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

Kids in the Kitchen: Cheese Please
Spend time with the cooking school staff exploring the fabulous world of cheese. Ages 9-12. 4 p.m. today. $35. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 919-929-7133. http://bit.ly/xTIDoH.
Frances Mayes and Ed Mayes
Durham author of "Under the Tuscan Sun" Frances Mayes, and Ed Mayes, author of "The Tuscan Sun Cookbook: Recipes from Our Italian Kitchen." 7:30 p.m. Friday. Quail Ridge Books & Music, 3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh. 828-1588. www.quailridgebooks.com/.
Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fat: Creating a balanced and healthy plate
With Breana Lai. 2 p.m. Sunday. $35. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 919-929-7133. http://bit.ly/xuoEnt.
Yankee Meets Dixie
Brian Dornetto and Marilyn Markel. 1 p.m. Saturday. $35. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 919-929-7133. http://bit.ly/zIo7GL.

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Canning Classes
There are a couple more chances this month to take free canning workshops offered by the Johnston County Cooperative Extension. The workshops will be held 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, and 1 to 3 p.m. April 28 at the campus. Johnston County Cooperative Extension Service, 2736 N.C. 210, Smithfield. 989-5380. http://johnston.ces.ncsu.edu.
Strawberry Fest
Come out for Strawberry Fest at Western Wake Farmers' Market. Take a tasting tour through the market, and enjoy with samples of creative strawberry dishes prepared with market ingredients. 8 a.m. Saturday. Free. Western Wake Farmers' Market, 1225 Morrisville Carpenter Road, Cary. www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org
Spring Cleansing with Seasonal Greens
Demystifying the basics of preparing greens, this class offers charts of greens and other seasonal foods, tips on preparing raw and cooked greens, tools that make preparation much easier and recipes for smoothies, salads and cooked greens. 2:30 p.m. Saturday . $10 fee includes class and refreshments. Cafe Harmony, 5645 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh. careharmony@att.net. 510-6910. www.cafeharmony.net.
Herons' Easter Brunch Buffet
This Easter, Herons at The Umstead Hotel and Spa invites guests to celebrate the holiday with a seasonal brunch buffet. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. $65. Herons, 100 Woodland Pond, Cary. 447-4200.
Margaux's 19th Annual Easter Luncheon
North Raleigh icon Margaux's Restaurant is hosting a special holiday event for diners who want to celebrate with family and friends in style. Starting at 11 a.m. Sunday. $10.95 - $29.95 per person. Margaux's, 8111 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh. 846-9846. www.MargauxsRestaurant.com.

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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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Quick Dinner: Summer Herbs
Fresh herbs provide unparalleled fragrance and flavor in both sweet and savory dishes. Clean and fresh, many herbs are at their peak in the summer. Join us for this one-hour class about cooking, growing, harvesting and buying summer's bountiful herbs. 5:30 p.m. wednesday. $30. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill. 929-7133. www.southernseason.com.
Make and Take: Summer Flavor
Join us as we roll up our sleeves and prepare some fabulous dishes for you to cook and serve at home. We'll sizzle and sear our way through these dishes geared toward serving a family of four. 4 p.m. Thursday. $50. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill. 929-7133. www.southernseason.com.
 

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Just a reminder if you are looking for weekend plans: Taste Carolina, a local food tour company, is offering a progressive lunch THIS Saturday of North Hills mall's restaurants and farmers market. The tour runs from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.

For $39.50, you can enjoy tastings at the Midtown Farmers' Market, Mura, Vivace, Coquette and two more restaurants. Other future dates are July 31 and Aug. 14.

For more information, go to www.northhillsraleigh.com or www.tastecarolina.net.

Taste Carolina, a local food tour company, is offering a progressive lunch every other Saturday of North Hills mall's restaurants and farmers market. The next one is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 17.

For $39.50, you can enjoy tastings at the Midtown Farmers' Market, Mura, Vivace, Coquette and two more restaurants. Other future dates are July 31 and Aug. 14.

For more information, go to www.northhillsraleigh.com or www.tastecarolina.net.
 

Lesley Stracks, co-owner of Taste Carolina walking food tours, sent a note about there being plenty of room in this Saturday's tour in Durham. Here are the details:

"Participants walk from the American Tobacco Warehouse through downtown and over to Brightleaf Square. They will stop along the way to sample food at fine dining restaurants, mom and pop sandwich shops, plus beer, wine, chocolate, cupcakes, and gourmet popsicles."

Meet at the Bull City Apartments, corner of Pettigrew and Blackwell. 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday. $37 per person. Register in advance here.