Food Calendar: Holiday cookies, wines, pickles, markets… and a bee keeping class

Holiday Cookies, Dec. 1, Expo Recreation Center, Aurora. Information: auroragov.org/cooking. Details: Kids age 6 to 12 learn to make cookies and bring a bunch home. Also: Holiday Cookie House, Dec. 18; Mardi Gras Party (Feb. 11)

Holiday Feast Wine and Food Pairing, Dec. 6, Water 2 Wine, Centennial. Information: water2wine.us/denver. Details: Class featuring seven seasonal dishes paired with wines

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 from Bavarian Sausage, Bijou Creek Vineyards, Busy D’s Pickles, Styria Bakery and Sweet Creations Bake Shop

Denver Handmade Homemade Holiday Market, Dec. 8-9, Green Spaces Denver. Information: denverhaho.org. Details: Fare and crafts from more than 50 metro homes and backyards, all for a suggested donation

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

Holiday Tea, through December 23, Hotel Boulderado, Boulder. Information: boulderado.com. Details: Menu includes lemon blueberry scones, egg salad sandwiches with watercress, tea desserts and pastries. Gluten-free menu also available

Pints and Painting, Dec. 16, Copper Kettle Brewing, Denver. Information: copperkettledenver.com. Details: Create art with the help of an instructor and get your first beer free

Bee keeping class, Feb. 23, The Lyons Farmette, Lyons. Information: lyonsfarmette.com. Details: Use the winter to acquire new urban farming skills. Also: cheesemaking (Feb. 24), backyard chicken class (Feb. 9)

COLORADO FOOD INFORMATION

For more information on Colorado’s agricultural products, farmers markets and events, download a copy of the Colorado Farm Fresh Directory at coloradoagriculture.com/farmfresh

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