Learn to cook

Allen & Peterson offers Viking Cooking School classes weekly in Anchorage. Register at aphome.com or call 276-0111.

Grilling Workshop: Learn to make an entire meal on the grill, smoke-roasting, using a dry rub and a mop sauce. 6-9 p.m. Thursday; $99.

Italian Alfresco: Bring the flavors of Italy into your own backyard with this special menu designed for eating outdoors with family and friends. 6-9 p.m. Friday; $99.

Italian Grill: Make pizza on the grill and learn the secrets to Italian grilling. 6-9 p.m. Tuesday; $99.

Food for life

Learn how a healthy diet can help prevent cancer and prevent and reverse heart disease and diabetes. Nutrition and cooking classes sponsored by The Cancer Project are offered from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays starting June 8 at Providence Cancer Center, 3851 Piper St., Building U2, Room 281 and Tuesdays starting June 9 at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, 2500 S. Woodworth Loop, Palmer. The cost is $90 for seven weeks. Individual classes are $15. Preregistration is required. (1-907-373-1526)

Wine Tasting

Help support stomach cancer research. Discover the difference proper glassware can make when tasting Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir from Riedel Vinum stemware, 6-7:30 p.m. Friday at the Anchorage Golf Course, 3651 O'Malley Road. $100, includes 4 glasses to keep. (522-3363)

Recipe contest

Fish Alaska magazine has a recipe contest that is going on through May. Finalists will receive a package worth over $1,300 and a chance to win the grand prize worth over $11,000 at a cook-off in September at the Kincaid Grill. Alaska seafood recipes are encouraged. Official rules and entry forms are online at www.fish alaskamagazine.com.

Submit items to Joy Guest at jguest@adn.com.

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