Food Event Weekend Highlights 10/16-10/18

The surplus of weekend fairs and festivals that inspired my return to posting weekly highlights has tapered off somewhat.  It might have something to do with this:

(Aside: I don’t really mind the rain, so it’s not working on me, but you know what, Weather.com?  Shut up.  The little “Bahamas” related link above a rainy day in Seattle is just a douche move.  Especially in October. Give us all a few months to settle into some gray despair before you start trotting that stuff out.)

Despite the possible weather, there are still enough notable items to merit a quick heads-up, so here you go. 

And if you don’t mind a rainy outdoor weekend, we also have razor clam dig days Friday-Sunday, so get your copy of Fat of the Land and get going.

Friday, October 16

• 2:00pm: Sugar Skull Making Class through Seattle Parks and Rec.  “In Hispanic culture, these icons are used to celebrate those who have gone before us on November 1st…In anticipation of Dia de los Muertos, we will learn how to create sugar skulls for your altar. Fee includes 2 take home skulls.” $20
• 6:00pm: Fall Cider Press Social for the Thurston County Food Bank.  “Join us for music and fresh cider at this fun community event! Watch or participate as your apples are made into cider on an authentic antique cider press. Don't have any apples to bring? No problem! We have plenty for everyone. Bring a mug, a jug to take home, and your favorite musical instrument - drink cider while participating in (or just listening to) a music jam!”
• 6:30pm: Theo Chocolate Movie Night: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005 version with Johnny Depp).  With hot chocolate, popcorn and more! $15

Saturday, October 17

• FREE! Turk Fest! My friend Pinar Ozhal will be a Turkish cooking demo both Saturday and Sunday. Her food is delicious and also encompasses Kurdish cuisine.
• Wild Mushroom Show with Puget Sound Mycological Society.
• 10:00am: Sustainable Ballard Canning Class. $20
• 10:00am: FREE! Cooking Demo at University Farmers Market by Pat Tanumihardia Author of "The Asian Grandmother's Cookbook"
• 10:30am: FREE! Readers to Eaters: A Celebration of Fall Harvest at Auburn Library. “Learn about some of the wonderful Fall harvest in the Puget Sound region--such as apples, potatoes and pumpkins--presented by Master Gardeners or by local chefs and farmers. The audience will also be introduced to many related books to the harvest.”
• 1:00pm: Slow Food Seattle 6th Annual Fall on the Farm. “Join us for a Bake Your Own Pizza and Press Your Own Cider Party! It’s harvest time and this year we will gather at the UW Farm to see urban agriculture in action. Meet the student farmers and see the bounty. Please bring something for our pizza topping bar and a salad or dessert, and we’ll provide drinks and dough to bake in the cob oven. Your $5 (suggested) donation will go towards developing more opportunities through Slow Food Seattle Youth Projects.”
• 1:00pm: Naturally Healthy Breasts w/Herbs, Nutrition & Lifestyle. “This jam-packed two hour class will cover herbs, supplements, food and practices which support the health of our breasts.”  $25
• 2:00pm: FREE! A Bright Idea: Eating Smart for a Healthy, "Plastic" Brain.  “6 steps to help you start down the right road for a healthy happy brain for today and all your tomorrows!”

Sunday, October 18

• Turk Fest and Wild Mushroom Show continue.
• 8:00am: Yoga and Chocolate at Theo Chocolate. $18
• 2:30pm: Tea Ceremony Presentation at Seattle Art Museum. FREE! w/admission.