VAL'S DAY FEAST Chef Debby DeGraaff discusses in her vegetarian cooking classes how to prepare a simple romantic brunch. Free. 7-8 p.m.,Wed., Feb. 5, and 10-11 a.m., Thu., Feb. 6. Nature's Harvest Market, 1021 N. MacDill Ave., Tampa. 813-873-7428.

IT'S FANCY Sample free Champagnes and sparkling wines and munch hors d'oeuvres during a delectable prelude to Valentine's Day. 2-5:30 p.m., Sat., Feb. 8. Fancy's Market, 1003 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg. 727-894-5300

TAMPA BAY CULINARY CLUB meets at the Palm Restaurant to sample its Italian fare. $10 per person. Noon on Sat., Feb. 8. Palm Restaurant, 205 West Shore Plaza, Tampa. 813-849-7256. Reservations required; call Jeanne at 727-789-2605.

DYNAMIC DESSERTS Chef Debby DeGraaff discusses in her vegetarian cooking classes how to prepare sweets with fun and flair. Free. 7-8 p.m., Wed., Feb. 12, and 10-11 a.m., Thu., Feb. 13. Nature's Harvest Market, 1021 N. MacDill Ave., Tampa. 813-873-7428.