Anchorage Daily News

Cooking classes

Allen & Petersen's cooking classes are offered in Anchorage (276-0111), Wasilla (1-907-373-0111) and Kenai (1-907-283-8005). For details, call or visit www.aphome.com. Classes cost $59 unless otherwise noted.

Pancake memories

As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, IHOP is collecting stories from customers who have a special memory of an IHOP visit. The winner of the "It Happens at IHOP" contest will receive free pancakes for life. See rules at www.ihop.com. Follow these IHOP tips for perfect pancakes at home:

• Chill water to less than 50 degrees before adding to the dry ingredients.

• Don't overmix the batter. Lumps are good.

• Ensure the grill has an even temperature of 350 degrees.

• Look for bubbles to form in the batter. Approximate cooking time is 2 1/2 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.

Tips for preventing cancer

Learn how proper diet can help prevent and survive cancer. Classes are from 2 to 4 p.m. Fridays to May 2 at Providence Matanuska Health Care, 1700 E. Bogard Road, Suite 200, Wasilla and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays through April 28 at Providence Cancer Center, 3851 Piper St., Building U2, Room 281, Anchorage. For details, call 1-907-352-6200 or 212-6870.

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