JUST SAY OUI
Why oh why do we love Paris? It's for the food, of course, Jill and Walt Simmons share their experience cooking and eating in a city made for gastronomes.
When: 6-9 p.m. Friday
Where: Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op Community Learning Center, 1914 Alhambra Blvd.
Cost: $49 general, $40 for co-op members
Information: (916) 455-2667 or www.sacfoodcoop.com. (Parking is limited. Please do not park in the co-op lot.) Go to the Web site for a list of classes.
FOR SINGLE-MINDED COOKS
Chris Chisholm shows singles how to cook up a spicy roasted nut mix, chicken and dumplings with a simple green sald and other items that will please your date.
When: 6:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Whole Foods Market, 4315 Arden Way, Sacramento
Cost: $32
Information: (916) 488-2800. You must be 21 years or older to attend this hands-on class. Go to the Sacramento location's page at www.wholefoodsmarket.com for a list of classes.
BACK FOR SECONDS
The Second Annual Placer Valley Wine & Arts Party will feature 14 palate-pleasing Placer County wines, live entertainment and 50-plus artists.
When: 6-11 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Fountains at Roseville at Roseville Parkway and Galleria Boulevard
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Information: www.placertourism.com
KIDS HAVE MORE FUN
Marina Kercher teaches children how to make such spine-tingling Halloween snacks as mini witch's brooms, forked eyeballs and monster paws.
When: 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: Whole Foods Market, 4315 Arden Way, Sacramento
Cost: $20
Information: (916) 488-2800. You must be at least 8 to attend this hands-on class.
NUTRIENT-RICH SESSION
Certified nutritionist Trudy Scott explains how some amazing nutrients actually will help you to cope with stress. Changing your eating habits can help to change how you feel.
When: 6 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Whole Foods, 1001 Galleria Blvd., Roseville
Cost: Free
Information: (916) 781-5300. Go to the Roseville store page at www.wholefoodsmarket.com for a list of classes.
OH, MAI, IT'S VIETNAMESE
Chef and cookbook author Mai Pham, owner of Lemon Grass Restaurant, provides you with tips and shows you how to create meals with her new line of Lemon Grass Kitchen Sauces.
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 22
Where: Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op Community Learning Center, 1914 Alhambra Blvd.
Cost: $45 general, $35 for co-op members
Information: (916) 455-2667 or www.sacfoodcoop.com. (Parking is limited. Please do not park in the co-op lot.)
TEMPT YOUR PALATE
The chefs at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa want to show you how to make desserts that taste decadent but are amazingly healthy.
When: 11 a.m. Oct. 24
Where: Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa, 1220 Arden Hills Lane, Sacramento
Cost: $20
Information: (916) 482-6111 or www.ardenhills.net
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