This coming week, in events that get to your heart through your stomach.
Highlights
Wednesday, April 4
Apples may be our go-to fruit, the wholesome star of the Midwest. Nothing exotic about apples, right? Don't be so sure. As you may know, they came from Kazakhstan, and have been manipulated by humans to produce many different varieties with widely varying taste profiles. At this month's meeting of the Apple: A Global History in a talk titled "The Cultural and Culinary Importance of Apples," from heirloom varieties to cross-cultural symbolism. Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa St., 7 p.m., free. Call 241-1574 for more info.
More events this week
Tuesday, April 3
Kitchen Chemist, a session for kids to make ice cream and learn about the science of freezing and melting. Madison Children's Museum, 100 N. Hamilton St., noon, free with $8 admission. Call 256-6445 for more info.
Wednesday, April 4
Rooftop Farmers, a weekly session for kids to explore gardening, raising animals, harvesting, and cooking. Madison Children's Museum, 100 N. Hamilton St., 3:30 p.m., free with $8 admission. Call 256-6445 for more info.
Whole Foods Market, 3313 University Ave., 4:30-6 p.m., $10. Call 233-9566 for more info.
Thursday, April 5
Enchiladas class, with instructor Jennifer Jones covering how to prepare the Mexican standard with red chili sauce and shredded chicken. Willy Street Co-op East, 1221 Williamson St., 6-8 p.m., $15 owners and $25 all others. Call 251-6776 for more info.
Vom Fass preparing a menu of fettuccine with tomato pancetta, grappa cream sauce, limoncello mint granita, and latte macchiato tiramisu. Whole Foods Market, 3313 University Ave., 6:30-9 p.m., $30. Call 204-0300 for more info.
Friday, April 6
Screening of Ashman Library, 733 N. High Point Rd., 7 p.m., free. Call 824-1780 for more info.
Saturday, April 7
"Taste of the Market" breakfast at the Willy Street Co-op preparing a menu of: chilaquiles, roasted sweet potatoes with orange chili glaze, wilted spinach with fresh cilantro, and cinnamon honey churros. Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St., 8 a.m.-noon, $8 adults and $4 kids and smaller portions. Call 455-1999 for more info.
Easter egg hunt for kids 11 and under, with a food drive. Baer Park, 2820 Military Rd., Cross Plains, 10 a.m., canned food donations encouraged. Call 608-798-1948 for more info.
Susan Troller book reading, with the author discussing her book Cluck: From Jungle Fowl to City Chicks about the backyard chicken movement, and sharing ideas for Easter eggs. Orange Tree Imports, 1721 Monroe St., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 255-8211 for more info.
Easter egg hunt for kids 10 and under, with a food drive for the Lincoln-Tallman House, 440 N. Jackson St., Janesville, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., canned food donations encouraged. Call 608-756-4509 for more info.
Free community meal prepared by volunteers. Wil-Mar Center, 953 Jenifer St., 11:15 a.m., free. Call 257-4576 for more info.
Senegal and Gambia Independence Celebration, hosted by the Senegambia Association of Madison, featuring dinner, a raffle, more. Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa St., 8 p.m.-midnight. Call 628-2314 for more info.
Sunday, April 8
Savory Sunday, with volunteers need to prepare and serve a fresh, hot meal for the hungry. Lutheran Campus Center, 325 N. Mills St., 11 a.m. Call 233-6967 for more info.
Monday, April 9
Spring Conservation Congress of the Middleton-Cross Plains Area Performing Arts Center, 2100 Bristol St., Middleton, 7 p.m. Call 266-0580 for more info.
Whole Foods Market, 3313 University Ave., 4:30-6 p.m., $10. Call 233-9566 for more info.
Eco-Salon hosted by Brocach Irish Pub, 7 W. Main St., 5 p.m., free. Call 819-0689 for more info.
Restaurant Quality Dishes for the Home Cook class, with instructor Lily Kilfoy demonstrating how to sear a scallop, blanch and shock asparagus, roast new potatoes, prepare a buerre blanc sauce, and serve them in a composed dish. Willy Street Co-op East, 1221 Williamson St., 6-8 p.m., $15 owners and $25 all others. Call 251-6776 for more info.
Molecular Gastronomy class, with instructor Jennifer Jones covering a scientific approach to cuisine and cooking, addressing techniques that include spherification, gelification, and foam making. Willy Street Co-op West, 6825 University Ave., 6-8 p.m., $15 owners and $25 all others. Call 284-7800 for more info.
Family Dinner Night, a weekly meal hosted by The Crossing, 1127 University Ave., 6:30 p.m., $5. Call 257-1039 for more info.
