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

Neighborhood Appreciation Party
Sponsored by Draft Carolina Burgers & Beers. Participating downtown Raleigh residents will be asked to show identification to receive a Good Neighbor card, making them eligible for  specials of half-priced food (one item per person), a $6 32-ounce mug of North Carolina beer, and free billiards and shuffleboard. 5 p.m. Thursdays. Draft Carolina Burgers & Beers, 510 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh. http://draftraleigh.com.
Farm Dinner
Join Foster's Market every other Thursday for a casual, family-style meal made from fresh ingredients from local farms. Reservations are required and are $25 and include a three-course meal, with an option of adding a $12 wine pairing. 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Foster's Market, Chapel Hill, 750 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill. www.fostersmarket.com/menus/special-menu/.
The World of Tea: A Tour of Classic Origins
North Carolina native James Norwood Pratt has served the cause of tea around the world since 1980 as an instigator of interest and a teacher. Author of the "New Tea Lover's Treasury," a lyrical journey of tea, and "James Norwood Pratt's Tea Dictionary," Pratt will share the origins, development and lore while we taste teas from the major tea groups. 1 p.m. Saturday. $25. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 877-929-7133. www.southernseason.com.

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Basics of Wine Tasting
Mary Margaret began her wine career helping manage the cellars at Balthazar in New York, and has since worked in many sectors of the wine industry. She is completing the Wine & Spirits Education Trust Diploma program. 6 p.m. Thursday. $30. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 929-7133. www.southernseason.com
Chef in the Market Cooking Demonstration
Join us at the Durham Farmers' Market as chef Dave Alworth from Guglhupf Cafe creates delicious, easy-to-prepare dishes using the abundance of locally grown, seasonal produce. 10 a.m. Saturday. Free. Durham Farmers' Market, 502 Foster St., Durham. 484-3084. www.durhamfarmersmarket.com
Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn and Garden Cooking Classes
6 p.m. Tuesdays. $45 per class, or $40 each for the set of five classes. Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn and Garden, 333 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina. 552-3782.
Classic French Cuisine
A graduate with honors from l'Academie de Cuisine in Gaithersburg, Md., Lynn Edgar now teaches classes at the UNC Wellness Center in Chapel Hill and works as a personal chef. 6 p.m. June 1. $35. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 929-7133. www.southernseason.com

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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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Nick Malgieri is the former executive pastry chef at Windows on the World, a cookbook author and cooking instructor. He will be teaching two classes at Southern Season in Chapel Hill. Here is the schedule:

• 1 p.m. April 16, Around the World with Malgieri's new cookbook,  "Bake! Essential Techniques for Perfect Baking." The class costs $50.
• 2 p.m. April 17, Spectacular Cakes, Simple to Elaborate, $50.

To see the full menu for each class, go to www.southernseason.com.

To make a reservation, call 929-7133.
 

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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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.