Farmers Markets
Everett Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 4, Gray Wolf Hall, Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St., Everett; 425-258-3356; www.everettfarmersmarket.com.
classes and events
A Chef’s Kitchen: 16905 Talbot Road, Edmonds; 206-406-1517; www.a-chefs-kitchen.com or e-mail achefskitchen@comcast.net. Classes with professional chefs, private setting. Unless otherwise noted, classes are from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., registration required.
n Holiday chocolates and truffles, hands-on with Suzanne Hunter, Nov. 18, $70; chocolate mendiants topped with dried cherries and pistachios; chocolate ganache tempered with hazelnuts and pecans; truffle mixture sandwiched between dried apricots; each student takes home a box of chocolates.
Camano Senior and Community Center: 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island; 360-387-0222.
n Chili and chowder cook-off, 3 to 7 p.m. Nov. 14; 10 tastes cost $10 per person.
Culinary Events Northwest: 3105 Alderwood Blvd., Suite Q, Lynnwood; 425-231-9239; www.culinaryeventsnw.com.
n Puget Sound seafood favorites with Chris Starkenberg, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 4, $48; Puget Sound seafood chowder; Shillshole Caesar salad; Edmonds steamer clams; Port Angeles salmon Oscar.
n Knife skills, hands-on with Seppo Farrey, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 5, $55; limited to 16 students; bring knives from home; learn to julienne, dice, chop, mince and filet; get knife care and storage tips; make lemon-cilantro chicken soup.
n Homemade holiday gifts with Olaiya Land, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 10, $48; limited to 16 students; cherry-pistachio chocolate bites; blueberry-pecan granola; red pepper jam and homemade crackers; rosemary butter cookies.
n Julie and Julia — mastering the art of French cooking, hands-on with Mark Schoenthaler, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 12, $55; limited to 16 students.
n The art of braising with Darin Gagner, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 18, $45; pork shoulder braised with apples; chicken with bacon, garlic and onions; pasta with white bean and pork ragu; chicken hash with thyme; braised chicken with olives and fingerling potatoes.
J. Matheson Kitchen &Gourmet: 2609 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-258-4589; www.jmatheson.com. Registration required.
n Rice, pasta, couscous — delicious heart of the Mediterranean kitchen with Jeff Koehler and Ann Dubert-Kelly, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 6; $29.50; whiskey risotto with rosemary; busiate with trapani pesto of tomatoes, garlic and almonds; sweet couscous with dates and nuts.
n Pie-baking contest entries must be delivered by 1 p.m., judging runs 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Nov. 7; pies must be completely made from scratch, with no pre-mixed, canned, commercial fillings, mixes or puddings; no commercial entries; 8-by-10 pan labeled with contestant’s name and phone number; details at 425-258-4589.
n Hands-on sushi party with Naomi Kakiuchi, 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 9, $65; limited to 15 students; edamame (green soybeans); inside-out California roll with crab, avocado and cucumber; large rolls; appetizer rolls; sunomono cucumber salad.
n One pot meal with Kathy Jordan, 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 12, $42.50; the perfect pot roast; Croatian kraut; chicken and sausage stew; smoked chicken lasagna.
n Award-winning pies with Ron Bryan, 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 14, $37.50; apple pie from scratch; pumpkin pie; holiday apple cranberry galette.
n An evening in Italy with Luigi DeNunzio, 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 16, $42.50; assorted mushroom soup with shallots, tomato and pecorino romano cheese; arborio rice with porcini mushrooms, rosemary reggiano cheese, brandy-scented vegetable broth and truffle oil; oven-roasted, spice-rubbed pork loin with sauteed chanterelles mushrooms; oranges brandy and grand marnier butter sauce.
n Paula’s pizza and fresh garden salad with Paula Erickson, 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 17, $27.50; neo-Neopolitan pizza dough; Napoletana pizza dough; garlic chicken pizza; caramelized onion, walnut and blue cheese pizza; Margherita pizza; fresh fall green salad with pears.
Pacific Culinary Studio: 6915 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-353-6468; www.pacificculinarystudio.com.
n Steaks with Daniel’s Boiler, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 4, $52; learn to cook restaurant-quality steaks.
n Northwest inspiration with Jay DeLong, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 5, $45; cumin-spiced walnuts; crab and mushroom chowder; pan-seared salmon with a pinot noir and thyme reduction; spiced, buttered apples.
n Mexican Thanksgiving with Eric Wright, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 11, $42; turkey breast; caramelized sweet potatoes; green beans; rajas; mushroom and onion saute; bananas dulce.
n Headliner Asian soups with Naomi Kakiuchi, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 12, $45; coconut chicken soup with lemongrass; Vietnamese beef pho; Chinese hot and sour soup.
To have your cooking class or food event published, send it to Food Calendar, The Herald Features Department, P.O. Box 930, Everett, WA 98206, or e-mail it to features@heraldnet.com.
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