Here is a list of upcoming cooking classes, food tours and more food events:
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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.
Sandra Gutierrez Book Signing
Cookbook author Sandra Gutierrez will discuss "The New Southern-Latino Table." In this cookbook, Gutierrez blends ingredients, traditions, and culinary techniques, creatively marrying the diverse and delicious cuisines of more than 20 Latin American countries with the beloved food of the American South. 11 a.m. Saturday. McIntyre's, Fearrington Village, 2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro. 542-2121. www.fearrington.com.
Book Signing with author Jean Anderson
"The New German Cookbook," published almost 20 years ago, has never been out of print and has become a classic guide to contemporary German cooking. Coupling regional traditions with the subtle, light and sophisticated tastes of the modern palate, Anderson leads home cooks from the back roads of Bavaria to 3-star restaurants in Munich, opening kitchen doors and kettle lids to reveal modern Germany' s gastronomy. Noon Saturday. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 877-929-7133. www.southernseason.com
World Beer Festival
Taste and sample craft and specialty beers in 2-ounce pours while supplies last. Noon-4 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. Saturday. $40 in advance; $50 at door (if available). Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St., Durham. 956-2855. http://allaboutbeer.com/.
Parents and Kids in the Kitchen: Chicken Three Ways
Turn a whole roasted chicken into several meals for your family. Children and parents join the cooking school staff to create three favorite chicken entrees. Ages 7 and up with a parent. 4 p.m. Tuesday. $65 for 2. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 877-929-7133. http://bit.ly/r5A6M2
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. Oct. 12. $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. Oct. 13. $45. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 877-929-7133. http://bit.ly/oq4u6h
Paula Deen Book Signing
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. Oct. 14. 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. Oct. 14. $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. Oct. 15. $30. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 877-929-7133. http://bit.ly/ntmUC9
Tours
Raleigh Pub Crawl and Haunted Adventure
7:30 p.m. Fridays. $19. Busy Bee Cafe, 225 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh. 371-2653. Also 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. $19. Foundation, 213 Fayetteville St., Raleigh. 371-2653. www.tobaccoroadtours.com.
Triangle Food Tour: Downtown Raleigh
2:30 p.m. Saturdays. Jibarra, 327 W. Davie St., Raleigh. 237-2254. www.trianglefoodtour.com.
Triangle Food Tour: Cary
1:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Nov. 19. $32.50. Page Walker Hotel Garden Stage, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary. 319-5674. www.trianglefoodtour.com.
Raleigh Breweries Tour
1:45 p.m. Nov. 26 and Dec. 31. $40-$45. Natty Greene's Pub & Brewing, 505 W. Jones St., Raleigh. 285-1228. www.beltlinebrewtours.com.
