Forget the retsina, Greek wines are in the spotlight these days! There’s an increasing wealth of Greek wines on the market that come from fascinating terroirs, made with indigenous grape varieties. Join us October 1st for an evening of wine and merriment with sommelière Etheliya Hananova. Having recently returned from visiting wineries in Greece, she will guide us through an …
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Recipe of the Month: Roasted Tomato Soup
Each month we’ll be featuring a recipe in our newsletter and on our website. We invite you to submit your favourite seasonal recipe, along with a photo and a few lines about why the recipe is special to you, who taught you to make it, or a memory of sharing the meal, along with a photo. Try out the recipes …
Video Portrait by alterNation
This video, created by alterNation, is part of an exploration of the unique ways that community organizations around the world function. Pierre-Vincent, Director of Urban Agriculture talks about the the different programs and activities at the Roulant.
The Battle of the Beets is back!
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Torrential Tomatoes
It’s practically raining tomatoes which is why we invite you, dear volunteers, to come help transform these terrific tomatoes into canned salsa, sauce and other preserves. On Wednesday September 11th, lend us a hand in the kitchen and maybe learn a trick or two about canning. There will be a second session the following week on September 18th. Sign up …
Looking for something sweet?
Check out the Beekeeping Collective’s honey! Freshly extracted, and available for sale at the Roulant (111 Roy St East) or at our market stands, our urban hives’ first harvest of the season does not disappoint. Proceeds from the honey helps keep our collective buzzing — and your taste buds happy! The honey is available in the following three sizes: 60ml – …
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Iron Chef 2013
The ultimate gourmet urban gardening battle is back! Santropol Roulant’s Iron Chef is the competitive yet convivial event of the year where local restaurants and Santropol Roulant join forces! On September 12th, half a dozen restaurants will compete head-to-head to create a unique dish with vegetables freshly picked from the Santropol Roulant garden! Not only will these chefs wow crowds …
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One Thousand and One Nights at Rumi Restaurant
The ultimate gourmet urban gardening battle is back! Santropol Roulant’s Iron Chef is the competitive yet convivial event of the year where local restaurants and Santropol Roulant join forces! On September 12th, half a dozen restaurants will compete head-to-head to create a unique dish with vegetables freshly picked from the Santropol Roulant garden! Not only will these chefs wow crowds …
Ambassa-who? Kevin and his Cycling Crew
Kevin used the resources around him – a cabin with a great history and friends who love cycling- to create a super unique fundraiser for the Roulant. Read his story below. Name: Kevin Brown What is your connection to the Roulant? I have been involved as a volunteer for the last 10 years. I started off doing deliveries, then I …
Inspiring Ideas from India
Today, India celebrates its Independence Day, and we thought it a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the country with two particularly inspiring videos about food cooking and food delivery services. The first inspiring video introduces us to dabbawallas (who are also sometimes referred to as tiffin wallas). The low-tech service that these often illiterate men provide is astoundingly effective, particularly given that …
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Kitchen Workshop: Fermentation
Come out and learn a great food preservation technique: fermentation. We’ll be making sauerkraut and more with fresh vegetables from our urban gardens and peri-urban farm. Places are limited so please email Jeremie to sign up or give him a call at 514-707-7678 with any questions, comments or suggestions. When: August 16th from 5:30 to 7:30 Where: In the Roulant kitchen, 111 …
Tequila Tasting on the Terrace
Join us on the rooftop patio August 15th for the second edition of our summer Tequila Tasting! The evening will start at 7pm with 4 unique Tequila samples with accompanying appetizers catered specially for the occasion and will finish with icy cool Margaritas while taking in the beauty of our rooftop garden! Presented in partnership with Tequilart Montreal, Olga Aguirre …