Culinary Calendar

Cooking Classes at The Kitchen Engine - Today, Vegetarian Class, “The Thing” Part 1 - Cooking with In-Season Foods with Jamie Aquino; Thursday, Surf and Turf with Dessert with Chef Mark Steinmetz; Tuesday, Authentic Italian Family Recipes with Catherine Herron of Angelina Olive Oil Co.; June 27, Gnocchi, Basil-Garlic Sauce, Caprese Salad and Garlic Bread with Tiffany White; June 28, Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Marsala Sauce and Bacon wrapped Onions with Angela Monson. All classes start at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. For cost and more information, visit www.thekitchenengine.com. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 328-3335.

Two Cooks and Friends Cooking and Mixology - Hosted by Two Cooks with Love Catering. For ages 21 and older. Learn how to make Asian cuisine and cocktails. Please bring an apron. Choose to attend today or Thursday. RSVP required. 6-8:30 p.m., Two Cooks with Love Catering, 11712 E. Boone Ave., Spokane Valley. $35 per person; $60 per couple. (509) 891-5980.

Chocolate Tasting - Taste six different types and styles of Chocolate Myracles’ Single Origin, Fair Trade solid chocolates from Latin America and Europe. Also learn tasting techniques, terminology, chocolate processing and more. Registration is required. Today or July 12, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Chocolate Myracles Inc., 11616 E. Montgomery Drive, Suite 23. $20 per person. (509) 922-6353.

Spokane Public Market - Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 24 W. Second Ave. (509) 624-1154.

“Italian Nouveau Culinary Triumphs” - Cooking class. Call (208) 437-0426 to register. Friday, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard, Idaho. $25.

Eighth annual Stem and Stein - Presented by Spokane AIDS Network featuring local wineries, breweries and spirits tasting. USO big band theme. Dancing begins at 7 p.m. with music by Hot Club of Spokane. Local chocolate and cheese pairings, artwork auction and raffle. Friday, 6 p.m., Spokane Masonic Center, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. $45. (509) 455-8993.

Wine and Cheese at the Market - Presented by Rocket Market. Friday, Summertime Bargain Wines featuring 10 wines for $10 and under, $20 plus tax; June 29, Wines of Southern France, eight wines, $20 plus tax. All classes start at 7 p.m. and include cheese and LaBrea bread. Reservations are requested. Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20 plus tax per class. (509) 343-2253.

Singing Nuns Luncheon Concert - Tours of Historic Mount St. Michael Heritage Center and Museum at 11:30 a.m., lunch and concert by The Singing Nuns at 1 p.m. Reservations required by Friday. Contact Sr. Marie Janae at 466-9178 or email smjanae@stmichaels.org. July 2, Mount St. Michaels, 8500 N. St. Michaels Road. $15. (509) 466-9178.

PK Lions Club Breakfast Fundraiser - Proceeds will benefit the Lions Club scholarship fund. Saturday, 6-11 a.m., Pinehurst-Kingston Lions Club, P-K Lions Club Community Building, Pinehurst. $5/adults, $4.50/seniors, $4/children ages 11 and younger, $16/family of four.

Inland Northwest Honor Flight Breakfast - The Sons of Norway, Tordenskjold Lodge will be flipping and serving unlimited pancakes to benefit the honor flight program. Menu includes: pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, fruit, coffee and juice. Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, Sons of Norway Hall, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. Suggested $5 minimum donation; greater amounts gladly accepted. (509) 326-9211.

Fifth annual Tea - This year’s theme is “CreativiTEA” and a prize will be awarded for most creative costume. Proceeds will help sustain the facility and creativity programs at the Dahmen Barn. Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Artisans at Dahmen Barn, Hay Loft Hall, 419 Park Way, Highway 195, Uniontown, Wash. (509) 299-3414.

Vintage Spokane: A Wine and Food Affair - Will highlight the award-winning and up-and-coming wineries throughout the Northwest, each offering samples of their amazing wine. Sip wines from over 60 of the region’s most celebrated wineries, and savor culinary options from Masselow’s and the Northern Quest Resort & Casino’s culinary team. Enjoy watching the resort chefs perform cooking demonstrations on state-of-the-art Viking cook-tops and grills. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase the wine they love at the Wine Shop. A portion of the event proceeds will benefit Spokane Youth Sports Association. Tickets and details at www.vintagespokane.com. Sunday, 3 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $45-$60. (509) 481-6700.

Good Food Book Club - Hosted by the Moscow Food Co-op. Enjoy dessert and discuss “Folks, This Ain’t Normal: A Farmer’s Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World,” by Joel Salatin. Sunday, 7-8:30 p.m., Held at a private residence. Email bookclub@moscowfood.coop for directions, Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-8537.

Gourmet Burgers Cooking Class - Learn how to grind your own meat the easy way to make patties, make burger sauce, spice up sweet potato fries and more. Also enjoy beer, recipes and handouts. Registration is required. Monday, 6 p.m., Maverick, 1014 N. Pines, Suite 120, Spokane Valley. $39. (509) 426-4593.

Summer BBQ - Everyone is welcome to attend. Food, crafts for children and music by the Sammy Eubanks Band. Tuesday, 3 p.m., Women and Children’s Free Restaurant and Community Kitchen, 1620 N. Monroe St. Free. (509) 324-1995.