NYC Kitchen Events Calendar: 3.15.07

• Join the Editors of Everyday Food: Learn how to prepare heart-healthy weekday dinners. 6 p.m. on 3/20 at The Cellar at Macy's Herald Square. Call 1-800-245-0576 to RSVP.

• Coffee Brewing Through the Ages: Find out about the history, politics, health benefits, growing practices, taste and brewing techniques of this universal beverage. 8 p.m. on 3/29 at 141 Waverly Place. To attend, register at Joe's Coffee.

• Home Entertaining: Simple and Elegant: In this three-session class, practice entertaining with confidence. The class will focus on pre-party planning, cooking techniques, and aesthetics of presentation. Class begins at 6:30 on 3/20. Tuition is $290 plus $70 materials. To register, contact The New School.

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MEET HUDSON STREET PRESS AUTHOR
STEVE ETTLINGER
AT TONIGHT'S
READING & GOURMET TWINKIE TASTING
TO CELEBRATE
TWINKIE, DECONSTRUCTED

When: Tonight (3/15/07), 7-9pm
Where: McNally Robinson Bookstore, 52 Prince Street at Lafayette

** ABC-TVs NIGHTLINE WILL BE FILMING AT THE EVENT**

Following the reading, there will be a Twinkie Tasting of commercial and homemade versions of the famous snack cake and complimentary Champagne!

A preview of the home-made Twinkie treats that will be served at the event:

An organic whole-wheat based, naturally sweetened, trans fat and cholesterol-free, vegan version of the Twinkie, created for the occasion by veteran culinary instructor, author, and recipe developer Fran Costigan (More Great Good Dairy Free Desserts Naturally).

An absolutely traditional gourmet sponge cake with creamy filling by none other than the famed 3-star, Zagat favorite, Gramercy Taverns pastry chef Nancy Olson, whose desserts have been hailed by New York Times restaurant critics William Grimes and Frank Bruni as well as Gourmet Magazine. You can count on this one being made with all the eggs, butter, and cream missing from the packaged version.