• If you are interested in learning about keeping chickens, the Natural Gardener (8648 Old Bee Caves Rd., 288-6113) will present a free chicken seminar with speakers Carol Ann Sayle, Paula Middleton, and Diana Claitor. For more information, go to
www.naturalgardeneraustin.com. Saturday, July 19, 9-10am.

• Andiamo Ristorante (2521 Rutland, 719-3377,
www.andiamoitaliano.com) announces the tempting offerings of their summer festival – Italian Movie Nights, light menu items new for summer, an exploration of the dishes of Italy’s Campania region from July 18 to 26, and a sampling of light summer white wines on July 23. Check the website for details, and contact Daniela for reservations.

• Greenling’s Farmhouse Table cooking class series continues with Land of Milk and Honey – Cooking With Local Wildflower Honey in the kitchen at the historic Bergstrom homestead (8310 Canoga). The class is taught by chef Jesse Griffiths and forager Elizabeth Winslow and includes a tour of the farm, recipes, tastings, and a jar of honey. $55, reservations necessary. Go to www.greenling.com, or call 440-8449. Thursday, July 24, 6-8pm.

This article appears in July 18 • 2008.

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