Food Calendar

Hattie’s Tea Room: “Romancing the Tea Leaf” with certified tea etiquette expert Susan Springer of Your Cup of Tea, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 6, $35. 9504 271st St. NW, Stanwood; 360-939-0437.

The Kitchen Door: Registration required. Classes at The Chinook Center and Whidbey Institute’s Thomas Berry Hall, Whidbey Island; 888-278-0866 or www.thekitchendoor.net.

“For the Love of Chocolate – the art of Basic Candy Making,” 1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 8, $95.

“Cooking with your Sweetie,” a cooking and dining experience for couples, 2 to 8 p.m. Feb. 14, $140.

Susan Vanderbeek, owner of the Oystercatcher Restaurant in Coupeville, presents a dinner menu, 2 to 6 p.m. Feb. 22, $95. Olives Gourmet Foods: Weekly cheese tastings, noon to 4 p.m. every Saturday. Free. 107 Fifth Ave. N, Edmonds; 425-771-5757.

Pacific Culinary Studio: Pacific Culinary Studio, 6915 Evergreen Way, Everett, 425-231-9239 or www.pacificculinarystudio.com.

Soup and salad with Brett Bumgarner noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 28, $20.

An evening with John Sarich, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 29, $65.

Valentine’s Day dinner for two with Brett Bumgarner, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 30, $45.

Winter menu from Pacific Culinary Studio with Brett Bumgarner, 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 31, $50.

“What’s for Breakfast?” with Brett Bumgarner, noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 4, $20.

Elegant and seasonal menu from the Herbfarm with Jerry Traunfeld, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 5, $70.

Chicken done well with Brett Bumgarner, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 6, $40.

“Valentines Chocolate 101” with Michael Blackwell, 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 7, $80.

Fondue with Brett Bumgarner, noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 11, $20.

“After Atkins – Comfort Chicken” with Naomi Kakiuchi, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 12, $50. Sno-Isle Natural Foods Co-op: All classes held in the classroom at Sno-Isle Natural Foods Co-op and are free, unless otherwise noted. 2804 Grand Ave., Everett; 425-259-3798.

Nutritional needs of vegetarians, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Feb. 2, $10.

Colon hydrotherapy, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Feb. 5.

“How Metabolic Typing Can Help You,” 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10.

“Digestion – The Good, the Bad, &the Ugly,” 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Feb. 12.

Central Market: The culinary education department offers free cooking classes each Thursday. Sign up on the clipboard at the kiosk located in the produce department. 15505 Westminster Way, Shoreline; 206-363-9226.

Learn about “Low Fat Cooking Class,” 6 p.m. Jan. 29.

Cooking at Columbia Winery: Sweet Basil’s School of Cooking presents a series of wine dinners from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month in the Woodburne Room at Columbia Winery, 14030 NE 145 St., Woodinville. Dinners include recipes, demonstrations and wine tasting. Registration required; 425-488-2776, ext. 27348.

Oyster Olympics: “Shucking the Sound,” the 15th annual Anthony’s Oyster Olympics features 20 varieties of local oysters, Washington wines, Northwest brews, live music, a Celebrity Oyster Slurp, restaurant competitions, shucking championship, oyster-themed “fashion” judging, oyster art show and silent auction, 3 to 9 p.m. March 30. $85, or $750 for 10 people, includes buffet. Benefits the Puget Soundkeeper Alliance, an organization to support a clean Puget Sound. Anthony’s HomePort at Shilshole Bay, 6135 Seaview NW, Seattle; 206-297-7002.

Shoreline Community College: Cooking classes offered by the Continuing Education Department of SCC. Classes are $35, registration required. SCC, 16101 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle; or Central Market, 15505 Westminster Way N., Shoreline. For registration, call 206-533-6700.

“Basic Thai Cooking,” 6:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 2 at Central Market.

“Cuddle Up with Casseroles,” 6:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 23 at Central Market.

“Specialty Thai Meals,” 6:30 to 9 p.m. March 1 at Central Market.

“Adventures with Tofu,” 1 to 4 p.m. March 6 at SCC.

“Vegetarian Soups and Salads,” 1 to 4 p.m. March 14 at SCC.

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