Food Briefs: Time for a tea party

Published: January 7, 2013 

What: Children's cooking class. Open to all ages.

When: 10-11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday

Where: Eckert's Country Store, 951 S. Greenmount Road, Belleville

Cost: $20

Reservation: Required in advance to 233-0513 or eckerts.com

Features: It's tea time, and your child is the hostess. Get ready for a tea party by creating invitations, setting the table with some fancy decor created by kids and enjoying some delicious tea time snacks. Come dressed in a favorite hat, gloves, jewelry and dress.

Slow Cooking & Roasting

When: 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday

Where: Eckert's Country Store, 951 S. Greenmount Road, Belleville

Cost: $30

Reservation: Required in advance to 233-0513 or eckerts.com

Features: Slow cooking brings rich flavors to meats and vegetables. Learn how to warm up the cold days of winter with pork and beef roasts as well as soups. Recipes for a Dutch oven and a crock pot will be shared. Taste favorite winter sides that make a complete and comforting meal.

Citrus Celebration

What: Lunch and Learn cooking class

When: Noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 16

Where: Eckert's Country Store, 951 S. Greenmount Road, Belleville

Cost: $15

Reservation: Required in advance to 233-0513 or eckerts.com

Features: Join the Eckert's culinary team for a celebration of the delicious flavors of citrus season. Sample a variety of citrus while Maple Orange Chicken, Citrus Greens Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette and a simple sugar cookie dessert are prepared.

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