Food Frenzy: Get Cooking! Bargains, Sausage and Wine
Staying in the city for the three day weekend? Whilst the masses trek over to Eastern WA for some big music festival, you'll have some very fine events to partake in. Events that will entertain you and expand your knowledge. Events where you can buy cookbooks so you can have friends over to celebrate your new creations. And events where you can pick up a few bottles of wine from a local retailer. Behold:
Chardonnay Day! Sample wine at Soul Wine today:
If you are Twitter addict (we are), you might already know that today is #ChardonnayDay. Why not sample a variety of wines at Soul Wine in SLU tonight? They'll be pouring Washington, Oregon and French varieties.
May 26, 4-7pm // Soul Wine (401 B Westlake Ave N) // $5 Flight
Massive Cookbook "Garage" Sale:
Want to expand your cooking repertoire, but have no clue what to make? This weekend presents an unusual opportunity to bolster your book collection. Judy Amster, well known in food circles for her cookbook collection, is having a sale. Her Craiglist ad has the details. We promise you will not be disappointed--this is not your average garage sale. But like with all garage sales, if you want to find gems, go early.
May 28, 1-5pm // 700 Broadway East, corner of Roy St. // $3.00+ for 100s of cookbooks.
Artisanal Sausage Making Demo at Bill the Butcher (Magnolia):
Learn about the art of homemade sausage from the experts at Bill the Butcher using a variety of meats (pork, lamb and beef), as well as sausage's various uses beyond the grill. Attendees will receive 10% off any purchases made that evening.
May 27, 6-7pm // Bill the Butcher Magnolia (3800 34th Ave W) // Free, but please call (206)-829-9741 to register. More info at the Facebook invite.
Not Without Salt Cooking Class at Dish It Up:
Planning a dinner party sometime soon, but feel like you are lost in the kitchen? Or just want some spectacular spring/summer recipes? Put yourself in the hands of Ashley Rodriguez of Not Without Salt. Her cooking classes were recently highlighted in Sunset Magazine. Menu includes: Rhubarb Bellini, Fennel Pollen Shortbread with Spring Herb Goat Cheese and Onion Jam, Seasonal Salad with Samish Bay Gouda and Roasted Asparagus, Egg and Prosciutto. We'll be there, so come join us!
Thursday, June 2, 7-9pm // Dish It Up Ballard (5320 Ballard Avenue NW) // $70, register online on Dish It Up
Keggs and Eggs at Brave Horse Tavern:
What better way to start your three-day weekend off than at Brave Horse Tavern in conjunction with Ninkasi Brewing. Enjoy live music and Brave Horse will be cooking up some specials designed compliment the Oregon brewery's hops.
May 28, 11am-3pm // Brave Horse Tavern (310 Terry Avenue North)
