Couples' Exotic Flavor Fusion Cuisine Hands-on class with Chef Ken and his sumptuous menu of wilted spinach with pink peppercorns and chive vinaigrette with apple-slaw, pineapple and juniper-marinated grilled breast of duck with a cranberry-honey glaze, parsley and pancetta-Israel-couscous and curried-sweet-onion and sun-dried-cherries relish, zucchini and summer-squash medley with white wine and herbs, spiced Florida oranges with caramel sauce and roasted pistachios. $49.50. 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6. La Maison Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin. 727-736-3070. www.lamaisongourmet.com
The Outdoor Kitchen Store Chef Eric Webber teaches how to prepare Thai ginger-glazed duck breast with grilled sweet potato wedges, pineapple-ginger jam, lemon-habanero-glazed salmon on cedar plank with fire-roasted-herb-rubbed vegetable kabob and golden tomato salsa. $30. 6:15-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9. 3925 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. For reservations, call 813-875-3447.
Almost Free Demonstration Class Enjoy tasty foods and experience some great gadgets and cooking aids. Menu includes pesto crostini, smoked-marinated duck breasts with apple, dill and rosemary sauce, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, and rustic apple tart. $10. 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9. La Maison Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin. 727-736-3070. www.lamaisongourmet.com
An Exotic Gastronomic Adventure Join Cafe B.T. for a five-course dinner and wine pairing with special guest Brad Martin. Course one is Crepe de Hommard (with Morgan Reserve Chardonnay) and includes Maine lobster tail and shiitake mushrooms. Course two is Veloute de Pommes, a velvety cream puree of fingerling potatoes and blue crab (with Morgan Sauvignon). Course three is Salad Melange (with Morgan Pinot Noir), followed by Venison or Duck Au Cognac Et Figue (with Morgan Syrah). Dessert is Exotic Fruit Crepe and Mango Yogurt Sauce (with Michele Chiarlo Nivole Muscato D'Asti). $100. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10. Cafe B.T., 3324 Gandy Blvd., Tampa. 813-831-9254.
Daystar Cooks for You and they'll do the dishes. Daystar Life Center's annual Spaghetti Dinner. Dine in or take out a delicious Sunday dinner. There will be drawings and prizes including gift certificates to area restaurants, area retail stores and other beautiful gift items. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children. 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct 14. St. Mary Our Lady of Grace's Social Hall, 515 S. Fourth St., St. Petersburg. 727-825-0442.
Free Vegetarian Cooking Class Chef Debby DeGraaff presents creative cabbage 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, and 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18. 1021 N. MacDill Ave., Tampa. 813-873-7428.
This article appears in Oct 4-10, 2001.