http://bit.ly/wylnC3
Culinary Historians of Piedmont NC
Featured speaker: Mildred "Mama Dip" Council of Mama Dip's Country Kitchen and author of several cookbooks. 7 p.m. today. free. Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill. 942-7373. www.flyleafbooks.com/.
Wildly Good Cook Cooking Series
This spring the Meredith College Master of Science in Nutrition Program is partnering with Linda Watson, author of "Wildly Affordable Organic," to host and film a series of her cooking classes.10 a.m. Saturday, March. 17, March. 23, March. 24. $54 for four classes. Meredith College, 3800 Hillsborough St., Raleigh. 760-8735. http://nutritionmc.wordpress.com/wildly-good-cook-cooking-series/.
Living Gluten-Free
Find out what it really means to live gluten-free as health coach Betsy Templeton discusses the benefits of a gluten-free life with the Culinary Book Club. 2 p.m. Saturday. Free. Southwest Regional Library, 3605 Shannon Road, Durham.560-8590.

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Alexander Calder & Contemporary Art
CLASS pairs with the Nasher Museum of Art for a luncheon and a look at this new exhibit. Noon Friday. $30. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 929-7133. http://bit.ly/zA7iGM
Umami: Explore the Flavor
Since the 1980s, umami has been accepted as the fifth basic taste, in addition to salty, sweet, bitter and sour. 2 p.m. Sunday. $35. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 929-7133. http://bit.ly/xvisWR
Battle of the Sommeliers Dinner
Join us for a night of great food, great wine, and great fun as two good friends, Fearrington House's Maximilian Kast and On the Square's Inez Ribustello battle to the last drop of your gustatory delight. 6 p.m. Sunday. $165 per person. The Fearrington House Restaurant, 2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro. 542-2121. www.fearrington.com.
Duck Rabbit beer tasting
On the third Tuesday of the month join Sip and your fellow beer buddies to sample, discuss, learn and enjoy our featured brewery, Duck-Rabbit Brewery. 6 p.m. Tuesday. $5. SIP...A WINE STORE, 1055 Darrington Drive, Cary. 467-7880. www.sipawinestore.com.

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Hungry for Change -- a food justice discussion group
Six-week small group discussion course sponsored by Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and South Durham Green Neighbors. 7 p.m. Wednesdays until Feb. 15. $22 (for workshop reading book). Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4907 Garrett Road, Durham. 489-2575. www.sdgn.net.
Free Fair Trade Chocolate Tasting
Taste 40 different chocolate bars and be inspired by delicious chocolate confections. Fair trade chocolate is produced without child labor and ensures fair pay for farmers. 10 a.m. Saturday. Free. One World Market, 811 Ninth St., Durham. 286-2457. www.oneworldmarket.info.
A Little Southern, A Little Italian
With Sheri Castle, author of "The New Southern Garden Cookbook: Enjoying the Best from Homegrown Gardens, Farmers Markets, Roadside Stands, and CSA Farm Boxes." 1 p.m. Saturday. $40. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 929-7133. http://bit.ly/yXnu8l
Valentine's Dinner & Dance
Valentine's dinner plus live music and dancing. 6 p.m. Saturday. $35 per person. $60 per couple. Adams Vineyards & Winery, 3390 John Adams Rd., Willow Spring. 567-1010. http://adamsvineyards.com.
All About Love Valentine's Social
 Dinner, music, roses. 8 p.m. Saturday. $35 per couple. APOD, 309 Technical Court, Garner. 696-9250. www.aplaceofdeliverance.com.
Chocolate Cake and Cheesecake Bake Off
For more than 20 years the Council on Aging has been challenging Chatham County bakers to pull out all the stops for the annual Chocolate Cake Bake Off. This year we invite you to sample the winning desserts with milk and coffee and perhaps take home one in the decadent auction to follow. 3 p.m. Sunday. $5 for adults, $3 for children. Council On Aging - Eastern Chatham Senior Center, 365 N.C. 87 North, Pittsboro. 542-4512. www.chathamcouncilonaging.org/Events.

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Chase the Grape
Join runners and walkers for exercise and then  end around 7 p.m.for a short wine tastings. A great way to celebrate your effort and to socialize. 6 p.m. first Wednesday of the month. $3 for a glass. SIP...A WINE STORE, 1055 Darrington Dr., Cary. 467-7880. www.sipawinestore.com.  
Hungry for Change -- a food justice discussion group
Come explore the true meaning of the phrase "You are what you eat." Hungry for Change is a six-week small group discussion course sponsored by Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and South Durham Green Neighbors that challenges participants to examine their roles, not only as consumers of food, but also as creators of food, of systems, and of the world we all live in. 7 p.m. Wednesdays until  Feb. 15. $22 (for workshop reading book). Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4907 Garrett Rd., Durham.  489-2575. http://www.sdgn.net/?page_id=6.
Kids in the Kitchen: Let's Roll
Who says food can''t be fun? We'll take traditional dishes and rock-and-roll them to make some entertaining, delicious and innovative rolled foods. Ages 9-12. Menu: Palmiers, Biscuit and Sausage Rolls, Party Pinwheels, Milk Chocolate Truffles rolled in Three Toppings 4 p.m. today. $35 . A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill.  929-7133. http://bit.ly/xENnFz
Learn at Lunch: Hearty Winter Meal
Winter is a great time for preparing slow-cooked meats that melt in your mouth and provide the base for quick weeknight meals. Join her for this hearty but elegant meal.Menu: Spinach Salad with Warm Ginger Vinaigrette, Beef Daube with Buttered Noodles, Hazelnut, Caramel, and Chocolate Tartlets. Noon.. Thursday. $25. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill. 929-7133. http://bit.ly/ycdFAX
Triangle Wine Experience
The 19th annual Triangle Wine Experience is a world-class, weekend-long charity event featuring iconic wines, sublime foods, like-minded wine fanatics and three spirited auctions, both live and silent. 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. $125-$150. Frankie Lemmon Foundation, 2301 Stonehenge Dr., Raleigh.  845-8880. www.trianglewineexperience.org.
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Country Breakfast
Country Ham, Sausage, Bacon, Eggs, Grits,Gravy, Stewed Apples, Homemade Biscuits, Jams and Jellies, Coffee, Juice. A breakfast that grandma would be proud to serve!7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday. Adults: $10 Children under 12: $5.  2016 Mt Carmel Church Rd., Chapel Hill. 933-8565. www.mount-carmel-baptist.org.  

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Cook Once, Eat 3 times!
Marilyn Markel, cooking school manager, is skilled at getting dinner on the table as quickly as possible. She's learned that planning can save a lot of time on busy weeknights. Join Marilyn for great ideas on how to quickly produce a satisfying meal. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. $30. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill. 929-7133. http://bit.ly/AdbYWi
Hungry for Change - a food justice discussion group
Come explore the true meaning of the phrase "You are what you eat." Hungry for Change is a six-week small group discussion course sponsored by Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship & South Durham Green Neighbors that challenges participants to examine their roles, not only as consumers of food, but also as creators of food, of systems, and of the world we all live in. 7 p.m. Wednesdays until  Feb. 15. $22 (for workshop reading book). Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4907 Garrett Rd., Durham.  489-2575. http://www.sdgn.net/?page_id=6.  
Southern Cooking, High and Low: A Short History of the Cuisine of the South
Meredith College Master of Science in Nutrition presents: A Lecture with Road Scholar John Beck, PhD on "Southern Cooking, High and Low: A Short History of the Cuisine of the South" A fascinating history of Southern cuisine blending culinary traditions and ingredients of Native Americans, immigrants from the British Isles and those from West & Central Africa. 6 p.m. Thursday. Free. Meredith College Kresge Auditorium, 3800 Hillsborough St., Raleigh. 760-8735. http://nutritionmc.wordpress.com/nutrition-events-meredith-college/.  

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Fall Flavors of Mexico
The flavors of Mexico conjure up thoughts of roasted chiles that offer an amazing depth of flavor. Instructor Katie Coleman is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and chef/instructor of the Art Institute of Raleigh. 5 p.m. Wednesday. $45. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill. (877) 929-7133. http://bit.ly/oohbwQ
Dine With Chef Troy Mezze
Our next Dine with Chef event includes a unique prix fixe dinner at Troy Mezze in Raleigh’s City Market. Troy Mezze Lounge is Raleigh’s newest, intimate destination for authentic Turkish cuisine. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.  $ 35. Troy Mezze Lounge, 317 W. Blake St, Raleigh. 319-5674. www.trianglefoodtour.com/events.html.  
Delicious Pumpkins Cooking Class
Join cooking instructor Carol Colburn as she teaches us how to prepare delicious food using pumpkins. They aren’t just for jack-o-lanterns! Call 870-4000 to register. 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Free. North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Rd., Raleigh.
Food Truck King event
Food Truck King is a soon-to-be annual event benefiting the charity Meals on Wheels of Wake County. The event will be located at City Plaza in downtown Raleigh. 5-9:30 p.m. Thursday. City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville St., Raleigh. www.raleighdowntowner.com/ftk/

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Fall Harvest Cooking Class
Yellow, orange and green autumn vegetables make delicious meals. Fall is a time to celebrate and feast on these great ingredients. Instructor Susan Hearn is a graduate of Alamance Community College's culinary program and owns the Satisfy Your Soul gourmet product line. 5 p.m. today. $45. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 877-929-7133. http://bit.ly/p27uFl
Celebrate North Carolina
 A Southern Season celebrates North Carolina products and traditions throughout the store. 5 p.m. Thursday. $45. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 877-929-7133. http://bit.ly/oq4u6h
Paula Deen
Paula Deen will be signing copies of "Paula Deen's Southern Cooking Bible," a definitive and delicious guide to Southern cooking and hospitality. Signing line tickets with the purchase of book at Quail Ridge Books. 6 p.m. Friday. 3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh. 828-1588.
Rotary Seafood Festival
North Carolina's freshest and most succulent seafood will be served by chef Phil Callahan. 6 p.m. Friday. $50 per ticket. Chapel Hill Country Club, 103 Lancaster Drive, Chapel Hill. 533-9415.
Southern Biscuits
Willard Doxey, house and home manager, and Marilyn Markel, cooking school manager, share their biscuit recipes and demonstrate classic side dishes. 11 a.m. Saturday. $30. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 877-929-7133. http://bit.ly/ntmUC9

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Honey Buzztival
The Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market will be buzzing with honey samples, cooking demos, an observation hive, recipes and an abundance of honey-related products! 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today. Free. City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville St., Raleigh. www.RaleighEatLocal.com.
Pasta Fresca
Pasta fresca (fresh pasta) is satisfying to eat and rewarding to make. Kneading the dough and rolling it out into thin, silken sheets is fulfilling to any novice or accomplished cook. 5 p.m. today. $45. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 877-929-7133. http://bit.ly/mSVES4
Beyond the Basics of Wine and Food Pairing
A Southern Season's experienced wine staff will demonstrate how to navigate tricky ingredients, bring ports and sherries to the table, adapt recipes to pair lighter dishes with red wines, serve whites with heavier dishes, and serve rose year-round. 6 p.m. Thursday. $35. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 877-929-7133. http://bit.ly/nHIeZP
Men's BBQ & Youth Dessert Sales
BBQ dinner fundraiser include pulled pork or chicken and sides: green beans, corn on the cob, coleslaw, roll. Desserts available  for donation to youth ministry. 4:30 p.m. Friday. $8 advance; $9 day of sale. Soapstone United Methodist Church, 12837 Norwood Road, Raleigh.  846-2212. www.soapstoneumc.org.

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