Believe it or not, Santropol Roulant is already gearing up for the next gardening season. And what’s the secret ingredient for next season’s success? Good indoor seedlings of course! You’re invited to an indoor seedling-preparation workshop. Come and learn how to start your own seedlings! At the end of the workshop, each participant will have the chance to bring home …
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Intergenerational Cooking Workshop: Iranian Cuisine
Join Nina and her mother Hémélia for an intergenerational Iranian cooking workshop. Nina and Hémélia will present three typical recipes from Iran, a country with rich culinary traditions that go back thousands of years. When: Monday November 2, from 5 to 7 pm Where: Santropol Roulant’s kitchen at 111 Roy East Price: By donation Reserve you spot with Léa Maude. Photo: Lizz Willcock
Canning 101 – Apple Butter & Apple Sauce!
Presenting a brand new canning opportunity: Apple butter! Excited about the fall abundance of apples, but not sure what to do with them? How about apple butter, or delicious apple sauce? Spend an evening with us in the Santropol Roulant community kitchen and learn the ropes of canning. Safe water-bath canning will be demystified and apple butter & sauce will …
Intergenerational Cooking Workshop: Polenta and Pasta with the Piccioni Sisters
For our next intergenerational cooking workshop, the Piccioni sisters will present some of their best family recipes. On the menu: fresh homemade pasta, polenta and coconut and mascarpone cookies. As you may have guessed the Piccioni sisters are Italian! When: Monday October 5, from 5 to 8 pm Where: Santropol Roulant’s kitchen at 111 Roy East Price: By donation Please bring containers to take home pasta …
A Day in the Life of a Honeybee
Honey bees are having their moment in the sun, as we become more aware of the enormous contribution they make to biodiversity, and of the many threats faced by bee colonies. Join members of the Santropol Roulant Beekeeping Collective for this interactive presentation and learn about why bees are so important, how their colonies work, a typical day in the …
Vermicompost 101 Workshop and Demonstration
Want to learn how to turn your kitchen scraps into fertilizer for your garden? Vermicomposting is a cheap, easy, and fun way to recycle food waste with the help of earthworms. Come learn what it is, how it’s done and why it’s so wonderful at our Vermicomposting 101 workshop, given by the Santropol Roulant Vermicomposting Collective. All ages are welcome (younger …
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Intergenerational Cooking Workshop: Lebanese Mezze
For our next intergenerational cooking workshop, Mrs. Bismar and her friend Magali will present three libanese mezze recipes. Similar to the tapas of Spain, the mezze is an array of small dishes traditionally served as a starter. On the menu: hummus, baba ganoush and taboulé that we will make together and taste as group. When: Monday September 7, from 5 to …
5 à 7 Kitchen Workshop: Sweet and Savory Appetizers
For our next intergenerational cooking workshop, Janice will share the secret of her best “bouchées” for a festive 5 à 7. After preparing the bouchées together, we’ll enjoy them on the Roulant’s rooftop terrace, accompanied by a glass of wine! When: Monday August 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. Where: Santropol Roulant’s community kitchen, 111 Roy East Cost: By donation Reserve your …
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South American intergenerational cooking workshop
There are still is a few spots open for our next intergenerational cooking workshop! Next Monday, José and Alice will present a workshop on 100% South American recipes. On the menu: empanadas al horno, ensaladita fresca and alfajores de dulche de leche. Come cook and eat with us to the sound of Argentine music! When: Monday August 3rd, from 6 …
Rue Fermier: Community Celebration Countdown!
A birthday celebration, street party, local food showcase, workshop explosion, timeline exhibition, Iron Chef competition, musical jamboree all rolled into one. May the countdown begin! Rue Fermier, Santropol Roulant’s 20 anniversary community celebration is just 8 days away! Over here at the Roulant, staff and volunteers have been busily planning and preparing for weeks to welcome you. We’re extending the invitation …
Press Release – Rue Fermier
PDF version Press Release – For immediate release Rue Fermier: A street celebration in honour of Santropol Roulant’s 20th anniversary MONTREAL, July 8th, 2014 – The countdown has begun to Santropol Roulant’s second annual Rue Fermier event and 20th anniversary celebration! The event will take place on July 16th starting at 5 pm in front of Santropol Roulant, at 111 …
Learning From our Elders Project Meets Iron Chef
Jitendra Desai, former client of our meals-on-wheels service, and four volunteers will compete in this year’s Iron Chef competition as the “Learning from our elders” community team. After teaching an intergenerational cooking workshop on Indian cuisine two months ago, Jitendra was eager to get into competitive cooking mode for the upcoming Iron Chef cook-off at this year’s Rue Fermier event. During this competition, …