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23/09 Apple sauce and apple butter canning workshop!

Community Workshops, Events, Food, Fundraising, Kitchen, Kitchen Workshops

Looking to fill your pantry with delicious seasonal produce? Unsure where to start? Spend an evening with us in the Santropol Roulant community kitchen and learn the ropes. Safe water-bath canning will be demystified and delicious apple sauce and apple butter will be made. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the basics of canning in a hands on way! …

Farm Brunch and Fundraiser

Events, Food, Fundraising, Senneville Farm

Join us lakeside at the Morgan Family Estate in beautiful Senneville (directly across from the farm and overlooking Lac des Deux Montagnes) for a 3-course tasting menu featuring farm fresh produce, sparkling apple cider, a silent auction, music, a photo booth (lebooth.ca), and a guided tour of the Santropol Roulant Farm. When: Sunday, September 21st, 12-3pm Where: Morgan Family Estate, …

Portes ouvertes, rue Fermier: A Community Success

Events

More than 500 neighbours, friends and new visitors flocked to the festive Roy street on July 31 for one of the Roulant’s largest events to date! They participated in workshops, tasted and voted on the appetizers of the Iron Chef competition and danced the night away. We saw a beautiful example the the unifying power of food and our shared …

Save the Date: Harvest Gala 2014

Events

We are happy to announce the date of this year’s fundraising Gala! Mark your calendars for Thursday October 23rd, 2014 when we will join together to support the Roulant while enjoying a delicious buffet that showcases vegetables from the Roulant gardens. On the menu: a bounty of produce from our two urban gardens and peri-urban farm presented by the farmers …

Press Release – Portes ouvertes, rue Fermier

Events, Fundraising

PDF version Press Release – For immediate release Portes ouvertes, rue Fermier: Roy St closed for Santropol Roulant’s annual culinary competition MONTREAL, July 24th, 2014 – The countdown has begun! Santropol Roulant’s most important annual event will be getting a facelift this year with Portes ouvertes, rue Fermier, an evening tobe filled with festivities. The event will take place on …

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The CommuniFood Happening you don’t want to miss!

Events, Fundraising

The countdown has started for the Roulant’s open house party of the year, our Portes ouvertes, rue Fermier, The CommuniFood Happening you don’t want to miss! Mark July 31st in your calendar with a big star: we have prepared quite a menu for a night of celebration and presentation of the Roulant’s work which includes: The most delicious Iron Chef-style competition in town with many Montreal-based restaurants …

Kitchen Workshop: A Taste of Summer

Events, Fundraising, Kitchen Workshops

Join on us July 22nd for an evening of fresh summer cooking. Presenter Stéphanie Audet will use freshly harvested veggies, fruits and herbs in order to prepare vegan, gluten free delights that will showcase the taste of summer. Marinading techniques will be demonstrated as well as a recipe for raw zucchini spaghetti with a bright tomato sauce. This is a …

Garden Party Photos

Events, Stories

Dear donors, volunteers and all members of our community, We were filled with joy to see you all last Thursday for our (indoor) garden party. The dancing continued until the wee hours of the morning and many people went home with prizes, gift certificates and fresh strawberries. The evening was a success as we celebrated all of you, and everything …

Your Friendly Neighbourhood Pocket Market is back!

Agriculture, Events, Food, Senneville Farm

Until mid-October, you will find us across from the Roulant selling organic vegetables from our peri-urban farm in Senneville, as well as from our 2 urban gardens! When: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-7pm Where: 111, Roy East, across the street from the Roulant What: A selection of fresh Roulant produce, bread and baked goods, an ever changing selection of …

Froot Cup 2014 – Thank you!

Events, Fundraising

On a perfectly sunny day at the end of May, 16 teams gathered at the Concordia Loyola Stadium for the 3rd annual Santropol Roulant Froot Cup! The fundraising soccer tournament was a great success, thanks to each and every participant who brought out the best in our community for a beautiful day of friendly competition. Special thanks to The Concordia …

Rooftop Garden Party – You’re Invited!

Events

Dear volunteers and donors, You are cordially invited to our first annual Rooftop Garden Party; an occasion to celebrate all of the amazing people who give to the Roulant! Whether you help in the kitchen, feed the compost worms, or donate, we want to celebrate with you! When: Thursday June 12th, 6:30-9pm (followed by a dance party!) Where: 111 Roy Est, on …

That’s Right, Trivia Night! – postponed to June 5th!

Events, Fundraising, News

Is your trivial knowledge not proving to be the ideal conversation-starter you had hoped it to be? Come share your frivolous fun facts and put them to good use! What: The Roulant is hosting our 2nd Trivia Night of 2014! When: Thursday June 5th from 7:30 to 9:30pm (doors open at 7:00) Where: Santropol Roulant Cost: $10/person, teams of max …