Culinary calendar
Wine and Cheese at the Market - Tastings include: Friday, Rocket Wine’s Greatest Hits; Saturday, Beer: New Brews and Seasonal Releases; Jan. 10-11, Wines of Australia and New Zealand; Jan. 17-18, Wines of Italy; Jan. 24, Wines of South America; Jan. 25, IPA Challenge: East Coast v. West Coast; Jan. 31, Global Bubbly; Feb. 1, Port, Sherry and Late Harvest Dessert Wines. All events at 7 p.m. Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20/per event. (509) 343-2253.
Cooking Classes at the Cooking Engine – Sunday, 2 p.m., Wonderful World of Sea Scallops, $45; Monday, 5:30 p.m., Classic Cinnamon Rolls, $45; Jan. 12, 2 p.m., Salt and Pepper Prawns with Candied Walnuts, $45; Jan. 14, 5:30 p.m., Sweet & Savory Crepes, $45; Jan. 15, 5:30 p.m., Eat Healthy to Be Healthy, $39; Jan. 16, 5:30 p.m., Beef Tri-tip & Broccoli, $39; Jan. 19, 2 p.m., Authentic Mexican Cooking: Chiles Rellenos, $45; Jan. 20, 5:30 p.m., French Macaroons, $45; Jan. 21, 5:30 p.m., Dark Chocolate Hand-Rolled Wine Truffles, $39; Jan. 22, 5:30 p.m., Healthy Breakfast Recipes: Foods That Fuel Your Day, $39; Jan. 23, 5:30 p.m., Sushi, $49; Jan. 26, 2 p.m., Prime Rib, $50; Jan. 27, 5:30 p.m., Croissants, $45; Jan. 29, 5:30 p.m., Authentic Mexican Cooking: Traditional Tamales, $45; Jan. 30, 5:30 p.m., Basic Knife Skills, $45. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 328-3335.
Wine With Us Wednesday - Enjoy an evening of wine and appetizers. Jan. 8, 4-7 p.m., Gourmet Way, 8222 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $10/general; free/wine club members. (208) 762-1333.
INCA After Dark Cooking Classes - Jan. 10, Savory and Sweet Bites; Jan. 21, Ragin’ Cajun; Jan. 29, Cupcakes Take the Cake; Feb. 5, Great Grains of Fire; Feb. 11, Butterfly, Brunoise and Chiffonade; Feb. 20, Homemade Bread and Baguettes. All classes are 6-8 p.m. For more information or registration, visit incaafterdark.scc.spokane.edu or call (509) 533-8141. INCA at SCC, 1810 N. Greene St., Bldg. 1. $49/per class.
Master Chef Series - Learn how to prepare Super Bowl treats with Master Chef Steve Geving such as: Seattle Seahawks Salmon Candy, Houston Texas Green Chile, Miami Dolphins Citrus Cake and more. Registration is required. Jan. 15, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Gourmet Way, 8222 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $35. (208) 762-1333.
Do Italian! With Chef Angelo - The chef of Angelo’s Ristorante of Coeur d’Alene presents a class featuring Italian dishes, including focaccia and chicken Valdostana. Jan. 15, 5:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $50. (208) 457-8950.
Third Annual Sinto Chili Cook-off - Event featuring homemade chili, cornbread, cheese and crackers, desserts and beverages. Accordion music by Norm Seeberger and Jack Humphrey. Admission cost benefits the Sinto Senior Activity Center. Jan. 17, 5-7 p.m., Sinto Senior Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. $10/advance; $12/day of event. (509) 327-2861.
Spokane Go Red For Women Luncheon - The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women luncheon is an event to raise awareness of cardiovascular diseases while empowering women to take charge of their heart. Learn about heart disease prevention and raise money for research and community programs related to women’s heart health. Feb. 19, 9:30 a.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $125. (509) 279-7000.