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. 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.

"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.

"Valentine Chocolates 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.

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.

Food allergies, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Feb. 19.

Sweet Basil’s fall schedule: Reservations required for all classes. Sweet Basil’s School of Cooking, 5820 156th SW, Edmonds; 425-743-7438.

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

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.

Everyday Eats: Cooking classes offered required registration. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park; 206-366-3333, www.everydayeats.com.

Valentine Chocolates 101 with Michael Blackwell, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 7, $50.

Valentine cookies for kids with Kathy Barnham, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 14, $25.

Best comfort dishes with Krista Fay, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18, $45.

Cozy Italian with Erika Lamoureux, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19, $45.

Decadent pastries with pastry chef Eric Todd, 11 a.m. Feb. 21, $45.

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.

"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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