Learn to cook
Allen & Peterson offers Viking Cooking School classes weekly in Anchorage. Register at aphome.com or call 276-0111.
Basics for Teens: Learn kitchen safety, sanitation and knife skills, how to grill, saute and make soups, stocks and souffles. Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; $109.
Grilling Workshop: Discover how to create juicy, tender, flavorful cuts of meat and perfectly grilled fruits and vegetables using both direct and indirect heat. Friday, 6-9 p.m.; $99.
Steakhouse: Learn how to re-create favorite steakhouse recipes at home, Saturday, noon-3 p.m.; $119.
Kids Camp: Ages 7-12 with learn about foods and cooking techniques that keep them strong and healthy through a culinary journey that spans the USA. June 22-26, 10 a.m.-noon.; $350.
Chili Championship
Think you've got the best tasting chili in the state? Is your barbecue the best? Come by and taste for yourself, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Northway Mall, 3101 Penland Parkway. Celebrity judges, trophies and prizes. Call for details and registration form, 276-5520.
Organic produce
Pick up organic produce from Full Circle Farm from 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Alaska Dinner Factory, 5905 Lake Otis Parkway, Unit E or Thursdays at Super Suppers, 9220 Lake Otis Parkway, Suite A2. The Carnation, Wa., based co-op farm delivers fresh, organic fruits and vegetables weekly. Register in advance. (www.fullcirclefarm.com)
Canning questions?
Get questions about canning game meat and salmon answered and receive free research-based publications through the Food Safety and Food Preservation hot line at 1-888-823-3663. It is a part of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service.
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