Events and Classes

Every Saturday through December 8

Ask the Chef Booth — Free Cooking Advice!
10 a.m. to noon
U-District Farmers Market, at 50th and University Way NE


The Chef is IN! Get free culinary advice at the "Ask the Chef" booth. Wondering what to do with celeriac, rutabagas or Romanesco cauliflower? Talk to a professional chef and learn cooking tips for preparing the fall produce, seafood, meats and other local, seasonal goodies at the farmers market. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon at the U-District Farmers Market. More info at http://www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org.

November 2

Eat Local for Thanksgiving — Official Campaign Kick-Off
11:30 a.m. at the Pike Place Market pig.


Come and show your support as King County Executive Ron Sims local farmers and the Director of the Pike Place Senior Center who will encourage residents to "Take the Pledge" to Eat Local for Thanksgiving and promote local, seasonal fresh produce grown by area farmers. Lunch at the Senior Center on this day (and on Thanksgiving Day) will feature fruits and vegetables donated by local farms.

November 3

Local Thanksgiving Chef Demonstration — Free!
10 a.m.
U-District Farmers Market, at 50th and University Way NE


Chef Mark Schoenthaler of Roux Seattle shows us gourmet ideas for squash, potatoes and other traditional Thanksgiving fare. Enjoy all kinds of local, seasonal produce at the farmers market and savor the hearty, warming foods that exemplify fall and winter in the Pacific Northwest. More info at http://www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org.

November 4

Local Thanksgiving Cooking Class
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Culinary Communion on Beacon Hill in Seattle


Join us in creating a Thanksgiving feast with ingredients produced only within the Puget Sound region, working in conjunction with Puget Sound Fresh. We will create a bountiful Thanksgiving feast with only local ingredients, working through the the entire meal and working on timing the dinner so your food all arrives at the table hot! Join us to learn how to cook with local foods, the better for yourself, your family, your neighbors, and the planet! $119 per person includes a full meal. Now Registering, go to http://www.culinarycommunion.com or call 206.284.8687

November 4

Local Thanksgiving Chef Demonstration — Free!
Noon to 1 p.m.
Ballard Sunday Farmers Market, Ballard Avenue


Featuring Chef Micah Windham, Mona's Bistro & Bar
Quick, fresh, and local recipes so that anyone can confidently create gourmet meals fresh from the market any day of the week. For more information, http://www.seattlemarkets.org

November 6

Eat Local for Thanksgiving Cooking Class — Free!
Hosted by Seattle Tilth and Chef Beth Maxey
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The Good Shepherd Center Room 140 (Senior Center)

To participate in this fun class, bring a seasonal local ingredient that you aren't sure how to prepare or want to try in a new way. Together we will learn simple and healthy ways to prepare these foods and then share our meal. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. To register, contact Beth Lenholt at blenholt@sonic.net or 206-425-3473.

November 11

Local Thanksgiving Chef Demonstration — Free!
Noon to 1 p.m.
Ballard Sunday Farmers Market, Ballard Avenue

Chef/Owner Dustin Ronspies, Art Of The Table, http://www.artofthetable.net Quick, fresh, and local recipes so that anyone can confidently create gourmet meals fresh from the market any day of the week. For more information, http://www.seattlemarkets.org

November 15th

Puget Sound Fresh Local Thanksgiving Cooking Class
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Mr. "J" Culinary Essentials at 10116 NE 8th, Bellevue
$25


Tis the Season... for a delicious, nutritious and LOCAL Thanksgiving. Join Guest Chef Naomi Kakiuchi and learn fabulous, easy ways to use our local farm products for a very special Thanksgiving dinner. Naomi, owner of NuCulinary, teaches all ages how to make easy, but fantastic, foods grown locally. You're in for a lively, spirited and fun evening to get you in the mood for the holidays. To register, call: 425-644-4331 or email pugetsoundfresh@aol.com. Class is limited to 20 students, so call early!

Saturday, November 17

Local Thanksgiving Chef Demonstration — Free!
10 a.m.
U-District Farmers Market, at 50th and University Way NE


Chef Naomi Kakiuchi of NuCulinary demonstrates delicious recipes for winter greens, broccoli and other dishes for holiday feasts. Enjoy all kinds of local, seasonal produce at the farmers market and savor the hearty, warming foods that exemplify fall and winter in the Pacific Northwest. More info at http://www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org.