Buy Springerle cookies
If Grandma used to make springerle cookies for Christmas and you're yearning for some (as well as a variety of other German pastries), make a trip across the river to 4 Seasons Bakery, 2012 Campus Dr., St. Charles, Mo. Owners Agi and Aaron Groff make the authentic Christmas cookies (50 cents each) and you'll love to talk to Agi, who will easily switch to German to speak to you. Hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Check out the business at 4seasonsbakery.com, Facebook or call 314-288-9176 for more information. Agi said it is best to call ahead to make sure they have the cookies, including kugel.
2 Cheesekeeper wine tastings
What: Complimentary sampling of Beaujolais Nouveau wine
When: 1-5 p.m. Thursday
What: Wine sampling; all wines featured are 15 percent off day of tasting only.
When: 1-5 p.m. Saturday
Where: Cheesekeeper, 6500 W. Main St., Belleville. Call 398-7184 for more information.
Wine Tasting
What: Charles Smith wines sampled -- with very cool names, including Kung Fu Girl Riesling, Vino Pinot Gris, Velvet Devil Merlot and Boom Boom Syrah.
When: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Grappa Growlers, 1901 North Belt West, Belleville
Holiday Luncheon
When: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Eckert's Country Store, 951 S. Greenmount Road, Belleville
Cost: $15
Reservations: Required to 233-0513 or online at eckerts.com
Features: Looking for some ideas to entertain and impress holiday guests in a jiffy? The Eckert's experts will show you shortcuts to get filling appetizers on the holiday table in no time. This class offers a tasty way to spend lunch with a friend.
Rodeo Round-Up
What: Kids Cooking: Hands-on class geared for children ages 5-12. Focuses on seasonal items, independence in the kitchen and having fun with food.
When: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Eckert's Country Store, 951 S. Greenmount Road, Belleville
Cost: $20
Reservations: Required to 233-0513 or online at eckerts.com
Features: Calling all cowboys and cowgirls. You will craft a few things like a knapsack and a fishing pole. Then you'll make some treats for your cowboy and cowgirl lunch on the range. Come ready to play and snack like they do in the Wild West.
Let's Brine that Turkey
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
Where: L'Ecole Culinaire Academy for Culinary Development, 9200 Olive Blvd., Suite 108, Olivette, Mo. (in the Shoppes at Price Crossing).
Cost. $75
Registration: www.lecoleacademy.com or 314-264-1999.
Features: Chef instructors will demonstrate brining and marinating techniques for the Thanksgiving bird. Students also will learn roasting and proper carving techniques.
Holiday Stocks and Sauces
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Monday
Where: L'Ecole Culinaire, 9811 South Forty Drive, St. Louis (off Interstate 64/Highway 40).
Cost. $75
Registration: www.lecoleacademy.com or 314-264-1999.
Features: The course will show participants how to make the perfect turkey stock and gravy, as well as contemporary holiday sauces.
Holiday Taste of Sam's Club
From Nov. 16 to 18, Sam's Club gives members and guests a delicious opportunity to "try before they buy" at the 10th annual "" event. From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day, Sam's Club provides free samples of the best bites in holiday entertaining,
Sam's Club provides free samples of the best bites in holiday entertaining Nov. 16 to 18 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
