The Celiac Scene E-News | April 2023

Your Gluten-Free Guide to Victoria, Vancouver Island & the Gulf Islands

The Celiac Scene e-News – April Edition
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NEWS FROM THE CELIAC SCENE

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Selena De Vries

Selena De Vries, RD

SELENA’S CORNER

Live Gluten Free with Ease – Apply for Selena’s Group Program
Selena’s Delicious GF Family Vacay To Mexico
Book Your Free 20 Minute Online Video Chat
Tune into Selena’s GF Q&A’s Tuesdays on Instagram

A CANADIAN CELIAC PODCAST

What is Tapas and is it Safe for Celiacs?
Gluten Free Certification Program
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B-glutenfreevictoria Baker on Wheels
Celiac News Round Up

GLUTEN FREE WEIGH IN

Aaron Diagnosed with Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Aaron has Corrective Surgery & his Celiac Disease Report Card


GLUTEN-FREE PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Delish Gluten Free Bakery Now Delivering to Victoria!
Glutenull Sharing Where & When their Products are on Sale!
Bake My Day Delivers to Victoria & Sidney – Order Deadline April 12

Celiac-Scene-April-2023-E-News Products & Services
Alkeme Artisan BakeryArt of Slow FoodBake My DayB-glutenfreevictoria • Chef Pola CulinaryCloud 9 Gluten Free Mixes • CORN THINS by Real FoodsCountry Prime Meat SnacksDelish Gluten Free BakeryEl Faro Gluten Free Flour • Glutenull • Grimm’s Fine FoodsHealthbean NutritionHertel MeatsHoneycomb.ai Restaurant AppHouse of Yee Premium Dumplings • MAiiZ Nixtamal TortillasMillstone Farms Stone-Milled Flours • O’DoughsPilling Foods – Good Eats • Royal NutsStella’s PerogiesTaco Revolution Mexican FoodsTilly’s Galley Gourmet MealsTOTAL PREPAREWendel’s True FoodsWild Poppy Market LadysmithWise Bites


CELIAC-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS

Victoria’s Gluten Free Foodies Meet Up at MeeT Restaurant – Sunday April 16

Dockside Fish & Chips in Campbell River Does Donuts!
Big Wheel Burger Set to Open New Location in Langford
Art of Slow Food Offers Spring Menu!
Parksville’s El Faro Fusion Renovations Complete
2023 Safe Fries List for Vancouver Island
Maps to Hundreds of Celiac-Trusted Restaurants on Vancouver Island

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900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria900˚ Bistro Sidney • Art of Slow Food 100% Gluten-Free Cafe & BakeryBare Bones Fish & Chips 100% Gluten-Free Kitchen • Big Wheel Burger  • El Faro Fusion 100% Gluten Free RestaurantFloating Fish StoreMAiiZ Nixtamal Tortillería • NoodleboxPoke Fresh • Six Mile PubTaco Revolution 100% Gluten-Free Food Truck

* Questions to Ask When Dining Out Gluten-Free


GLUTEN-FREE RETAILERS

Art of Slow Food Spring Baking!
Pepper’s Foods Now Offering Dole Pineapple & Strawberry Whip
Earth Day – April 22 at Pomme Natural Market Nanaimo & Coquitlam
Country Grocer Honours The Celiac Scene!
Belmont MandM Announces Updated Certified Gluten Free Product List
Country Grocer Takes Over 4 x 49th Parallel Stores on Vancouver Island!
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Art of Slow Food Cafe & BakeryCountry Grocer • El Faro Market • Lifestyle Market & Select Stores • MAiiZ Nixtamal TortilleríaM&M Food Market Belmont Millstone Farm & OrganicsPepper’s Foods • Pomme Natural Market NanaimoThe Market StoresTOTAL PREPAREWild Poppy Market Ladysmith


DISCOUNT & SALE DAYS

Every Day – 10% Student Discount – Pepper’s Foods
Tuesdays – Pepper’s Foods Flyer
Tuesday – Wednesday – 10% Senior’s Discount – Pepper’s Foods
Thursdays – Belmont MandM Food Market
Thursdays – The Market Stores Flyer
Fridays – Country Grocer Flyer
• NEW! Glutenull Sales for the Month
Monthly – Lifestyle Markets Flyer
Monthly – Pomme Natural Market’s Flyer

GLUTEN FREE EVENTS

Tuesdays Only – Taco Revolution Food Truck @ Red Arrow Brewing
Tuesdays – Selena’s GF Q&A on Instagram
Wednesdays • Floating Fish Store 10% Off – Mention The Celiac Scene!
Thursdays & Fridays – Taco Revolution at Berkey’s Corner
Saturdays – Taco Revolution Mexican Foods @ Qualicum Beach Farmers Market
Saturdays – Art of Slow Food @ Moss Street Market
Saturdays – Art of Slow Food @ Duncan Farmer’s Market
Saturdays – B-glutenfreevictoria @ Langford Station Market
• NEW! Saturdays – B-glutenfreevictoria @ Moss Street Market
Saturdays – Taco Revolution Mexican Foods & Food Truck @ Duncan Farmer’s Market

GLUTEN FREE RECIPES

Corn Thins Recipes IG 2Real Foods Corn Thins Recipe Ideas

Be inspired by these easy peasy reels: Chocolate Bites • Matcha Dough BitesAir-Fried Everything Bagels

Seaweed Hummus • Smoked Turkey, Tomato & Crispy Bacon • Pesto Scrambled Eggs with Polish Sausage • Nutella & Cherries • Corn Thins Cauliflower Fritters

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2023 GLUTEN-FREE FAST FOOD LIST!

Vancouver Island Safe Fries, Onion Rings, Fish & Chips

Did you know that more than 60 gluten-free fast-food restaurants in Canada and a whopping 250 restaurants across the United States make an online commitment to meeting the needs of the gluten free. Note that gluten-free ingredients and offerings vary by country.

Gluten-Free Guide to Fast Food Dining – Canada
Gluten-Free Guide to Fast Food Dining – USA

Remember – these listings are a guide, NOT a guarantee. ALWAYS Ask Gluten-Free Questions and determine for yourself whether any given location, chef or server can deliver on their gluten-free promise.

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