Culinary Calendar

Cooking Classes at the Kitchen Engine – Classes include: Today, 5:30 p.m., Authentic Mexican Cooking: Traditional Tamales, $45; Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Egg Rolls, Spring Rolls and Vietnamese Rice Paper Wraps, $45; May 29, 5:30 p.m., Artisan Pizza, $45. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 328-3335.

Wine, Ride and Dine - Taste regional red and white wines while viewing Spokane River Falls. Price includes wine tasting, a glass of wine, SkyRide fee, dinner, tax and gratuity. Barrister Winery will be served today and Thursday. Dinner at Anthony’s on Wednesday and Clinkerdagger on Thursday. Seating times are 4:30, 5, 5:15, 5:30 and 6 p.m. each evening. Registration is required. Riverfront Park, meet at the SkyRide, 507 N. Howard St. $55/person. (509) 625-6200.

Selectable Delectables on a Social Security Budget - Master Chef Steve Geving presents recipes such as springtime vegetable ceviche with basil and cilantro, chicken breast roulades and more. Today, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Road, Blanchard, Idaho. $25. (208) 437-0426.

Italian Flavors of Summer - Chef John Minichino will instruct you on three easy courses celebrating the Italian flavors of summer. Today, 5 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $50/person. (208) 457-8950.

Nutritional Store Tours - A registered dietitian will lead a tour through Pilgrim’s and discuss recipe ideas, supplements, herbs, allergy diets, healthy shopping and more. Tours include: Thursday, 6 p.m., Sports Nutrition; May 29, 6 p.m., Ethnic Food. Reservations requested. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730.

Washington Girls Pint Out - No event fee (BYOB= Buy Your Own Beer), just come and pick out the beer you want to drink, grab some grub from a food truck, get pizza from South Perry Pizza and/or browse the Thursday Market. Make reservations to jamie@girlspintout.com. Thursday, 6 p.m., Perry Street Brewing, 1025 S. Perry St. Free admission. (208) 991-0040.

Vino Wine Tastings – Tastings include: Friday, Coeur d’Alene Cellars with cellar master Steve Simisky, 3-6:30 p.m., $15; Saturday, Northwest Syrahs, 2-4:30 p.m., $15; May 30, Emvy Cellars of Spokane, 3-6:30 p.m., $10; May 31, Montescarlatto Estate Winery of Red Mountain, 2-4:30 p.m., $15; June 6, Wine of the Month Club Selections, 3-6:30 p.m., $10; June 7, Obelisco Estate Wines, 2-4:30 p.m., $15. Vino! Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St. (509) 838-1229.

Pilgrim’s Free Tastings - Events include: Friday, 3:30 p.m., Meet the Winemaker: Novelty Hill - Januik Winery; May 28, 3:30 p.m., Beer Tasting: Stone Brewing Co. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730.

Wine Tasting at Bottles - Meet the winemaker from Bunchgrass Winery in Walla Walla. Friday, 5-8 p.m., Bottles, 3319 N. Argonne Road, Millwood. Free. (509) 443-4027.

Sicilian Wine Dinner – Enjoy a delicious five-course meal paired with wines from Donnafugata of Sicily. Friday, 6 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $55. (509) 327-8000.

Liberty Lake Community Memorial Day Salute and Breakfast - Presented by Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Club. Funds raised at this event will support Honor Flight. Breakfast served 8-10 a.m. with all you-can-eat pancakes, ham, eggs and coffee. Veterans eat free. At 9 a.m. there will be a dedication ceremony for the Fallen Heroes Circuit Course in memory of U.S. Air Force Capt. Victoria Pinckney who was killed along with two airmen when their refueling plane went down over Kyrgyzstan in May 2013. Monday, Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Donation for breakfast. (509) 251-0360.

Vernon Baker Memorial Day Lunch for Veterans – On Monday, active duty and prior military service members, regardless of protected veteran status, are eligible to eat for free with proof of military service required at the following locations: Capone’s Pub & Grill (Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls and Hayden locations), 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Michael D’s Eatery, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; and Fedora Pub and Grille, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. To make reservations for a free meal or for additional information, call (208) 772-1933 or (208) 755-0415.

Home Food Preservation - Learn techniques like freezing, drying and canning from local expert Helen Appel. Tuesday, 1-2 p.m., Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax. $13. (800) 845-3324.

Preserve Your Produce - Anna Kestell, a local food safety and preservation information specialist, will walk you through the basics of canning, freezing and drying, and help you determine which method is the best fit for you. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards, (509) 893-8390; June 2, 6:30 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney, (509) 893-8280. Free.

Kreations and Libations - Two Cooks With Love presents a Mexican Fiesta cooking and mixology class. Make reservations at (509) 891-5980. May 28-29, 6-8:30 p.m., Two Cooks with Love Catering, 11712 E. Boone Ave. $35/person; $60/couple.

Second Harvest Mobile Food Distribution - All who need food are welcome. There are no special qualifications needed to receive food and distribution continues until the supply runs out. Bring your own bags or box. May 29, 11 a.m., Advent Lutheran Church, 13009 E. Broadway Ave. Free. (509) 534-6678.