AURORA – This holiday season give the gift of a culinary experience, whether it’s a class, a tasting, a tour or great baked goods.

Tea for the Duchess of Bedfordshire, Jan. 12, Colorado Free University Lowry, near 1st & Quebec. Information: freeu.com. Details: Learn to prepare teatime favorites: apricot orange cake; chocolate eclairs; drop scones; chicken walnut sandwiches; and tea

Holiday Cookie House, Dec. 18, Expo Recreation Center, Aurora. Information: auroragov.org/cooking. Details: Kids (6-12) use candy and icing to create houses, trees and snow people. Also: Tamales (Feb. 20)

Beer and cheese pairing, Dec. 13, Copper Kettle Brewing, Denver. Information: copperkettledenver.com. Details: Four craft brews are mated with cheese from The Truffle in Denver. Also: Pints and Painting (Dec. 16)

Cheesemaking class, Feb. 24, The Lyons Farmette, Lyons. Information: lyonsfarmette.com. Details: Use the winter to acquire new urban farming skills. Also: backyard chicken class (Feb. 9)

HOLIDAY TASTES

Highlands Ranch Winter Market, Dec. 15-16, Highlands Ranch Town Center North. Information: denverfarmersmarket.com/farmers_winter.htm. Details: Made-in-Colorado food and gift ideas including Bavarian Sausage, Bijou Creek Vineyards, Busy D’s Pickles, Styria Bakery and Sweet Creations Bake Shop

12th Annual Denver Christkindl Market, through Dec. 22, Skyline Park, Denver. Information: denverchristkindlmarket.com. Details: Christmas market featuring German-style breads, pastries and other foods

FIND SOMEPLACE TO EAT

Culinary Connectors, 2 p.m. Saturdays, 760 AM. Details: Becky Creighton hosts a chat about food and wine attractions in the metro area

The Main Course, 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, KEZW, 1430 AM. Details: Host Elizabeth Woessner talks food and dining with guests and callers

The Restaurant Show, 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, 950 AM and 103.1 FM. Details: Warren Byrne takes calls on the longest-running local dining show

Gabby Gourmet, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays, KHOW, 630 AM. Details: Restaurant guide book author Pat Miller talks eateries

LET US KNOW

Send information about Colorado food events, classes, festivals, wine dinners and tours in the metro area to: jlehndorff@aurorasentinel.com