FOOD EVENTS

FOOD EVENTS COOKING AT THE MALL OF AMERICA: Chef Federico Lopez, named one of the top 12 chefs in Mexico, will demonstrate how to use traditional Mexican flavors in your cooking. 10:30 a.m. today, 11 a.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat. Chef Dave Lieberman of the Food Network will share Mexican-inspired recipes and sign copies of his book "Dave's Dishes." 12:30 p.m. Sat. Best Buy Rotunda, Mall of America, Bloomington. 952-883-8800. THE WORLD OF TEA: Learn about growing and harvesting tea. Includes tastings and tea to take home. 9-11 a.m. Sat. $30-$40. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chanhassen. 952-443-1422. www.arboretum.umn.edu. THAI EGG ROLLS AND PAD THAI CHICKEN: A cooking class. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. $50, includes beer or wine. Supatra's Thai Cuisine, 967 W. 7th St., St. Paul. 651-222-5859. www.supatra.com. ABUNDANCE OF APPLES: Executive chef Sue Erickson demonstrates how to make curried apple-squash soup, apple slaw with blue cheese and pistachios and more. Noon-1 p.m. Wed. $10. Byerly's, 3777 Park Center Blvd., St. Louis Park. 952-253-3409. www.lundsandbyerlys.com. HOLIDAY PIES: Get ready for the holiday season and learn simple techniques for making a good pie crust. 1-4 p.m. Oct. 18. $65. Call to register. Cooks of Crocus Hill, 877 Grand Av., St. Paul. 651-228-1333. www.cooksofcrocushill.com. SOUPS AND BREAD: Terry Zila demonstrates how to make a variety of soups and quick breads. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 21. $55. Culinary Classics, 851 Marketplace Dr., Waconia. 952-442-2512. MAKE AHEAD GOURMET DINNER: Learn to prepare dishes that can be partially or entirely made in advance. 6 p.m. Oct. 24. $39. Scott Highlands Middle School, 14011 Pilot Knob Rd., Apple Valley. 651-423-7920. www.district196.org/ce.