Fresh Sheet: Round-up of food-related news

Wineries in the Spokane Cork District are hosting special tastings Saturday and Sunday.

The event takes place from noon to 5 p.m.

For more information about the district and a list of wineries, visit www.visitspokane.com/cork-district. The cork district can also be reached via email at info@corkdist.com or by calling (888) 776-5263.

Olive Garden – at home

Olive Garden is now offering catering at all of its North American restaurants for orders over $125.

Fans of the Italian chain restaurant in the U.S. and Canada can have their favorite meals delivered – with a 15 percent delivery fee for orders up to $500 and a 5 percent delivery fee for every dollar amount thereafter.

A new catering menu features specially designed combinations. Orders come with cheese, utensils, table covers, plates, napkins and mints. Chafing dishes, racks and fuel are available for purchase.

Olive Garden has more than 96,000 employees in more than 800 restaurants. To place a delivery order, contact your local Olive Garden.

For more information, visit OliveGarden.com/Catering-Delivered.

February is for Foodies

Want to take a road trip? One of Walla Walla’s premiere food-related festivities takes place all month long.

In its fourth year, February is for Foodies features cooking demonstrations, lodging discounts, wine and chocolate pairings, and special menus. Look for “bacon bark,” or chocolate-covered bacon, at Adamant Cellars, and white chocolate raspberry pancakes at Maple Counter Café.

Recognized last year as a finalist for “Best Food Town” by Sunset magazine, Walla Walla has about 30,000 residents and more than 120 wineries. It bills itself as the unofficial capital of Washington wine country.

For a listing of presentations and participating restaurants and wineries, visit http://www.wallawalla.org/february-is-for-foodies/

Basics of beekeeping

This introductory workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and is meant for those new to beekeeping. Topics covered are: general biology, physiology, equipment, honey extraction, parasites, pests, disease, troubleshooting, pesticides and nectar sources.

Registration is required. Space limited to 30 participants. And it’s BYOL, or bring your own lunch.

The cost is $25 per person or $30 for a family sharing materials. Participants must be 12 or older.

Class is at the UI Extension Office at 1808 N. Third St. in Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 446-1680.