The Celiac Scene E-News | October 2022

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

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NEWS FROM THE CELIAC SCENE
Fries Cooked in Shared Fryers Continue to be Promoted as Gluten Free
Some M & M Prime Rib Beef Burgers Subject to CFIA Gluten / Wheat Recall
M & M’s 3-Tier Gluten-Free Policy
Norwegion Study – 75% of Celiacs Detected via Public Screening Were Undiagnosed
Island Farms Reverses Gluten-Free Commitment with ‘May Contain’ Provisos
Arsenic, Mercury, Lead in Rice? Are Concerns Real?
Celiac Disease vs Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity vs Wheat Allergy


Canadian Celiac Podcast Selena De VriesA CANADIAN CELIAC PODCAST

Camp Celiac – A Summer Well Spent
Introducing Pilling Foods
School Lunches by Selena De Vries, RD
Hosting an International Exchange Student
Celiac Scene News Round Up

GLUTEN-FREE WEIGH IN PODCAST

Aaron’s High-Flying Field Trip
Aaron Reintroduces Solid Food

SELENA’S CORNER

Eating Out with Confidence Online Course
Book Your Free 15 Minute Phone Call with Selena
Tuesdays Instagram Questions & Answers
Selena’s Symptom Relief Facebook Group


GLUTEN-FREE PRODUCTS & SERVICES
O’Doughs Recognized by the Globe & Mail
Bake My Day Introduces Festive Tarts & Chicken Pot Pie
TOTAL PREPARE Sources West Coast Kitchen, Gluten-Free Freeze-Dried Meals from Cowichan Valley
House of Yee Premium Gluten-Free Dumplings – Podcast
House of Yee Gluten-Free Dumplings Faces the Fire on Dragon’s Den – October 20
chef Pola’s Granola Now Available at Edible Island

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Art of Slow FoodBake My Day • Celiac Kid Stuff • Chef Pola CulinaryCloud 9 Gluten Free Mixes • CORN THINS by Real FoodsCountry Prime Meat Snacks • El Faro Gluten Free Flour • Glutenull • Grimm’s Fine FoodsHealthbean NutritionHertel MeatsHoneycomb.ai Restaurant AppHouse of Yee Premium DumplingsJenny’s Smoke Shack • MAiiZ Nixtamal TortillasO’DoughsRoyal NutsStella’s PerogiesTaco Revolution Mexican FoodsTilly’s Galley Gourmet MealsTOTAL PREPAREWendel’s True FoodsWild Poppy Market LadysmithWise Bites


CELIAC-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS
900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria Opens Second Location in Sidney – Better than Ever!
Custom Cakes & Charcuterie Boards at 100% Gluten-Free El Faro
A Visit to Fusion Theory in Nanaimo
BarBurrito Makes it to The Celiac Scene Fast Food Page
Rove Wandering Kitchen Makes Gluten-Free Food Stands & Food Trucks | Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island Gluten-Free Fish, Chips & Onion Rings List!
Maps to Hundreds of Celiac-Trusted Restaurants on Vancouver Island

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900˚ Wood-Fired PizzeriaArt 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 StoreJoint PizzeriaMAiiZ Nixtamal Tortillería • NoodleboxPoke Fresh • Six Mile PubTaco Revolution 100% Gluten-Free Food Truck

* Questions to Ask When Dining Out Gluten-Free


GLUTEN-FREE RETAILERS
Hurry! Wild Poppy Market Taking Thanksgiving Orders
Ladies Night at Pomme Natural Market Nanaimo – October 13
Ladies Night at Pomme Natural Market Port Coquitlam – October 21
Coombs Wooden Shoe Undergoes a Makeover

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Art of Slow Food Cafe & BakeryCountry Grocer • Deep Cove Market  • El Faro Market • Lifestyle Market & Select Stores • MAiiZ Nixtamal Tortillería • Pepper’s Foods • Pomme Natural Market NanaimoThe Market StoresTOTAL PREPARE • Wild 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 – The Market Stores Flyer
Fridays – Country Grocer Flyer
Monthly – Lifestyle Markets Flyer
Monthly – Pomme Natural Market’s Flyer


SPECIAL GLUTEN-FREE EVENTS
Bake My Day is Coming to Victoria & Sidney – Order by October 5th
Bake My Day is Coming to Nanaimo – Order by October 12
Ladies Night at Pomme Natural Market Nanaimo – October 13
Art of Slow Food Adds Second Sourdough Workshop – October 17
House of Yee Gluten-Free Dumplings Faces the Fire on Dragon’s Den – October 20
Ladies Night at Pomme Natural Market Port Coquitlam – October 21

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REGULAR GLUTEN-FREE EVENTS
Saturdays – Taco Revolution Foods & Food Truck @ Duncan Farmer’s Market
Saturdays – Art of Slow Food @ Duncan Farmer’s Market
Saturdays – Art of Slow Food @ Moss Street Market
Saturdays – Art of Slow Food @ Gabriola Farmer’s Market (last market October 8)
Saturdays – Taco Revolution Foods @ Qualicum Beach Farmer’s Market
Sundays – Taco Revolution Foods & Food Truck @ Cedar Farmer’s Market (last market October 30)
Mon-Tues – Taco Revolution Food Truck @ Red Arrow Brewing
Tuesdays – Instagram Questions & Answers with Selena De Vries, RD
Wednesdays – Mention The Celiac Scene for 10% off at Floating Fish Store

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2022 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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