Here is a list of upcoming cooking classes, food tours and other events: 

Latin Cooking Class
Sandra Gutierrez, The Culinary Latinista and a culinary school favorite joins us for a class filled with some of Latin America's exotic small dishes and little nibbles.  6 p.m. today. $35. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill.  929-7133. www.southernseason.com.
Diane Daniel, Farm Fresh North Carolina
Get ready to take advantage of all that North Carolina has to offer. Diane Daniel brings us "Farm Fresh North Carolina: The Go-to Guide To Great Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, Farms, Apple Orchards, U-Picks, Kids' Activities, Lodging, Dining, Choose-and-Cut Christmas Trees, Vineyards And Wineries, And More," featuring 20 fresh local recipes.  7:30 p.m.Thursday. Quail Ridge Books & Music, 3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh.828-1588.
Apex Lions Fish Fry
Apex Lions Fish Fry to raise money for former Apex Policeman Tim Kerley. Menue includes all the fish, slaw, boiled potatoes, and hush puppies you can eat. Also includes sweet tea and dessert.11 a.m. Friday. $8 for adults $5 for children. C.C. Jones Building, 309 Holleman St., Apex. 481-1888. http://apexlions.org.  
Learn at Lunch: Go green
The hearty greens of early spring are all the bounty. Full of flavor and great to eat, go green this spring with kale, spinach, and even the tops of beets. Also, lettuces and salad greens are just around the corner. Noon Friday.. $25. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 929-7133. www.southernseason.com.
Learning at the Market with Herons Chef Scott Crawford
The Western Wake Farmers Market is pleased to welcome back 2011 James Beard Award semifinalist  Chef Scott Crawford of Herons Restaurant.  9 a.m.  Saturday. Free. Western Wake Farmers' Market, 1225 Morrisville Carpenter Rd., Cary. www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org.  

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Here is a list of upcoming food tours, cooking classes and wine events:

AHA and Community Gardens Benefit Dinner
Market Restaurant will host a dinner to raise money for Advocates for Health in Action projects that further community gardens and local food initiatives in Wake County! 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Market Restaurant, 938 N. Blount St., Raleigh. 754-0900. www.advocatesforhealthinaction.org.
Eat Eggs
Farm fresh eggs are abundant in this area. Baked, coddled, deviled or poached everyone has their favorite way of cooking and eating eggs.  This class will cover the basics so any skill level can benefit. 5 p.m. Thursday. $40. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 929-7133. www.southernseason.com.
Delicious, Thrifty, Healthy Beans
Delicious, nutritious beans are one of the great food bargains. Learn about cooking dried beans, including why to soak and when to salt. Find out how to turn one big pot of beans into three or more different recipes. 10 a.m. Saturday. . $15. Whole Foods Market, 3540 Wade Ave., Raleigh. 828-5805. http://cookforgood.com/events.html.
Taste Carolina Food Tour: Chapel Hill/Carrboro
Go behind the scenes to experience where farm-to-table cuisine comes to life. Sample innovative and upscale Southern dishes, house-made chocolates, local cheese, made-from-scratch pie, organic wine, local beer and more. 11 a.m. Saturdays. $42.99. Open Eye Cafe, 101 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro. 237-2254. www.tastecarolina.net.

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REMINDER: Chapel Hill's C'est si Bon! cooking school's most requested class is available again: a chocolate feast based on the Chocolat movie starring Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche.

This class may be a perfect Valentine's Day date: the class goes from 6-9 p.m. Feb. 14.

The menu includes:

• Sauteed shrimp in a tomato and garlic sauce with chocolate and chile
• Local hens roasted with bittersweet chocolate demi-glace
• Roasted cauliflower with chipotle beurre nosiette
• Cocoa-dusted chocolate cake with almonds

The class costs $75 per person. Call 942-6550 or online to book the class.
 

Chapel Hill's C'est si Bon! cooking school's most requested class is available again: achocolate feast based on the Chocolat movie starring Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche.

This class may be a perfect Valentine's Day date: the class goes from 6-9 p.m. Feb. 14.

The menu includes:

• Sauteed shrimp in a tomato and garlic sauce with chocolate and chile
• Local hens roasted with bittersweet chocolate demi-glace
• Roasted cauliflower with chipotle beurre nosiette
• Cocoa-dusted chocolate cake with almonds

The class costs $75 per person. Call 942-6550 or online to book the class.
 

REMINDER: Sara Foster, owner of Foster's Markets in Chapel Hill and Durham, is teaching a few cooking classes at the Chapel Hill market:

• 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, Stocking up on Soup, Cost $40 for dinner and class.
• 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, New Year's Brunch, Cost for $40 for dinner and class.

Call 967-3667 to reserve your spot in class.

Gluten-free cooking instructor Jules Shepard is teaching a cooking class this Friday at Earth Fare in Brier Creek. Shepard's popular class usually sells out but there are still seats available.

The class is 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, Earth Fare at Brier Creek. Learn how to make dinner rolls, pumpkin pie, and stuffing or dressing, depending upon where you grew up. Plus, enjoy a tasting of gluten-free beer.

The class costs $40 for an individual and $70 for couples in the same household.

To register, call 433-1390.

To learn more about Jules, go HERE.

There are two Turkish cooking classes coming up at the Turk Evi house in Cary. The dates are:

• 3-6 p.m. Nov. 7; the menu includes tomato soup, zucchini dip, cheese-filled pastry, lentil kofte and baklava
• 3-6 p.m. Dec. 5; the menu includes lentil soup, sesame rounds, carrot dip, spinach-filled pastry, chick peas with peppers and tomatoes and kadayif.

The cost is $25 for adults and $15 for students. The Turk Evi house is located at 303 E. Durham Rd., Suite F, Cary.

To register, please e-mail to turkishcookingclass@yahoo.com or call 219-2516.

Here's a list of upcoming food events across the Triangle:

Campus Farmers Market
The weekly Campus Farmers Market at N.C. State University resumes today through Nov. 17 on the brickyard in front of the library. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays. Free. N.C. State University, 2200 Hillsborough St., Raleigh. 859-983-1310. www.campusfarmersmkt.wordpress.com.
Muscadine Grape Harvest
Pick your own grapes, $1.25 per pound. $3 wine tasting. Noon Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9, Sept. 10. Benjamin Vineyards & Winery, 6516 Whitney Road, Graham. 336-376-1080.  www.benjaminvineyards.com.
Cooking Basics: Braising and Roasting
We are back to basics again with techniques for the novice cook. Join Marilyn Markel, culinary lessons manager, and learn how to braise and roast meats and vegetables like a champ. 6 p.m. Thursday. $35. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 929-7133.  www.southernseason.com.
Florida Keys Hurricane Party
Come join us on our patio for our second Annual Hurricane Party, in which we will feature cuisine from hurricane-stricken areas. We will have gumbo, Cuban roast pork, House-Smoked Jerk Chicken, tostones, black beans and more. 7 p.m. Thursday. $25. Blu Seafood and Bar, 2002 Hillsborough Road, Durham. 286-9777. http://www.bluseafoodandbar.com www.bluseafoodandbar.com.

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Local cooking instructor Sandra Gutierrez of Sandra's Kitchen Studio is teaching a cooking class on Latin American street food on Tuesday Wednesday, Aug. 24.

The menu includes shucos (hot dogs with the works), arepas con queso, grilled corn with crema and cheese, mango salad with chile and toasted pepitas and churros with chocolate.

The class is 6:30-8:30 p.m. It costs $35. To register, call 484-1706.

The class is being held at the Williams-Sonoma store at The Streets of Southpoint mall in  Durham.

Here is a list of upcoming cooking classes and special events:

Garden Gourmet
Make and taste a simple and delicious treat using summer's freshest ingredients from Castaway Cove Kids Garden. Sponsored by Food Lion. 10 a.m. Today. Free with general admission. Marbles Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 834-4040. www.marbleskidsmuseum.org.
Quick Dinner: Lovin' Lemon Cocktail Party
It's the peak of citrus season, and lemons beautifully accentuate summer flavors. Heighten the dishes at your next patio party with a burst of sunshine. Join Marilyn Markel, CLASS manager, for this one-hour class as she demonstrates a summer menu and shares make-ahead tips to make entertaining a breeze. 5:30 p.m. Today. $30. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill. 929-7133. www.southernseason.com.
Kids in the Kitchen: India  
Join Stephanie Charns, demo associate and culinary graduate, as she teaches how to make these international cuisines. India offers so many fascinating flavor combinations. Season your palate with exotic spices and refreshing sauces and desserts. Noon. Thursday. $35. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill. 929-7133. www.southernseason.com.  
Muscadine Grape Harvest
Pick your own grapes, $1.25 per pound. $3 wine tasting. Noon. Thursday-Sunday, Noon. Aug. 26-Aug. 27. Benjamin Vineyards & Winery, 6516 Whitney Rd., Graham. (336) 376-1080. www.benjaminvineyards.com.  
Pulled Pork Barbecue Building Fundraiser
New Life Church of Cary is holding a building fundraiser. We're serving lunch from 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. and dinner from 4:30-7 p.m.. Meals will be catered by Cooper's Barbecue of Raleigh. 11:30 a.m. Friday. $8 per plate. 111 Towerview Ct., Cary. 467-3456. www.newlifenc.org. 

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