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Workshop: Gluten-free and vegan cooking

Community Workshops, Kitchen Workshops

We’re back for the 9th workshop in the series Recipes from our community, where we invite the members of our community of all ages to share their recipes and culinary successes. Maud, a community member, will share with us some of her favorite simple and quick vegan- and gluten-free recipes. Although she considers herself more of an omnivore, Maud will share with …

Recipes from the Roulant: Gnocchi

Kitchen Workshops, Recipes

We are happy to bring you our second in the new series Recipes from the Roulant! These monthly recipes allow you to get to know the different kitchen-related activities of our organization. In this post, we share with you a recipe that was prepared at this month’s volunteer workshop: Gnocchi. Try it at home and let us know what you think! These free monthly …

Food preservation with Isabelle, as seen on TV

Food Preservation, Kitchen, Kitchen Workshops, Recipes, Video

Food preservation can be easy and fun! Watch Isabelle, our Food Preservation Coordinator, as she leads a canning and sauerkraut making segment on Curieux Bégin. She shares two of her favourite easy recipes rose and cardamom apple slices and turmeric sauerkraut.  The show also covers canned terrine and meatball making in a pressure canner, so it’s great for water bath canners …

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Workshop: Iranian Cooking

Community Workshops, Events, Kitchen Workshops

We’re back for the 8th workshop in the series Recipes from our community, where we invite the members of our community of all ages to share their recipes and culinary successes. Atabak, a community member and meals-on-wheels volunteer, will share with us some of his favorite simple and quick Iranian recipes using two authentic ingredients: pomegranate and saffron. When: Wednesday, January 18th …

Volunteer workshops: Culinary improvisation

Community Workshops, Kitchen Workshops, Volunteering - Personal

Shout out to our Volunteer community (collectives, meals on wheels, food preservation etc.). We are organizing various free workshops for you! For the upcoming workshop, come learn how to improvise with ingredients and make a delicious meal without a recipe. During this Culinary Improvisation participants will work in teams to create delicious dishes that we will enjoy together after the workshop! …

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Kitchen Workshop: Tibetan cooking

Community Workshops, Kitchen Workshops

We’re back for the 7th workshop in the series Recipes from our community, where we invite the members of our community of all ages to share their recipes and culinary successes. Tenzing, a community member, will share with some of her favorites Tibetan recipes. When: Wednesday, November 23rd from 5pm to  7:30 pm Where: The Roulant’s kitchen, 111 Roy East Cost: By …

Kitchen workshop: Indian cuisine – FULL

Community Workshops, Kitchen Workshops

We’re back for the 6th workshop in the series Recipes from our community, where we invite the members of our community of all ages to share their recipes and culinary successes. Megha, a community member, will share with some of her favorites recipes. When: Wednesday, October 19th from 5:00 to 7:30 pm Where: The Roulant’s kitchen, 111 Roy East Cost: By donation …

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Fall food preservation events!

Community Workshops, Food Preservation, Kitchen Workshops

Fall is upon us! We’re hosting a series of food preservation events within the next two months, with a little something for everyone. There is still time to take advantage of nature’s bounty and stash local food away for wintertime. Eager learners can sign-up for hands-on workshops and curious chefs can pop in for a quick Saturday afternoon demo. Also, …

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Recipes from our community: Seeking Volunteers

Community Workshops, Kitchen Workshops, Volunteering - Personal

Recipes from our community is a series of volunteer-led cooking workshops that was launched in February 2016. These workshops create a space where people from our community can share and exchange cooking skills. The Roulant is seeking new volunteers that would like to share their cooking skills while co-leading a workshop in this series with the guidance of kitchen co-manager Karine. No …

Volunteer Knife Skills Workshop

Community Workshops, Kitchen Workshops, Volunteering - Personal

Are you an active member of our volunteer community, such as for a collective, the urban or peri-urban gardens, or the Meals-on-Wheels program? If so this workshop is for you! Come join us for our monthly volunteer workshop. This September, our kitchen co-manager Jeremie will be sharing his knowledge about proper and safe cutting techniques as well as cooking up some yummy …

Salsa Canning Workshop

Community Workshops, Food Preservation, Kitchen Workshops

Come learn to make preserves at Santropol Roulant! Salsa is a great beginner project as it’s fairly quick to prepare. It’s also a good way to learn all the steps of safe water bath canning. When: Wednesday, August 24th, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm Where: Santropol Roulant, 111 Roy street East Who: Anyone who would like to learn to make …

Relish the summer!

Community Workshops, Food Preservation, Kitchen Workshops

Tuesday August 9th, come learn to make preserves at Santropol Roulant! Relishes and chutneys are perfect for turning garden staples such as zucchinis, cucumbers, beets, tomatoes or apples into delicious condiments. They are also the most beginner-friendly project out there; the texture is so easy to get right! In a nutshell, you’ll learn: canning how-to and step-by-step workflow with a …