Roade Community Larder

See you all soon!

🌶 We look forward to seeing you at the Community Larder tomorrow, at Roade Village Hall from 1:30 - 2:15. New members welcome.

🌶 Just to remind you that you can pre pay for November at tomorrow's larder - which costs just £17.50 for 4 shops (see www.towfood.org.uk for all membership options) when you visit the larder four times in November.

🌶 Fresh fruit, vegetables and bakery products are free with your paid shop. We are able to accept card payments (cash is still fine).

🌶Often we have non-food items that we ask a small donation for, so don't forget to bring some change in case you see something you fancy, donation by card is welcome too.

We are so grateful for the community support from many businesses and individuals for our raffle last week. Tickets were drawn at the quiz night and allocated randomly.

Below is a list of winners and their prizes 😁

If you haven’t received your prize already, please collect during a session this week if possible 🙏

Thank you to everyone that donated a prize and bought a raffle ticket. It raised just over £1000! 🙏

🧑‍🍳 This week’s Larder recipe is Mushroom Stroganoff. We usually have mushrooms at the Larder and often peppers.

🧑‍🍳 3oz butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, sliced
2 tbsp cornflour
4 tbsp red wine (Google substitutes)
200ml single cream mixed with 2 tbsp lemon juice
Dash soy sauce
Mushrooms

🧑‍🍳 Fry mushrooms, pepper and onion in butter until they begin to soften. Stir in cornflour, cook 1 minute and season.

Add wine, cream and soy sauce. Sommer 3-4 minutes. Serve with tagliatelle.

Thank you to Global Pacific Food Group based at Pury Hill for fundraising for us as part of their Halloween Raffle 🙏 we will use these funds towards our Christmas school
holiday food bags 🥰

🚨LARDER POP-UP🚨
Free and open to everyone, 6pm today (Tuesday) The C**k at Roade, Northants Carpark.
Donations are most welcome.
When it's gone, it's gone.

Come and see us today, 1:30pm till 2.15pm. lots of lovely food available.

Community Connect West Northamptonshire will be with us today. If you are unsure if you are claiming all you are entitled to these people are the ones to speak to.

You do not need to be a Roade Community Larder to come and see them but it is a good opportunity to see how the Larder works and how it can benefit you and your family. Visit between 1:30pm and 2:15pm at Roade Village Hall.

🍇 We look forward to seeing you at the Community Larder tomorrow, at Roade Village Hall from 1:30 - 2:15. New members welcome.

🍇 Fresh fruit, vegetables and bakery products are free with your paid shop. We are able to accept card payments (cash is still fine).

🍇Sometimes we have items that we ask a small donation for, so don't forget to bring some change in case you see something you fancy, cards accepted too.

We want to express our deepest Appreciation to Roade Primary School, the students and their families for the amazing Harvest Festival contributions!!

Their generous donation will help us to provide for those in need in Roade and surrounding areas.

A HUGE THANK YOU💜 from all at Roade Community Larder.

🧑‍🍳 Sweet and Sour Tofu

🧑‍🍳 This week we have a tofu recipe, when we have tofu at the Larder it does not tend to fly out of the door, probably as people are unsure of how to cook it, keep this recipe ready for next time it arrives!

🧑‍🍳 1 20oz can of pineapple chunks, packed in juice
3 tbsp rice-wine vinegar (Google alternatives)
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 x 14oz block extra-firm water-packed tofu, drained, rinsed and cut into ½” cubes
2 tsp cornflour
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp minced ginger
2 tbsp oil, divided
1 large red pepper, cut into ½” x 2” strips
1 large green pepper, cut into ½” x 2” strips

🧑‍🍳 Drain and set aside pineapple, reserving ¼ cup of the juice. Whisk the reserved pineapple juice, vinegar, ketchup. Soy sauce and sugar in a medium bowl until smooth.

Place tofu in a large bowl, toss with 3 tbsp of the sauce and allow to marinate for at least 5 minutes and up to 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, add the cornflour to the remaining sauce and whisk until smooth.

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large non-stick skillet over a medium-high heat. Transfer the tofu to the pan using a slotted spoon, whisk any remaining marinade into the bowl of reserved sauce. Cook the tofu, stirring every 1-2 minutes, until golden brown, 7-9 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.

Add the remaining oil to the pan and heat over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add red and green peppers and cook, stirring often until tender, 2 to 3 minutes.

Pour in the reserved sauce and cook, stirring until thickened, about 30 seconds. Add the tofu and pineapple and cook, stirring gently until heated through, about 2 minutes more. If you like a little heat crushed red pepper or garlic-chilli sauce can be added.

🚨 DON’T MISS OUT - JUST OVER 24 HRS UNTIL OUR EMAIL BIDDING CLOSES!!! 🚨

👉🏻 NEW AUCTION LOTS JUST ADDED - L@ 👀

😍 YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A LOVELY TREAT OR PERHAPS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR A LOVED ONE 😍

🛑 Email bidding closes Friday 25th October at 5pm.

📧 Email [email protected]

This Friday!

🎉 Hurry – Only 3 Teams Left! 🎉

Join us for a fantastic night of fun and brain-teasing questions at our Charity Quiz Night! Test your general knowledge, compete with friends, and support a great cause.

All proceeds will go directly back into our community and help fund our vital Community Larder Projects.

SNVB Community Larders charity quiz night presents our:

🚨 SEALED BIDS AUCTION 🚨

1. THE ULTIMATE SUPERCAR EXPERIENCE! 🚨
This is your chance to feel the thrill of a lifetime or give the ultimate Christmas gift to someone special!
🏎️ SUPERCAR EXPERIENCE – WORTH £349! 🏎️�Get behind the wheel of not one, not two, but THREE incredible supercars on a world-famous track! Imagine racing the McLaren 620R, Ferrari F430 Coupe, and Aston Martin Vantage. That’s three dream cars in one heart-pounding experience!
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable adventure!

2. £100 TESCO SHOPPING VOUCHER 🚨

3. £75 TRUVA MEAL VOUCHER 🚨

To bid, simply email us at [email protected] or message us on Facebook Messenger with your chosen auction number, bid and contact details.

🎉 The winner will be announced and contacted after the charity quiz night (Friday 25th October) – and you could be that lucky person! 🎉

All funds raised will directly support our community projects at The Roade and Towcester Community Larders.

*Bidders must be over 18.
**Auction 1. £75 reserve
***Auction 2. £50 reserve
****Auction 3. £35 reserve

🍇 We look forward to seeing you at the Community Larder tomorrow, at Roade Village Hall from 1:30 - 2:15. New members welcome.

🍇 Fresh fruit, vegetables and bakery products are free with your paid shop. We are able to accept card payments (cash is still fine).

🍇Sometimes we have items that we ask a small donation for, so don't forget to bring some change in case you see something you fancy, cash only please.

👩‍🍳 This week's recipe is carrot and ginger soup, colourful, high in nutrition and low on cost.

👩‍🍳 1 medium onion
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 tbsp oil
700g carrots, peeled and chopped
1 tsp grated ginger root
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to season
900ml light vegetable stock
TO SERVE:
Fresh parsley
Plain yoghurt (optional)

👩‍🍳 Saute the onion and garlic in the oil for 5 minutes in a covered pan without browning.
Add the carrots, ginger and a sprinkling of salt. Cover and lightly fry for 10 minutes, stirring occasional.
Add the stock, bring to the boil then simmer for 15 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
Puree the soup in blender or mash with a fork if you prefer a chunky soup.
Reheat to serve, add a swirl of plain yoghurt, if liked and garnish with fresh parsley.

Join Us for the Big Raffle - ALL welcome to purchase tickets

Get ready for an exciting evening next Friday at our charity quiz night, where we’ll also be drawing our Big Raffle with over 30 fantastic prizes up for grabs!

* Tickets: Only £1 a strip
* Incredible prizes include:
* Meal vouchers
* Alcoholic beverages
* Chocolates
* Beauty treatments
* Sports merchandise
* Family activity vouchers
* And much more!

More prizes are being added, with a full list coming soon—all generously donated by our amazing local shops and businesses!

The draw will be the evening of the quiz night but if you are unable to attend you can still purchase tickets and be included in the raffle.

Tickets are on sale NOW! Purchase yours at the larder session at The Roade Community Centre. Alternatively, if you are unable to attend a session or, are not a member please just email us at [email protected] or message us on Facebook Messenger and we shall arrange payment and ticket allocation.

All funds raised will directly support our community projects.

Don't miss your chance to win big while making a difference!

🍇 We look forward to seeing you at the Community Larder tomorrow, at Roade Village Hall from 1:30 - 2:15. New members welcome.

🍇 Fresh fruit, vegetables and bakery products are free with your paid shop. We are able to accept card payments (cash is still fine).

🍇Sometimes we have items that we ask a small donation for, so don't forget to bring some change in case you see something you fancy, donation by card is welcome too.

👩‍🍳 This week's recipe is Vegetable Paella. An easy recipe in that the stock goes in all at once!

👩‍🍳 1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic
2 tsp paprika
200g paella or short grain rice
900ml vegetable stock
A few strands saffron threads (optional)
1 tbsp tomato puree
150g fine green beans, trimmed
1 large red pepper, seeded and diced
1 medium courgette, sliced
300g Borlotti beans (or other eg. butter beans or flageolet)
2 large tomatoes cut into chunks
Salt and pepper
Small handful parsley, chopped

👩‍🍳 Fry onion in a deep frying or saute pan in a little oil over medium heat, covered for 5 minutes to soften. Remove the lid, turn up the heat and cook for 3-4 minutes until beginning to brown.
Stir in the garlic, paprika and rice and pour over the stock. If using saffron, add to the rice with the tomato puree, then simmer for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut the green beans into 4 cm lengths and boil for 1 minutes, drain.
Warm a large frying pan, add a little oil and cook the pepper and courgette over a high heat for 5 minutes or until browning.
Stir into the rice with the green beans, canned beans and tomatoes. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the rice is tender. Season if needed and just before serving fold in the chopped parsley.

The possible benefits to being a Roade Community Larder member:

🩵 Improve your diet with more food available in your fridge/freezer

💚 Increase your fruit and vegetables intake

💛 Reduce your weekly/monthly shopping bills

🧡 Be part of the change against food waste

Open tomorrow 1:30 - 2:15 pm at Roade Village Hall.

⭐️ For a £10 trial shop (22 points, or £5 shop 10 points) you can try out the larder and experience what we have to offer before becoming a member. Our wonderful volunteers will also be happy to answer any questions you have.

👩‍🍳 Roade Community Larder recipe of the week...

👩‍🍳 This week I have a quick and easy recipe for you with most ingredients available from the larder.

👩‍🍳 1 onion, chopped
1 large carrot, grated
Tin chopped tomatoes
Mixed herbs to taste
Small tin of sweetcorn
Red or yellow pepper, chopped
Can of baked beans
TOPPING:
Mashed potatoes
Grated cheese

👩‍🍳 Simply amalgamate all the ingredients above except mash and cheese, transfer to a casserole dish and add mashed potato and grated cheese on top. Cook 200C for 20 minutes.