Culinary calendar

Free Garnishing Class - Learn easy, basic garnishing techniques to decorate your holiday table; today, noon-3 p.m., Everyday Gourmet, 2829 E. 29th Ave. Free. 532-0080.

Christmas Victorian High Teas - Includes soup, salad, English tea sandwiches, scones and sweets. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Sundays in December. Arrive between 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Fotheringham Bed & Breakfast, 2128 W. Second Ave.; $21, includes tax. 838-1891.

A Christmas Tea at the Mansion - A five-course setting including salad, soup, finger sandwiches, scones, an assortment of desserts and an appropriate tea for each course. Dressed in period attire, the staff will entertain with stories of the mansion and a historical look back at the turn of the century. Reservations recommended; Friday, E.J. Roberts’ Mansion, 1923 W. First Ave.; $25, plus tax. 456-8839.

Christmas Brunch with Mr. and Mrs. Claus - Featuring Shadle Park High School’s Treble Tempos, a 14-girl choir. Enjoy skits and sing-a-long, photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, for a nominal fee. The menu consists of French toast, roasted pork with mushroom sauce, potatoes romanov, eggs, pasta salad, molded Jell-o salad, assorted fruit, bread pudding, cream puffs, cinnamon rolls, juice and beverage. Friday. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Corbin Senior Activity Center, Henderson Room, 827 W. Cleveland Ave; $6/advance, $9/door. 327-1584.

Plum Pudding Party - Hot spiced wine, hot cider, desserts, plum pudding and visit with Chadwick the Butler. Reservations recommended; Friday, 5-9 p.m., E.J. Roberts’ Mansion, 1923 W. First Ave.; $15. 456-8839.

Cult Cabernet - Taste $600 worth of wine for $55, Friday, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. 343-2253.

Dunham Three Legged Red Bottle Signing - With Eric Dunham and his dog, Port, will sign bottles of their runaway hit wine, “Three Legged Red,” Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 926 S. Monroe St. 624-1349.

The Kosher Red Hots - A Klemzer Band celebrating the Hanukah season. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. with a feast of Klezmatic and Sephardic dishes. Show at 7 p.m.; Sunday, 7 p.m., 1017 W. First Ave.; $43/dinner, show only: $22/general, $17/age 17 and younger. 747-8243.

Ode to Chiles - Five courses using three different chilies. Menu consists of Potatas Bravas (pimento chilies), Potato Taquitos w/Guacasalsa (serrano chilies), Stuffed Anaheim Chiles w/Asadero Cheese (Anaheim chilies), Chipotle Butter Shrimp w/Steak Ranchero over Pasilla Chile Pepper Polenta, and Flan. Reservations required; Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m., Mi Casa Taqueria, 901 W. 14th Ave.; $30. 455-5155.

Christmas Chocolate Fondue Party - Lots of chocolate desserts and chocolate fountains. Reservations recommended; Dec. 17, 5-9 p.m., E.J. Roberts’ Mansion, 1923 W. First Ave.; $15. 456-8839.

Gingerbread Holiday Tea – The Vintage Truffle, 101 E. Nora Ave., Dec. 17, 2-4 p.m., $15-18/person, $25/couple. 466-7171.

Winter Beers and the Food That Love Them - Enjoy 10 winter beers with cheese, roasted nuts and party mix; Dec. 17, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave.; $15. 343-2253.

Free Appetizers - Sample appetizers made with gourmet foods; Dec. 18, 12-3 p.m., Everyday Gourmet, 2829 E. 29th Ave. Free. 532-0080.

Pancake Breakfast - Menu consists of scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, coffee and all the pancakes you can eat; Dec. 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd.; $4/adults, $2.50/age 12 and under. 326-9211.

A Champagne Flute for Her Lips - Champagne, sparkling wine and Riedel stemware – a match made in heaven; Dec. 22, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave.; $35. 343-2253.

Wild Game Feast - Sixth annual event presented by the North Idaho College Alumni Association. The menu features wild game delicacies such as smoked salmon pitas with cream cheese, firecracker alligator Caesar salad and braised venison; Jan. 15, 6 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway, Coeur d’Alene; $50. (208) 769-7806.

14th Annual Festival of Wine and Flowers - Benefits programs and services provided by St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute. Wine tasting and auction. Apr. 16. 6-10 p.m., 711 S. Cowley. $100. 473-6006.

An Afternoon of Flowers and Victorian Tea - To benefit St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute. Premium teas and a multicourse menu will be served among an array of floral designs created by local florists. Apr. 17. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Davenport Hotel. $40/adults, $25/age 12 and under. 473-6006.