Apple-looza at U-District Farmers Market
Saturday, October 11, 10am-12pm (market runs 'til 2pm)
Check out different Washington apples and learn which variety is better to make sauce, pies and other baked goods. Also patronize assorted apple products (ciders, jellies, pies, yum!) from local farmers and vendors. Cooking demo will be at noon.
50th St and University Way NE. Info: seattlefarmersmarkets.org
Free knife sharpening at Dish it Up
Saturday, October 11, 12pm-2pm
Bring up to two knives (no serrated) and have a pro get it back to shape for free. Located in Magnolia, Dish it Up offers kitchen gadgets and cooking classes from local chefs. Upcoming classes include making pintxos (Northern Spain's-- Basque Country to be exact-- equivalent of tapas) with Chef Wayne Johnson of Andaluca, cooking with fungi with Chef John Nesby of Poulsbo's Mor Mor Bistro and making warm autumn soups with Chef Larry Monaco of 08 Seafood Grill.
2425 33rd Ave W, Suite B, Seattle. Info: dish-it-up.com, 888-222-COOK
Wine tasting featuring Willamette Valley's Domaine Drouhin
at McCarthy & Schiering
Saturday, October 11, 11am-5pm
Family-run Domaine Drouhin winery has vineyards in Oregon's Dundee Hills, region of Willamette Valley. This tasting will feature their 2007 Domaine Drouhin Arthur Chardonnay and 2005 Domaine Drouhin Laurène Chardonnay. As always, McCarthy & Schiering's Saturday wine tastings are free.
Queen Anne shop: 2401 B Queen Anne Ave N & McGraw St. Ravenna shop: 6500 Ravenna Ave NE. Info: mccarthyandschiering.com
