Culinary Calendar
Asian Dumplings, Walter Rhee instructs making dim sum, 9:30-11:30 a.m. today, Lyon Arboretum; $28. Registration: 988-0456.
Specialties from Alan Wong's restaurant, Wade Ueoka teaches cooking techniques and flavor tricks, 9:30-11:30 a.m. today, Lyon Arboretum; $28. Registration: 988-0456.
"Mango Mania," Roy Yamaguchi focuses on mangoes and mango recipes with guest chef Ronnie Nasuti of Roy's Hawai'i Kai, broadcasts at 7:30 p.m. today and at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, PBS Hawaii (Oceanic channel 10/broadcast channel 11). 973-1000.
Quick and Easy Asian Appetizers, learn how to prepare look fun, sashimi with Korean-style sauce and summer rolls with Walter Rhee, 2:30-4 p.m. Saturday, Lyon Arboretum; $28. Registration: 988-0456.
Honolulu's Best Unexplored Asian Restaurants, join Walter Rhee in discovering lesser-known Asian eateries, sponsored by UH Outreach, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Pioneer Plaza, 900 Fort Street Mall; $53. 956-5666.
"On the Front Burner," cooking demonstration by executive sous chef Curtis Ogata of a shrimp and orange salad, sauteed onaga with poha berry relish and peanut butter ice cream pie recipes for a Mother's Day dinner. Participants sample the meal and take home the recipes, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Niihau Room, Sheraton Waikiki, $50 per person or $75 for two. Registration required: 931-8408.
Cooking Demonstration and Tasting, featuring students of Kapi'olani Community College's Culinary Institute of the Pacific and executive chef Rey Dasalla, 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays, Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel lobby; free. 921-5566.
Healthy Asian Dishes, Walter Rhee explains the health aspects of Asian cuisine, 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 14, Lyon Arboretum; $28. Registration: 988-0456.
"Organic Foods: Their Future is up to you," Dr. Kimberly D. Clark discusses the issues of chemicals in factory farming vs. organic farming, sponsored by the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii, 7 p.m. May 14, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse; free. 944-8344.
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