Merry Meatless Munchies Holiday appetizers is the topic of Chef Debby DeGraaff's vegetarian cooking class. 7-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12, and 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13. Nature's Harvest Market, 1021 N. MacDill Ave., Tampa. 813-873-7428. Free.
Kids in the Kitchen Your children can learn how to make cranberry spice biscotti with white chocolate, chocolate chip meringue kisses, apricot almond bars and caramel popcorn balls with peanuts. For kids 8-14. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15. 471 Main St., Dunedin. 727-733-8915. $30.
Dawn We Now … Nut-crusted goat cheese with cranberry port relish, pear and chestnut salad with orange Balsamic vinaigrette, roasted fillet of beef with tomatoes and artichoke hearts, spinach souffle, roasted garlic potato puffs and chocolate truffles are on the menu of Chef Dawn. 6:30-9 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 18. La Maison Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin. 727-733-8915. $39.50.
New Year Nosh Cook for a crowd with Chef Dawn, serving Gorgonzola and apple tart, wild mushroom turnovers, sushi for a crowd, roasted salmon with Asian glaze, Israeli couscous salad with roasted seasonal vegetables and cannoli. 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 19. La Maison Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin. 727-733-8915. $29.50.
This article appears in Dec 6-12, 2001.