1. Did you know that sushi chef Hajime Sato, a guy we consider to be one of the most fascinating food people in Seattle, teaches classes on sushi-making at Diane’s Market Kitchen in Post Alley Downtown? It’s true. The next class is on Sunday, September 26 and costs $125; the price includes sake samples as well as the box of sushi you go home with. Register here.

2. Seattle foodies are crazy for jam. Making jam. Talking about making jam. Jam. So it’s a bit of a big deal that Kim Ricketts Book Events has invited jammer extraordinaire Rachel Saunders, author of The Blue Chair Jam Cookbook, to come up from San Francisco and give us a demo. The event takes place at Dish it Up on Tuesday, September 28 at 6:30pm. You pay $65, a price that includes the demo, wine and apps, a jar of jam, and a signed copy of the cookbook. Get your ticket here.