FOOD EVENTS
WHOLE KIDS' CLUB-MAKING ICE CREAM: A class led by Culinary director Amber Witherow. 1-2 p.m. or 3-4 p.m. Fri. $8. Whole Foods, 3060 Excelsior Blvd., Mpls. 612-927-8141.
NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS FARMERS MARKET TOUR: 11 a.m.-noon. Sat. St. Boniface Catholic Church, 629 NE. 2nd St., Mpls. Followed by a cooking demonstration with fresh market ingredients at 12:15-1:30 p.m. Sat. Let's Cook, 330 E. Hennepin Av., Mpls. 612-623-9700. www.letscook.cc.
SIMPLE DISHES IN TEN MINUTES: Make quick and fresh dishes including grilled portobello mushrooms and eggs, sauteed Italian sausage with garlic, rosemary and white beans and grilled lemon shrimp over couscous. Reservations required. 6-9 p.m. Tue. $60. The Chef's Gallery, 324 S. Main St., Stillwater. 651-351-1144. www.thechefsgallery.com.
ELEGANT BRUNCH: Learn time-saving cooking and planning tips for making brunch from Bruno Oakman and Mike Selby. 6-7 p.m. Wed. $10. Byerly's, 3777 Park Center Blvd., St. Louis Park. 952-253-3409. ww.lundsand byerlys.com.
SUMMER SALADS: Learn how to use a pressure cooker to prepare dried legumes and grains for salads. Recipes include Le Puy lentil with feta and toasted walnuts, chickpea with tamarind, tomato and Indian seasonings. Call to register. 6-8 p.m. next Thu. $22-$24. Mississippi Market, 622 Selby Av., St. Paul. 651-310-9499. www.msmarket.coop.
BEER MAKES IT BETTER: Explore recipes flavored with beer, including pale-ale braised beef stew, Littleneck clams, roasted chicken with root beer barbecue sauce and Guinness chocolate cake. Reservations required. 6-9 p.m. Aug. 6. $65. Cooks of Crocus Hill, 3925 W. 50th St., Edina. 952-285-1903. www.cooksofcrocus hill.com.