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By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published December 28, 2005

Wine and beer tastings/classes

OYSTER SHUCKER SAMPLING: 5-6 p.m. today, Oyster Shucker Restaurant, 650 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach. California and Washington red and white wines from Perry Creek, Silver Lake and more, paired with hors d'oeuvres; free. Call (727) 363-4464.

LOOKING BACK: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Uncorked Fine Wines and Accessories, 2706 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Retro Night 2004 tasting of 2004 vintages; $10, includes souvenir wine glass. Call (727) 892-9463.

HOLIDAY REDS, WHITES AND BUBBLIES: 7:30 p.m. Fri., Charlie's Wine Bar, 533 S Howard Ave., Tampa. Boutique cabernet sauvignons, pinot noirs, pinot blancs, pinot gris and sparkling wines from Spain, California and France; $15 advance, $20 at door. Call 813 250-1967 or visit www.charlieswine.com

WINE, DINE AND LEARN: 7:30-9 p.m. Jan. 11, Charlie's Wine Bar, 533 S Howard Ave., Tampa. "Wine, Dine & Learn" about wines of France. Three-course dinner, three full wine pours, talks and tips on making better wine choices; $34.95. Call 813 250-1967 or visit www.charlieswine.com

GREAT WINES UNDER $15: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 7, Apron's Cooking School at Publix in the Shoppes of Citrus Park, 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa. Varieties, many rated 90-plus by Wine Spectator, from around the globe for cost-conscious wine connoisseurs, $35. Call (813) 926-4465 to RSVP.

Cooking classes

VEGETARIAN NEW YEAR: 7-8 p.m. Jan. 4, 10-11 a.m. Jan. 5, Nature's Harvest Market, 1021 N MacDill Ave., Tampa. Vegetarian versions of Southern favorites in free demonstration led by Debby DeGraaff. Call (813) 873-7428.

SOUTHERN-STYLE NEW YEAR: 11 a.m. Jan. 7, Nature's Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Debby DeGraaff makes Southern favorites for the New Year, including hoppin' John, flavorful greens, quick corn bread; free. Call (727) 443-6703.

SLICE N' DICE: 2-4 p.m. Jan. 7, Nature's Harvest Market, 1021 N MacDill Ave., Tampa. Chef "K" MacInnes leads class on Cutting Techniques one of six-class miniculinary series, $45; register before Sat. Call (813) 567-1444 or register online at www.kowjuice.com

CONVERSATIONAL CUISINE: Learn beginner's conversational Italian or Spanish, as well as the culture and customs of the countries from Chef Roberto in relaxed atmosphere. Courses of varying lengths begin Jan. 9 in Feather Sound St. Petersburg, with Tampa, Clearwater and other area locations; prices, $175-$225, include materials, meal at each class. Registration required. Call (727) 866-6892 or go to www.LearnItalian.us to reserve or to get class times and more information.

STOCK MARKET, WEEKNIGHT GOURMET: Apron's Cooking School at Publix in the Shoppes of Citrus Park, 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa.

Homemade sauces, stocks and broths; 10 a.m. Sat., $40.

Weeknight Gourmet class; 6:30 p.m. Tue., $35.

Call 813 926-4465 or visit www.publix.com/aprons/schools to RSVP.

JEANNIE PIEROLA: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19, Apron's Cooking School at Publix in the Shoppes of Citrus Park, 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa. SideBern's culinary director and chef Jeannie Pierola shares eclectic and creative recipes that make use of seasonal ingredients; $40. Please call (813) 926-4465.

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