FOOD EVENTS
ROB BARRETT: The host of YouTube's "Cooking for Dads" will discuss how families can make Earth-friendly choices in the kitchen and demonstrate green cooking techniques. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Kowalski's, 2440 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls. 612-305-1011. www.kowalskis.com.
FONDUE AND YOU: It's more than the cheese. Learn how to make broth- and oil-based varities and recipes for desserts. 6-8:30 p.m. Mon. $39. Call to register. Burnsville High School, 600 E. Hwy. 13, Burnsville. 952-707-4110. www.communityed191.org.
CRAZY ABOUT CURRY: Chef Raghaven Iyer shares recipes from his book "660 Curries." 6:30- 9 p.m. next Thu. $50-$60. Reservations required. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chanhassen. 952-443-1422. www.arboretum.umn.edu.
ALICE TANGHE: "The Minnesota Homegrown Cookbook." 4 p.m. next Thu. University of Minnesota Books, Coffman Union, 300 Washington Av. SE., Mpls. 612-625-6564.
MAKING PIES WITH CHEF MICHAEL LERMA: The award-winning chef leads a hands-on class featuring recipes for Grandma's secret apple pie, Vidalia onion pie, daiquiri pie and more. Noon-3 p.m. April 26. $55. Reservations required. The Chef's Gallery, 324 S. Main St., Stillwater. 651-351-1144. www.thechefsgallery.com.
MEDITERRANEAN CHEESES: Sample and get recipes and tips for serving cheeses with food and wine. 1-2 p.m. April 26. $13-$16. Reservations required. Mississippi Market, 622 Selby Av., St. Paul. 651-310-9499.
SWEET AND SPICY: Chef Habib Chalbi of the Tournament of Players Club restaurant demonstrates North African dishes, including honey-spiced chicken tagine, barley risotto and Moroccan date cake with whipped cream. 6-8:30 p.m. April 28. $60. Reservations required. Kitchen Party, 10950 Club West Pkwy., No. 210, Blaine. 763-780-0485. www.kitchenpartystore.com.