Gluten-Free Events Calendar

If it’s gluten free and happening in Victoria, Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands, you’ll find it listed here! From tastings to contests, farmer’s markets to food trucks – this is your calendar to Gluten-Free Paradise!  Join Victoria’s Gluten-Free Foodies and add a new restaurant – and possibly a new gluten-free friend – to your repertoire!

May
5
Sun
Total Prepare @ Emergency Preparedness Fair
May 5 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Join Total Prepare for the 12th Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair and Display at the Juan de Fuca Rec Centre parking lot and Senior Centre Building.

The event runs Sunday May 5th from 11am – 3pm and is intended for people of all ages and is their yearly kickoff to Emergency Preparedness Week.

Look for their table with food bar samples and sample products. Ask about Certified Gluten-Free Legacy Freeze-Dried Meals.


NEW LOCATION NOW OPEN – 5471 Hamsterly Road – Pat Bay Highway at Sayward – next to Elk Lake Garden Centre.
Hours:  Mon – Wed 9:30-5:00 Thurs 9:30 -7 Fri 9:30-5 Sat 11-4 Closed Sundays  & Stats

Watch the TOTAL PREPARE Video Here!

Legacy gluten free mealsTOTAL PREPARE Goes Gluten Free 

In the event of a disaster, we may not be able to depend on outside agencies to supply us with food, let alone gluten-free food, for up to seven days – or more. Enjoy peace of mind knowing that your family, especially those with special dietary requirements, will have the food they need to survive. Their  Legacy brand of certified gluten-free gourmet entrée options have been designed specifically for those who cannot consume gluten and other food allergens. Ingredients are 100% GMO Free, freeze-dried, easy to prepare – and delicious! Choose from the following products in a variety of combinations and quantities, all with a 25-year expiry date. Click on images below for more information. Complete details here.

  • A Word of Wisdom from Reva: “We were evacuated during the Fort McMurray wildfire. Due to road closures we were forced to head north to “nothingness” While the oil sand site was amazing and fed everyone steak dinner from their cafeteria, they had nothing gf except juice boxes. My then 3 year old only had juice for 24 hours until we lucked out and made it south through a 15 minuted window where the fire stopped crossing the road and it was opened. The evacuation centres were fantastic with providing gf food once they knew it was needed, but that only helped when we could reach them. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE learn from my mistake and have ready to eat gf food handy to grab at a moments notice. We now have a stash of energy bars, sesame snaps, etc that are high energy, but light and easy to transport. Don’t assume you will have access to electricity for preparing things. I will forever have mom guilt for putting my little one in such a precarious situation.”

Prepare for Tomorrow – Play Today! A New Way to Think About Total Prepare! 

You may not know it but plenty of West Coast Trail trekkers, kayakers, campers and island-hopping sailors do! Take advantage of having Canada’s #1 Emergency Preparedness Purveyor right here in Victoria!

Head on over to their retail outlet and let staff amaze you with their comprehensive inventory of emergency preparedness survival gear that is also perfect for camping, hiking and sailing. Think of it as a great way to make good use of these innovative, smart products while they stand ready to go into action should there be a disaster. Check the slider above for pictures.


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Total Prepare 1Freeze-Dried Emergency Food

Total Prepare also carries a large selection of single-ingredient, freeze-dried fruits and vegetables and plain canned meats that contain just chicken and/or beef and salt that transcend any need for gluten-free certification. Great as school snacks, holiday nibbling or the convenience that processed foods offer – but with the quality of freshly-picked, flash freeze-dried produce. What’s not to love about freeze-dried strawberries, blueberries and more. See Freeze Dried Emergency Food.


Backpacker’s Pantry is the world’s foremost producers of freeze-dried meals, bringing inspired cuisine to the furthest reaches of our planet. Used by backpackers, sailors, extreme athletes, explorers, the military, hunters, campers, vegans and even the US Ski Team, Backpacker’s Pantry has added gluten-free to their line up of delicious meals. Tested to a 20 ppm threshold and with a certified gluten-free seal on the front of the packaging, all are easy to prepare in a cook-in-pouch. Learn more here.

backpackers-pantry-shepherds-pie-with-beef-pouchBackpacker’s Pantry – Shepherd’s Pie with Beef

  • Looking high and low for a filling gluten free comfort food that will stay with you throughout the day? Try the Shepherd’s Potato Stew with Beef from Backpacker’s Pantry! Packed with all-natural ingredients and real freeze dried beef this is a family favourite for all ages. Solid meat protein and hearty, feel-good potatoes make up the bulk of this meal, and are complimented by tomato, onion, cheese, and butter.

backpackers-pantry-santa-fe-style-chicken-with-rice-pouchBackpacker’s Pantry – Santa Fe Style Chicken with Rice

  • Send your taste buds south of the border to enjoy the full tastes of this Santa Fe Rice with Chicken. Full of fresh flavour this entrée option is packed with protein and real, all-natural ingredients. Bring a fresh avocado on your adventure to dice on top! Yum!

backpackers-pantry-pad-thai-pouchBackpacker’s Pantry – Pad Thai

  • A best seller from Backpacker’s Pantry, this Vegan Pad Thai is high protein and comes with optional lime & siracha sauce so you can spice it up to suit your tastes. The protein in this meal comes from organic non-GMO textured soy. Dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan!

backpackers-pantry-chicken-cashew-curry-pouchBackpacker’s Pantry – Chicken Cashew Curry

  • Take this easy to prepare cook-in-pouch meal with you whether you’re bugging out or hitting the trail. Packed with real chicken, cashews, onions, mushrooms, and celery, this meal is full of excellent healthy calories, fats, and protein that will stick with you throughout your trails and adventures.

Enchilada-Beans-and-Rice

Enchilada Beans and Rice

cheese broccoli bake

Cheese and Broccoli Bake

cheese broccoli soup

Cheese and Broccoli Soup

 Cheesy-Potato-Soup

Cheesy Potato Soup

Potato-Soup

Potato Soup

vegetable rice soup

Vegetable and Rice Soup

Spicy corn chowder

Spicy Corn Chowder

classic chili

Classic Chili

white bean chili

White Bean Chili


Additional Features:

  • Average of 320 calories per serving
  • Manufactured in controlled setting with strict cross contamination measures
  • Simple to prepare – just add water
  • No MSG, No Trans Fat, Low in Fat, No Cholesterol, Good Source of Fiber
  • Lowest cost per serving and calorie in the food storage industry
  • Meals come packaged in 4-serving Mylar pouches with an Oxygen Absorber and a Nitrogen Flush
  • Mylar pouches stored in a stackable, heavy-duty, BPA-free plastic bucket

Total Prepare is Canada’s #1 Source for Emergency Preparedness, Self-Reliance and Longterm Storage

Living in an earthquake zone that is also vulnerable to tsunamis and wild fire, it is critical for those living in Victoria, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands – or anywhere else for that matter – to take the time to put together a supply of water and food for emergencies. Everyone needs to put together a grab-and-go bag that will last for 72 hours. In earthquake zones (that’s us!), we need supplies for 7 days.

  • Water purification kits and tablets.
  • Heat and shelter: foil sleeping bags and stoves in a can.
  • Light and communication: crank flashlights and radios.
  • First aid and complete toilet set
  • Store your supplies in your car, office, camper, outside in a shed, or at the front of your garage. NOT in the basement, which you may not have access to.
  • Don’t forget food and supplies for your pets.

TOTAL PREPARE offers a wide range of other survival products and can put together a package to meet your particular needs. Their personal attention can’t be beat. You owe it to yourself to visit Total Prepare (48 Crease Avenue in Victoria), or check out their website for online orders at https://totalprepare.ca.

Gluten Free Certification

Review Canadian Celiac Association

Review in Canadian Celiac Association Newsletter, Victoria Chapter. July 2015


Oct
20
Sun
Fermentation Workshop @ Wild Poppy Bakery & Bistro
Oct 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Wild Poppy Bistro Fermentation ClassJoin us for an evening of preparing farm fresh vegetables in traditional methods producing sauerkraut, kimchi, and pickled beets. Lacto-fermented vegetables are rich in probiotics, B vitamins, vitamin C, and much more! Fermented vegetables can also improve digestion, boost immunity and increase vitality.

Everyone will take home a jar of prepared vegetables, a fermentation weight, and an airlock to continue the fermentation process at home. Learn more here.

Wild Poppy Bakery & Bistro
A must-visit destination for anyone who loves fabulous baking – full stop!
(Closed Sundays, Mondays & Stat Holidays)

Wild Poppy serves savoury breakfasts and light lunches with soup, baguettes and everything you could ask for in a deli – all from documented to be gluten-free, peanut-free ingredients. Nut-free and vegan options available.

Daily Specials – with delicious photos – are posted on their Facebook page!

Find Wild Poppy just one quick block off the Trans Canada Highway 1 in Ladysmith – turn left at the Buller Street lights. 541 1st Ave. Click here for map.

Hours: Tues-Fri 8-5 Sat 8-4 Closed Sundays, Mondays & Stat Holidays • 250-924-8696

Gluten-Free Tarts

Testimonial: “We had Madeline’s cousin visiting from Halifax for a couple weeks. When we toured them up to Chemainus/Ladysmith all eight of us (one celiac) enjoyed a delicious meal at Wild Poppy. We had to have take out as the restaurant was full. Wonderful to see.”

Kids Menu Wild Poppy Bakery

“After every bite, Sophie said, “Yum! Best eggs I’ve ever had.”

Wild Poppy Front Case

Wild Poppy Gluten-Free Breakfast.Wild Poppy Gluten-Free LunchWild Poppy Gluten Free BrunchWild Poppy Gluten Free BrunchWild Poppy Gluten-Free Baking PlatterWild Poppy Gluten-Free Wedding CakesWild Poppy Gluten-Free Birthday Cake Wild Poppy Gingerbread House


Old Town Wild Poppy Bakery

As co-owners of the Old Town (Wheat) Bakery at 510 1st Avenue in Ladysmith, Vancouver Island, Kate Cram and husband Geoff could easily be considered local celebrities!  As an ‘Associate with the Culinary Institute of America‘ who also undertook to certify as a Red Seal Baker in Canada, Kate is truly baker’s baker!

Watch the video that tells the tale of these husband and wife bakeries. Wild Poppy starts at the 3 minute, 15 second mark!

Two children later, Kate and Geoff’s young sons began to experience persistent health issues that had them resorting to a gluten-free diet in search of relief.  The improvement was nothing short of remarkable and a heads up to Kate that gluten may be taking a toll on her own health. The couple found themselves at a professional and personal cross roads with Kate contemplating the end of a career she loved, and their children unable to  set foot within the family business.

That’s how Wild Poppy Bakery and Bistro was born! 

 

Nov
17
Sun
Whole 30 Meal Planning @ Wild Poppy Bakery & Bistro
Nov 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Wild Poppy Whole30Come and discover more about the Whole30 Clean Eating Program. Kate Cram will discuss the basics of the program, including foods to eat, and foods to avoid, meal plans, and ways to stay on track with a busy lifestyle. Why not challenge yourself to eat clean for the month of January! Learn more here.

Wild Poppy is the first Canadian restaurant to partner with Whole30. The Whole30 is a 30-day reset for your health, habits, and relationship with food. This program has helped millions of people to conquer their cravings, restore a healthy metabolism, improve their digestion, and reduce inflammation in just 30 days, teaching them how to create their own perfect diet and discover lasting food freedom. All while eating whole nutrient dense foods. For more information visit https://whole30.com.

Wild Poppy Bakery & Bistro
A must-visit destination for anyone who loves fabulous baking – full stop!
(Closed Sundays, Mondays & Stat Holidays)

Wild Poppy serves savoury breakfasts and light lunches with soup, baguettes and everything you could ask for in a deli – all from documented to be gluten-free, peanut-free ingredients. Nut-free and vegan options available.

Daily Specials – with delicious photos – are posted on their Facebook page!

Find Wild Poppy just one quick block off the Trans Canada Highway 1 in Ladysmith – turn left at the Buller Street lights. 541 1st Ave. Click here for map.

Hours: Tues-Fri 8-5 Sat 8-4 Closed Sundays, Mondays & Stat Holidays • 250-924-8696

Gluten-Free Tarts

Testimonial: “We had Madeline’s cousin visiting from Halifax for a couple weeks. When we toured them up to Chemainus/Ladysmith all eight of us (one celiac) enjoyed a delicious meal at Wild Poppy. We had to have take out as the restaurant was full. Wonderful to see.”

Kids Menu Wild Poppy Bakery

“After every bite, Sophie said, “Yum! Best eggs I’ve ever had.”

Wild Poppy Front Case

Wild Poppy Gluten-Free Breakfast.Wild Poppy Gluten-Free LunchWild Poppy Gluten Free BrunchWild Poppy Gluten Free BrunchWild Poppy Gluten-Free Baking PlatterWild Poppy Gluten-Free Wedding CakesWild Poppy Gluten-Free Birthday Cake Wild Poppy Gingerbread House


Old Town Wild Poppy Bakery

As co-owners of the Old Town (Wheat) Bakery at 510 1st Avenue in Ladysmith, Vancouver Island, Kate Cram and husband Geoff could easily be considered local celebrities!  As an ‘Associate with the Culinary Institute of America‘ who also undertook to certify as a Red Seal Baker in Canada, Kate is truly baker’s baker!

Watch the video that tells the tale of these husband and wife bakeries. Wild Poppy starts at the 3 minute, 15 second mark!

Two children later, Kate and Geoff’s young sons began to experience persistent health issues that had them resorting to a gluten-free diet in search of relief.  The improvement was nothing short of remarkable and a heads up to Kate that gluten may be taking a toll on her own health. The couple found themselves at a professional and personal cross roads with Kate contemplating the end of a career she loved, and their children unable to  set foot within the family business.

That’s how Wild Poppy Bakery and Bistro was born! 

 

Nov
28
Thu
Ladysmith Light Up @ Wild Poppy Bakery & Bistro
Nov 28 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Wild Poppy Ladysmith Festival of Lights igFrom the last Thursday in November until the first Sunday in January, Ladysmith BC, is lit up like a Christmas tree! Thursday, November 28th is the big debut! First Avenue will be closed to traffic after 3:00 pm. Learn more about the Light Up!

Starting at 4pm, Wild Poppy will be featuring a Traditional (gluten-free) Turkey Dinner in addition to their regular menu  ($16.50.) First come, first served! Plenty of warm drinks and yummy treats! Dinner service ends when the fireworks begin!

Wild Poppy Bakery & Bistro
A must-visit destination for anyone who loves fabulous baking – full stop!
(Closed Sundays, Mondays & Stat Holidays)

Wild Poppy serves savoury breakfasts and light lunches with soup, baguettes and everything you could ask for in a deli – all from documented to be gluten-free, peanut-free ingredients. Nut-free and vegan options available.

Daily Specials – with delicious photos – are posted on their Facebook page!

Find Wild Poppy just one quick block off the Trans Canada Highway 1 in Ladysmith – turn left at the Buller Street lights. 541 1st Ave. Click here for map.

Hours: Tues-Fri 8-5 Sat 8-4 Closed Sundays, Mondays & Stat Holidays • 250-924-8696

Gluten-Free Tarts

Testimonial: “We had Madeline’s cousin visiting from Halifax for a couple weeks. When we toured them up to Chemainus/Ladysmith all eight of us (one celiac) enjoyed a delicious meal at Wild Poppy. We had to have take out as the restaurant was full. Wonderful to see.”

Kids Menu Wild Poppy Bakery

“After every bite, Sophie said, “Yum! Best eggs I’ve ever had.”

Wild Poppy Front Case

Wild Poppy Gluten-Free Breakfast.Wild Poppy Gluten-Free LunchWild Poppy Gluten Free BrunchWild Poppy Gluten Free BrunchWild Poppy Gluten-Free Baking PlatterWild Poppy Gluten-Free Wedding CakesWild Poppy Gluten-Free Birthday Cake Wild Poppy Gingerbread House


Old Town Wild Poppy Bakery

As co-owners of the Old Town (Wheat) Bakery at 510 1st Avenue in Ladysmith, Vancouver Island, Kate Cram and husband Geoff could easily be considered local celebrities!  As an ‘Associate with the Culinary Institute of America‘ who also undertook to certify as a Red Seal Baker in Canada, Kate is truly baker’s baker!

Watch the video that tells the tale of these husband and wife bakeries. Wild Poppy starts at the 3 minute, 15 second mark!

Two children later, Kate and Geoff’s young sons began to experience persistent health issues that had them resorting to a gluten-free diet in search of relief.  The improvement was nothing short of remarkable and a heads up to Kate that gluten may be taking a toll on her own health. The couple found themselves at a professional and personal cross roads with Kate contemplating the end of a career she loved, and their children unable to  set foot within the family business.

That’s how Wild Poppy Bakery and Bistro was born! 

 

Dec
8
Sun
Kids’ Cookie Decorating @ Wild Poppy Bakery & Bistro
Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Wild Poppyt Bistro Cookie DecoratingKids Christmas Cookie Decorating Sessions! Join Baker Kate Cram for a lesson in gluten-free food & fun! Two seatings. (10+ years and up.) Children will go home with a small decorated gingerbread house and one dozen assorted cookies.

Sunday, December 8 10-11:30am First Seating
$30 Buy Tickets Here
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Sunday, December 8 12-1:30pm Second Seating
$30 Buy Tickets Here

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Wild Poppy Bakery & Bistro
A must-visit destination for anyone who loves fabulous baking – full stop!
(Closed Sundays, Mondays & Stat Holidays)

Wild Poppy serves savoury breakfasts and light lunches with soup, baguettes and everything you could ask for in a deli – all from documented to be gluten-free, peanut-free ingredients. Nut-free and vegan options available.

Daily Specials – with delicious photos – are posted on their Facebook page!

Find Wild Poppy just one quick block off the Trans Canada Highway 1 in Ladysmith – turn left at the Buller Street lights. 541 1st Ave. Click here for map.

Hours: Tues-Fri 8-5 Sat 8-4 Closed Sundays, Mondays & Stat Holidays • 250-924-8696

Gluten-Free Tarts

Testimonial: “We had Madeline’s cousin visiting from Halifax for a couple weeks. When we toured them up to Chemainus/Ladysmith all eight of us (one celiac) enjoyed a delicious meal at Wild Poppy. We had to have take out as the restaurant was full. Wonderful to see.”

Kids Menu Wild Poppy Bakery

“After every bite, Sophie said, “Yum! Best eggs I’ve ever had.”

Wild Poppy Front Case

Wild Poppy Gluten-Free Breakfast.Wild Poppy Gluten-Free LunchWild Poppy Gluten Free BrunchWild Poppy Gluten Free BrunchWild Poppy Gluten-Free Baking PlatterWild Poppy Gluten-Free Wedding CakesWild Poppy Gluten-Free Birthday Cake Wild Poppy Gingerbread House


Old Town Wild Poppy Bakery

As co-owners of the Old Town (Wheat) Bakery at 510 1st Avenue in Ladysmith, Vancouver Island, Kate Cram and husband Geoff could easily be considered local celebrities!  As an ‘Associate with the Culinary Institute of America‘ who also undertook to certify as a Red Seal Baker in Canada, Kate is truly baker’s baker!

Watch the video that tells the tale of these husband and wife bakeries. Wild Poppy starts at the 3 minute, 15 second mark!

Two children later, Kate and Geoff’s young sons began to experience persistent health issues that had them resorting to a gluten-free diet in search of relief.  The improvement was nothing short of remarkable and a heads up to Kate that gluten may be taking a toll on her own health. The couple found themselves at a professional and personal cross roads with Kate contemplating the end of a career she loved, and their children unable to  set foot within the family business.

That’s how Wild Poppy Bakery and Bistro was born! 

 

Kids’ Cookie Decorating @ Wild Poppy Bakery & Bistro
Dec 8 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Wild Poppy Cookies IGKids Christmas Cookie Decorating Sessions! Join Baker Kate Cram for a lesson in gluten-free food & fun! Two seatings. (10+ years and up)

Sunday, December 8 12-1:30pm Second Seating
$30 Buy Tickets Here

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Sunday, December 8 10-11:30am First Seating
$30 Buy Tickets Here

Wild Poppy Bakery & Bistro
A must-visit destination for anyone who loves fabulous baking – full stop!
(Closed Sundays, Mondays & Stat Holidays)

Wild Poppy serves savoury breakfasts and light lunches with soup, baguettes and everything you could ask for in a deli – all from documented to be gluten-free, peanut-free ingredients. Nut-free and vegan options available.

Daily Specials – with delicious photos – are posted on their Facebook page!

Find Wild Poppy just one quick block off the Trans Canada Highway 1 in Ladysmith – turn left at the Buller Street lights. 541 1st Ave. Click here for map.

Hours: Tues-Fri 8-5 Sat 8-4 Closed Sundays, Mondays & Stat Holidays • 250-924-8696

Gluten-Free Tarts

Testimonial: “We had Madeline’s cousin visiting from Halifax for a couple weeks. When we toured them up to Chemainus/Ladysmith all eight of us (one celiac) enjoyed a delicious meal at Wild Poppy. We had to have take out as the restaurant was full. Wonderful to see.”

Kids Menu Wild Poppy Bakery

“After every bite, Sophie said, “Yum! Best eggs I’ve ever had.”

Wild Poppy Front Case

Wild Poppy Gluten-Free Breakfast.Wild Poppy Gluten-Free LunchWild Poppy Gluten Free BrunchWild Poppy Gluten Free BrunchWild Poppy Gluten-Free Baking PlatterWild Poppy Gluten-Free Wedding CakesWild Poppy Gluten-Free Birthday Cake Wild Poppy Gingerbread House


Old Town Wild Poppy Bakery

As co-owners of the Old Town (Wheat) Bakery at 510 1st Avenue in Ladysmith, Vancouver Island, Kate Cram and husband Geoff could easily be considered local celebrities!  As an ‘Associate with the Culinary Institute of America‘ who also undertook to certify as a Red Seal Baker in Canada, Kate is truly baker’s baker!

Watch the video that tells the tale of these husband and wife bakeries. Wild Poppy starts at the 3 minute, 15 second mark!

Two children later, Kate and Geoff’s young sons began to experience persistent health issues that had them resorting to a gluten-free diet in search of relief.  The improvement was nothing short of remarkable and a heads up to Kate that gluten may be taking a toll on her own health. The couple found themselves at a professional and personal cross roads with Kate contemplating the end of a career she loved, and their children unable to  set foot within the family business.

That’s how Wild Poppy Bakery and Bistro was born! 

 

Dec
14
Sat
Wine, Appies & Cookies @ Wild Poppy Bakery & Bistro
Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Wild Poppy Christmas BakingCome do your Christmas baking under the guidance Kate Cram & Team while sipping local wines and eating appetizers!

You will take home 4 dozen pieces of Christmas baking to enjoy over the holidays.

• Sunday, December 14 7-9:30 pm
• $85
• Ages 19+
Learn more here.

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Wild Poppy Bakery & Bistro
A must-visit destination for anyone who loves fabulous baking – full stop!
(Closed Sundays, Mondays & Stat Holidays)

Wild Poppy serves savoury breakfasts and light lunches with soup, baguettes and everything you could ask for in a deli – all from documented to be gluten-free, peanut-free ingredients. Nut-free and vegan options available.

Daily Specials – with delicious photos – are posted on their Facebook page!

Find Wild Poppy just one quick block off the Trans Canada Highway 1 in Ladysmith – turn left at the Buller Street lights. 541 1st Ave. Click here for map.

Hours: Tues-Fri 8-5 Sat 8-4 Closed Sundays, Mondays & Stat Holidays • 250-924-8696

Gluten-Free Tarts

Testimonial: “We had Madeline’s cousin visiting from Halifax for a couple weeks. When we toured them up to Chemainus/Ladysmith all eight of us (one celiac) enjoyed a delicious meal at Wild Poppy. We had to have take out as the restaurant was full. Wonderful to see.”

Kids Menu Wild Poppy Bakery

“After every bite, Sophie said, “Yum! Best eggs I’ve ever had.”

Wild Poppy Front Case

Wild Poppy Gluten-Free Breakfast.Wild Poppy Gluten-Free LunchWild Poppy Gluten Free BrunchWild Poppy Gluten Free BrunchWild Poppy Gluten-Free Baking PlatterWild Poppy Gluten-Free Wedding CakesWild Poppy Gluten-Free Birthday Cake Wild Poppy Gingerbread House


Old Town Wild Poppy Bakery

As co-owners of the Old Town (Wheat) Bakery at 510 1st Avenue in Ladysmith, Vancouver Island, Kate Cram and husband Geoff could easily be considered local celebrities!  As an ‘Associate with the Culinary Institute of America‘ who also undertook to certify as a Red Seal Baker in Canada, Kate is truly baker’s baker!

Watch the video that tells the tale of these husband and wife bakeries. Wild Poppy starts at the 3 minute, 15 second mark!

Two children later, Kate and Geoff’s young sons began to experience persistent health issues that had them resorting to a gluten-free diet in search of relief.  The improvement was nothing short of remarkable and a heads up to Kate that gluten may be taking a toll on her own health. The couple found themselves at a professional and personal cross roads with Kate contemplating the end of a career she loved, and their children unable to  set foot within the family business.

That’s how Wild Poppy Bakery and Bistro was born! 

 

Jan
17
Wed
Dine About @ Wild Poppy Bakery & Bistro
Jan 17 all-day

Wild Poppy Market Dine AboutJoin Wild Poppy Market during the Cowichan Valley’s Veganuary Celebration – January 17 to February 4!
Enjoy a featured pasta, crisp market salad w/ homemade dressing & a freshly baked cookie! Just $20.50. ALL GLUTEN FREE!

Wild Poppy Market, formerly Wild Poppy Bistro, offers thoughtfully delicious grab & go meals, drinks, local brands and absolutely spectacular gluten-free baking! Learn more about Wild Poppy Market …

NEW HOURS: Mon-Sat 8-5. Closed Sunday.

Find Wild Poppy Market just one quick block off  Trans Canada Highway 1 in Ladysmith – turn left at the Buller Street lights, then right on 1st Avenue.  Click here for map.

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Wild Poppy Valentine Cake

NEW! Cake & Cupcake Menu!

ROUND CAKES
6″ 4-6 Servings • 8″ 6-10 Servings • 10″ 10-16 Servings

Fresh Fruit • Vegan Chocolate • Chocolate Mousse • Carrot Cake • Blackberry White Chocolate • Cheesecake (10″)

CUPCAKES
Cake Base – White, Chocolate or Vegan Chocolate
Frosting – Vanilla, Chocolate, Raspberry, Mango, Lemon, Caramel, Maple Walnut, Peppermint Chocolate Chip


Wild Poppy Market CupcakeBaked Goods Menu

PIES, COOKIES, DONUTS & PUFFS*
Mile High Meringue Pie •  S’mores Bar  • Assorted Donuts • Macadamia White Chocolate Chunk Cookie  • Gingersnap (vegan)

MUFFINS, ROLLS & SCONES
Daily Muffin •  Morning Glory Muffin (vegan) • Blackberry White Chocolate Scone • Cinnamon Roll •  Cheese Scone

BREADS
Sandwich Bread • Gluten Free Multi-Seed Bread

CUPCAKES & SQUARES
Cupcakes • Cheesecake Cups • Nanaimo Bar • Brownie • Trifle Cup • Raspberry Cheese Cake Bar

* Pure oats are used in gluten-free “Date Squares’ and in ‘Overnight Oats.’ Oat flour is never used at Wild Poppy Market


Wild Poppy Market Turkey CranberryMarket Menu – offerings change by day but can include soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, panini, English muffins and bowls.

BREAKFAST & SANDWICHES
Quiche • Breakfast Wrap • Breakfast Sandwich • Hot Pastrami Panini •  Turkey & Brie Panini

SOUPS & SALADS
Soup of the Day • Market Salad • Cobb Salad • Roasted Vegetable Salad • Grilled Chicken Caesar

  • Gluten-free menu items are carefully prepared on site, then wrapped or sealed, carefully displayed and identified as gluten-free (red stickers.)
  • Gluten menu items are baked off site, carefully prepared on site using strict no cross-contact protocol.  Typically sandwiches, wraps, panini, English muffins are then wrapped or sealed, carefully displayed and identified as vegan (green stickers) and / or containing wheat (blue stickers.)

Wild Poppy Market ShoppingMarket Shopping – Wild Poppy is pleased to partner with ‘passionate people creating fabulous things’ from the Island and across Canada.

Enjoy  your favourite gluten-free brands but note,  some items do contain gluten in an effort to meet the needs of all  customers.

Read ingredient labels carefully.

View the slider above to behold the breadth of available brands!


Kate Cram Wild Poppy MarketMeet the Chef
Kate Cram is a married mother of 3 boys. She grew up on Vancouver Island, moving to New York after high school to attend The Culinary Institute of America, in Hyde Park.

Upon graduating with an associate degree in Culinary Arts, she returned to the island to pursue a career in fine dining.

In August of 1999 she and her family, opened her first restaurant, The Sunflower Café.

In 2003, she opened Old Town Bakery in Ladysmith. The Old Town Bakery became very successful and is widely known for its cinnamon buns.

Happily, immersed in baking. Kate became a Red Seal Baker in 2008. In 2013, after experiencing many health challenges, Kate and her husband Geoff, opened Wild Poppy Bistro, a restaurant specializing in thoughtfully sourced and prepared foods with an emphasis on gluten free and vegan options.

In 2018, Kate became a Registered Holistic Nutritionist which aided in menu development and helped her to understand that food itself is natures best medicine.

Kate Cram appears in the Island Eats Cookbook featuring 41 chefs and establishments from Vancouver Island and surrounding Gulf Islands. Copies available in store.

Contact Kate at wildpoppyladysmith@gmail.comKate Cram Wild Poppy Market Island Eats 2

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Celiac Scene Membership Badge

 

Jan
25
Thu
Dine About @ Wild Poppy Bakery & Bistro
Jan 25 all-day

Wild Poppy Market Dine AboutJoin Wild Poppy Market during the Cowichan Valley’s Veganuary Celebration – January 17 to February 4!
Enjoy a featured pasta, crisp market salad w/ homemade dressing & a freshly baked cookie! Just $20.50. ALL GLUTEN FREE!

Wild Poppy Market, formerly Wild Poppy Bistro, offers thoughtfully delicious grab & go meals, drinks, local brands and absolutely spectacular gluten-free baking! Learn more about Wild Poppy Market …

NEW HOURS: Mon-Sat 8-5. Closed Sunday.

Find Wild Poppy Market just one quick block off  Trans Canada Highway 1 in Ladysmith – turn left at the Buller Street lights, then right on 1st Avenue.  Click here for map.

wildpoppymarket.caFacebookInstagramTwitterwildpoppyladysmith@gmail.com • 250-924-8696
Online Ordering Now Available!
Apple i-PhoneApple i-PadGoogle Play
COVID Considerations


Wild Poppy Valentine Cake

NEW! Cake & Cupcake Menu!

ROUND CAKES
6″ 4-6 Servings • 8″ 6-10 Servings • 10″ 10-16 Servings

Fresh Fruit • Vegan Chocolate • Chocolate Mousse • Carrot Cake • Blackberry White Chocolate • Cheesecake (10″)

CUPCAKES
Cake Base – White, Chocolate or Vegan Chocolate
Frosting – Vanilla, Chocolate, Raspberry, Mango, Lemon, Caramel, Maple Walnut, Peppermint Chocolate Chip


Wild Poppy Market CupcakeBaked Goods Menu

PIES, COOKIES, DONUTS & PUFFS*
Mile High Meringue Pie •  S’mores Bar  • Assorted Donuts • Macadamia White Chocolate Chunk Cookie  • Gingersnap (vegan)

MUFFINS, ROLLS & SCONES
Daily Muffin •  Morning Glory Muffin (vegan) • Blackberry White Chocolate Scone • Cinnamon Roll •  Cheese Scone

BREADS
Sandwich Bread • Gluten Free Multi-Seed Bread

CUPCAKES & SQUARES
Cupcakes • Cheesecake Cups • Nanaimo Bar • Brownie • Trifle Cup • Raspberry Cheese Cake Bar

* Pure oats are used in gluten-free “Date Squares’ and in ‘Overnight Oats.’ Oat flour is never used at Wild Poppy Market


Wild Poppy Market Turkey CranberryMarket Menu – offerings change by day but can include soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, panini, English muffins and bowls.

BREAKFAST & SANDWICHES
Quiche • Breakfast Wrap • Breakfast Sandwich • Hot Pastrami Panini •  Turkey & Brie Panini

SOUPS & SALADS
Soup of the Day • Market Salad • Cobb Salad • Roasted Vegetable Salad • Grilled Chicken Caesar

  • Gluten-free menu items are carefully prepared on site, then wrapped or sealed, carefully displayed and identified as gluten-free (red stickers.)
  • Gluten menu items are baked off site, carefully prepared on site using strict no cross-contact protocol.  Typically sandwiches, wraps, panini, English muffins are then wrapped or sealed, carefully displayed and identified as vegan (green stickers) and / or containing wheat (blue stickers.)

Wild Poppy Market ShoppingMarket Shopping – Wild Poppy is pleased to partner with ‘passionate people creating fabulous things’ from the Island and across Canada.

Enjoy  your favourite gluten-free brands but note,  some items do contain gluten in an effort to meet the needs of all  customers.

Read ingredient labels carefully.

View the slider above to behold the breadth of available brands!


Kate Cram Wild Poppy MarketMeet the Chef
Kate Cram is a married mother of 3 boys. She grew up on Vancouver Island, moving to New York after high school to attend The Culinary Institute of America, in Hyde Park.

Upon graduating with an associate degree in Culinary Arts, she returned to the island to pursue a career in fine dining.

In August of 1999 she and her family, opened her first restaurant, The Sunflower Café.

In 2003, she opened Old Town Bakery in Ladysmith. The Old Town Bakery became very successful and is widely known for its cinnamon buns.

Happily, immersed in baking. Kate became a Red Seal Baker in 2008. In 2013, after experiencing many health challenges, Kate and her husband Geoff, opened Wild Poppy Bistro, a restaurant specializing in thoughtfully sourced and prepared foods with an emphasis on gluten free and vegan options.

In 2018, Kate became a Registered Holistic Nutritionist which aided in menu development and helped her to understand that food itself is natures best medicine.

Kate Cram appears in the Island Eats Cookbook featuring 41 chefs and establishments from Vancouver Island and surrounding Gulf Islands. Copies available in store.

Contact Kate at wildpoppyladysmith@gmail.comKate Cram Wild Poppy Market Island Eats 2

Support this Gluten-Free Crusader!

Celiac Scene Membership Badge

 

Jan
26
Fri
Dine About @ Wild Poppy Bakery & Bistro
Jan 26 all-day

Wild Poppy Market Dine AboutJoin Wild Poppy Market during the Cowichan Valley’s Veganuary Celebration – January 17 to February 4!
Enjoy a featured pasta, crisp market salad w/ homemade dressing & a freshly baked cookie! Just $20.50. ALL GLUTEN FREE!

Wild Poppy Market, formerly Wild Poppy Bistro, offers thoughtfully delicious grab & go meals, drinks, local brands and absolutely spectacular gluten-free baking! Learn more about Wild Poppy Market …

NEW HOURS: Mon-Sat 8-5. Closed Sunday.

Find Wild Poppy Market just one quick block off  Trans Canada Highway 1 in Ladysmith – turn left at the Buller Street lights, then right on 1st Avenue.  Click here for map.

wildpoppymarket.caFacebookInstagramTwitterwildpoppyladysmith@gmail.com • 250-924-8696
Online Ordering Now Available!
Apple i-PhoneApple i-PadGoogle Play
COVID Considerations


Wild Poppy Valentine Cake

NEW! Cake & Cupcake Menu!

ROUND CAKES
6″ 4-6 Servings • 8″ 6-10 Servings • 10″ 10-16 Servings

Fresh Fruit • Vegan Chocolate • Chocolate Mousse • Carrot Cake • Blackberry White Chocolate • Cheesecake (10″)

CUPCAKES
Cake Base – White, Chocolate or Vegan Chocolate
Frosting – Vanilla, Chocolate, Raspberry, Mango, Lemon, Caramel, Maple Walnut, Peppermint Chocolate Chip


Wild Poppy Market CupcakeBaked Goods Menu

PIES, COOKIES, DONUTS & PUFFS*
Mile High Meringue Pie •  S’mores Bar  • Assorted Donuts • Macadamia White Chocolate Chunk Cookie  • Gingersnap (vegan)

MUFFINS, ROLLS & SCONES
Daily Muffin •  Morning Glory Muffin (vegan) • Blackberry White Chocolate Scone • Cinnamon Roll •  Cheese Scone

BREADS
Sandwich Bread • Gluten Free Multi-Seed Bread

CUPCAKES & SQUARES
Cupcakes • Cheesecake Cups • Nanaimo Bar • Brownie • Trifle Cup • Raspberry Cheese Cake Bar

* Pure oats are used in gluten-free “Date Squares’ and in ‘Overnight Oats.’ Oat flour is never used at Wild Poppy Market


Wild Poppy Market Turkey CranberryMarket Menu – offerings change by day but can include soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, panini, English muffins and bowls.

BREAKFAST & SANDWICHES
Quiche • Breakfast Wrap • Breakfast Sandwich • Hot Pastrami Panini •  Turkey & Brie Panini

SOUPS & SALADS
Soup of the Day • Market Salad • Cobb Salad • Roasted Vegetable Salad • Grilled Chicken Caesar

  • Gluten-free menu items are carefully prepared on site, then wrapped or sealed, carefully displayed and identified as gluten-free (red stickers.)
  • Gluten menu items are baked off site, carefully prepared on site using strict no cross-contact protocol.  Typically sandwiches, wraps, panini, English muffins are then wrapped or sealed, carefully displayed and identified as vegan (green stickers) and / or containing wheat (blue stickers.)

Wild Poppy Market ShoppingMarket Shopping – Wild Poppy is pleased to partner with ‘passionate people creating fabulous things’ from the Island and across Canada.

Enjoy  your favourite gluten-free brands but note,  some items do contain gluten in an effort to meet the needs of all  customers.

Read ingredient labels carefully.

View the slider above to behold the breadth of available brands!


Kate Cram Wild Poppy MarketMeet the Chef
Kate Cram is a married mother of 3 boys. She grew up on Vancouver Island, moving to New York after high school to attend The Culinary Institute of America, in Hyde Park.

Upon graduating with an associate degree in Culinary Arts, she returned to the island to pursue a career in fine dining.

In August of 1999 she and her family, opened her first restaurant, The Sunflower Café.

In 2003, she opened Old Town Bakery in Ladysmith. The Old Town Bakery became very successful and is widely known for its cinnamon buns.

Happily, immersed in baking. Kate became a Red Seal Baker in 2008. In 2013, after experiencing many health challenges, Kate and her husband Geoff, opened Wild Poppy Bistro, a restaurant specializing in thoughtfully sourced and prepared foods with an emphasis on gluten free and vegan options.

In 2018, Kate became a Registered Holistic Nutritionist which aided in menu development and helped her to understand that food itself is natures best medicine.

Kate Cram appears in the Island Eats Cookbook featuring 41 chefs and establishments from Vancouver Island and surrounding Gulf Islands. Copies available in store.

Contact Kate at wildpoppyladysmith@gmail.comKate Cram Wild Poppy Market Island Eats 2

Support this Gluten-Free Crusader!

Celiac Scene Membership Badge

 

Jan
27
Sat
Dine About @ Wild Poppy Bakery & Bistro
Jan 27 all-day

Wild Poppy Market Dine AboutJoin Wild Poppy Market during the Cowichan Valley’s Veganuary Celebration – January 17 to February 4!
Enjoy a featured pasta, crisp market salad w/ homemade dressing & a freshly baked cookie! Just $20.50. ALL GLUTEN FREE!

Wild Poppy Market, formerly Wild Poppy Bistro, offers thoughtfully delicious grab & go meals, drinks, local brands and absolutely spectacular gluten-free baking! Learn more about Wild Poppy Market …

NEW HOURS: Mon-Sat 8-5. Closed Sunday.

Find Wild Poppy Market just one quick block off  Trans Canada Highway 1 in Ladysmith – turn left at the Buller Street lights, then right on 1st Avenue.  Click here for map.

wildpoppymarket.caFacebookInstagramTwitterwildpoppyladysmith@gmail.com • 250-924-8696
Online Ordering Now Available!
Apple i-PhoneApple i-PadGoogle Play
COVID Considerations


Wild Poppy Valentine Cake

NEW! Cake & Cupcake Menu!

ROUND CAKES
6″ 4-6 Servings • 8″ 6-10 Servings • 10″ 10-16 Servings

Fresh Fruit • Vegan Chocolate • Chocolate Mousse • Carrot Cake • Blackberry White Chocolate • Cheesecake (10″)

CUPCAKES
Cake Base – White, Chocolate or Vegan Chocolate
Frosting – Vanilla, Chocolate, Raspberry, Mango, Lemon, Caramel, Maple Walnut, Peppermint Chocolate Chip


Wild Poppy Market CupcakeBaked Goods Menu

PIES, COOKIES, DONUTS & PUFFS*
Mile High Meringue Pie •  S’mores Bar  • Assorted Donuts • Macadamia White Chocolate Chunk Cookie  • Gingersnap (vegan)

MUFFINS, ROLLS & SCONES
Daily Muffin •  Morning Glory Muffin (vegan) • Blackberry White Chocolate Scone • Cinnamon Roll •  Cheese Scone

BREADS
Sandwich Bread • Gluten Free Multi-Seed Bread

CUPCAKES & SQUARES
Cupcakes • Cheesecake Cups • Nanaimo Bar • Brownie • Trifle Cup • Raspberry Cheese Cake Bar

* Pure oats are used in gluten-free “Date Squares’ and in ‘Overnight Oats.’ Oat flour is never used at Wild Poppy Market


Wild Poppy Market Turkey CranberryMarket Menu – offerings change by day but can include soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, panini, English muffins and bowls.

BREAKFAST & SANDWICHES
Quiche • Breakfast Wrap • Breakfast Sandwich • Hot Pastrami Panini •  Turkey & Brie Panini

SOUPS & SALADS
Soup of the Day • Market Salad • Cobb Salad • Roasted Vegetable Salad • Grilled Chicken Caesar

  • Gluten-free menu items are carefully prepared on site, then wrapped or sealed, carefully displayed and identified as gluten-free (red stickers.)
  • Gluten menu items are baked off site, carefully prepared on site using strict no cross-contact protocol.  Typically sandwiches, wraps, panini, English muffins are then wrapped or sealed, carefully displayed and identified as vegan (green stickers) and / or containing wheat (blue stickers.)

Wild Poppy Market ShoppingMarket Shopping – Wild Poppy is pleased to partner with ‘passionate people creating fabulous things’ from the Island and across Canada.

Enjoy  your favourite gluten-free brands but note,  some items do contain gluten in an effort to meet the needs of all  customers.

Read ingredient labels carefully.

View the slider above to behold the breadth of available brands!


Kate Cram Wild Poppy MarketMeet the Chef
Kate Cram is a married mother of 3 boys. She grew up on Vancouver Island, moving to New York after high school to attend The Culinary Institute of America, in Hyde Park.

Upon graduating with an associate degree in Culinary Arts, she returned to the island to pursue a career in fine dining.

In August of 1999 she and her family, opened her first restaurant, The Sunflower Café.

In 2003, she opened Old Town Bakery in Ladysmith. The Old Town Bakery became very successful and is widely known for its cinnamon buns.

Happily, immersed in baking. Kate became a Red Seal Baker in 2008. In 2013, after experiencing many health challenges, Kate and her husband Geoff, opened Wild Poppy Bistro, a restaurant specializing in thoughtfully sourced and prepared foods with an emphasis on gluten free and vegan options.

In 2018, Kate became a Registered Holistic Nutritionist which aided in menu development and helped her to understand that food itself is natures best medicine.

Kate Cram appears in the Island Eats Cookbook featuring 41 chefs and establishments from Vancouver Island and surrounding Gulf Islands. Copies available in store.

Contact Kate at wildpoppyladysmith@gmail.comKate Cram Wild Poppy Market Island Eats 2

Support this Gluten-Free Crusader!

Celiac Scene Membership Badge

 

Jan
29
Mon
Dine About @ Wild Poppy Bakery & Bistro
Jan 29 all-day

Wild Poppy Market Dine AboutJoin Wild Poppy Market during the Cowichan Valley’s Veganuary Celebration – January 17 to February 4!
Enjoy a featured pasta, crisp market salad w/ homemade dressing & a freshly baked cookie! Just $20.50. ALL GLUTEN FREE!

Wild Poppy Market, formerly Wild Poppy Bistro, offers thoughtfully delicious grab & go meals, drinks, local brands and absolutely spectacular gluten-free baking! Learn more about Wild Poppy Market …

NEW HOURS: Mon-Sat 8-5. Closed Sunday.

Find Wild Poppy Market just one quick block off  Trans Canada Highway 1 in Ladysmith – turn left at the Buller Street lights, then right on 1st Avenue.  Click here for map.

wildpoppymarket.caFacebookInstagramTwitterwildpoppyladysmith@gmail.com • 250-924-8696
Online Ordering Now Available!
Apple i-PhoneApple i-PadGoogle Play
COVID Considerations


Wild Poppy Valentine Cake

NEW! Cake & Cupcake Menu!

ROUND CAKES
6″ 4-6 Servings • 8″ 6-10 Servings • 10″ 10-16 Servings

Fresh Fruit • Vegan Chocolate • Chocolate Mousse • Carrot Cake • Blackberry White Chocolate • Cheesecake (10″)

CUPCAKES
Cake Base – White, Chocolate or Vegan Chocolate
Frosting – Vanilla, Chocolate, Raspberry, Mango, Lemon, Caramel, Maple Walnut, Peppermint Chocolate Chip


Wild Poppy Market CupcakeBaked Goods Menu

PIES, COOKIES, DONUTS & PUFFS*
Mile High Meringue Pie •  S’mores Bar  • Assorted Donuts • Macadamia White Chocolate Chunk Cookie  • Gingersnap (vegan)

MUFFINS, ROLLS & SCONES
Daily Muffin •  Morning Glory Muffin (vegan) • Blackberry White Chocolate Scone • Cinnamon Roll •  Cheese Scone

BREADS
Sandwich Bread • Gluten Free Multi-Seed Bread

CUPCAKES & SQUARES
Cupcakes • Cheesecake Cups • Nanaimo Bar • Brownie • Trifle Cup • Raspberry Cheese Cake Bar

* Pure oats are used in gluten-free “Date Squares’ and in ‘Overnight Oats.’ Oat flour is never used at Wild Poppy Market


Wild Poppy Market Turkey CranberryMarket Menu – offerings change by day but can include soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, panini, English muffins and bowls.

BREAKFAST & SANDWICHES
Quiche • Breakfast Wrap • Breakfast Sandwich • Hot Pastrami Panini •  Turkey & Brie Panini

SOUPS & SALADS
Soup of the Day • Market Salad • Cobb Salad • Roasted Vegetable Salad • Grilled Chicken Caesar

  • Gluten-free menu items are carefully prepared on site, then wrapped or sealed, carefully displayed and identified as gluten-free (red stickers.)
  • Gluten menu items are baked off site, carefully prepared on site using strict no cross-contact protocol.  Typically sandwiches, wraps, panini, English muffins are then wrapped or sealed, carefully displayed and identified as vegan (green stickers) and / or containing wheat (blue stickers.)

Wild Poppy Market ShoppingMarket Shopping – Wild Poppy is pleased to partner with ‘passionate people creating fabulous things’ from the Island and across Canada.

Enjoy  your favourite gluten-free brands but note,  some items do contain gluten in an effort to meet the needs of all  customers.

Read ingredient labels carefully.

View the slider above to behold the breadth of available brands!


Kate Cram Wild Poppy MarketMeet the Chef
Kate Cram is a married mother of 3 boys. She grew up on Vancouver Island, moving to New York after high school to attend The Culinary Institute of America, in Hyde Park.

Upon graduating with an associate degree in Culinary Arts, she returned to the island to pursue a career in fine dining.

In August of 1999 she and her family, opened her first restaurant, The Sunflower Café.

In 2003, she opened Old Town Bakery in Ladysmith. The Old Town Bakery became very successful and is widely known for its cinnamon buns.

Happily, immersed in baking. Kate became a Red Seal Baker in 2008. In 2013, after experiencing many health challenges, Kate and her husband Geoff, opened Wild Poppy Bistro, a restaurant specializing in thoughtfully sourced and prepared foods with an emphasis on gluten free and vegan options.

In 2018, Kate became a Registered Holistic Nutritionist which aided in menu development and helped her to understand that food itself is natures best medicine.

Kate Cram appears in the Island Eats Cookbook featuring 41 chefs and establishments from Vancouver Island and surrounding Gulf Islands. Copies available in store.

Contact Kate at wildpoppyladysmith@gmail.comKate Cram Wild Poppy Market Island Eats 2

Support this Gluten-Free Crusader!

Celiac Scene Membership Badge

 

Jan
30
Tue
Dine About @ Wild Poppy Bakery & Bistro
Jan 30 all-day

Wild Poppy Market Dine AboutJoin Wild Poppy Market during the Cowichan Valley’s Veganuary Celebration – January 17 to February 4!
Enjoy a featured pasta, crisp market salad w/ homemade dressing & a freshly baked cookie! Just $20.50. ALL GLUTEN FREE!

Wild Poppy Market, formerly Wild Poppy Bistro, offers thoughtfully delicious grab & go meals, drinks, local brands and absolutely spectacular gluten-free baking! Learn more about Wild Poppy Market …

NEW HOURS: Mon-Sat 8-5. Closed Sunday.

Find Wild Poppy Market just one quick block off  Trans Canada Highway 1 in Ladysmith – turn left at the Buller Street lights, then right on 1st Avenue.  Click here for map.

wildpoppymarket.caFacebookInstagramTwitterwildpoppyladysmith@gmail.com • 250-924-8696
Online Ordering Now Available!
Apple i-PhoneApple i-PadGoogle Play
COVID Considerations


Wild Poppy Valentine Cake

NEW! Cake & Cupcake Menu!

ROUND CAKES
6″ 4-6 Servings • 8″ 6-10 Servings • 10″ 10-16 Servings

Fresh Fruit • Vegan Chocolate • Chocolate Mousse • Carrot Cake • Blackberry White Chocolate • Cheesecake (10″)

CUPCAKES
Cake Base – White, Chocolate or Vegan Chocolate
Frosting – Vanilla, Chocolate, Raspberry, Mango, Lemon, Caramel, Maple Walnut, Peppermint Chocolate Chip


Wild Poppy Market CupcakeBaked Goods Menu

PIES, COOKIES, DONUTS & PUFFS*
Mile High Meringue Pie •  S’mores Bar  • Assorted Donuts • Macadamia White Chocolate Chunk Cookie  • Gingersnap (vegan)

MUFFINS, ROLLS & SCONES
Daily Muffin •  Morning Glory Muffin (vegan) • Blackberry White Chocolate Scone • Cinnamon Roll •  Cheese Scone

BREADS
Sandwich Bread • Gluten Free Multi-Seed Bread

CUPCAKES & SQUARES
Cupcakes • Cheesecake Cups • Nanaimo Bar • Brownie • Trifle Cup • Raspberry Cheese Cake Bar

* Pure oats are used in gluten-free “Date Squares’ and in ‘Overnight Oats.’ Oat flour is never used at Wild Poppy Market


Wild Poppy Market Turkey CranberryMarket Menu – offerings change by day but can include soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, panini, English muffins and bowls.

BREAKFAST & SANDWICHES
Quiche • Breakfast Wrap • Breakfast Sandwich • Hot Pastrami Panini •  Turkey & Brie Panini

SOUPS & SALADS
Soup of the Day • Market Salad • Cobb Salad • Roasted Vegetable Salad • Grilled Chicken Caesar

  • Gluten-free menu items are carefully prepared on site, then wrapped or sealed, carefully displayed and identified as gluten-free (red stickers.)
  • Gluten menu items are baked off site, carefully prepared on site using strict no cross-contact protocol.  Typically sandwiches, wraps, panini, English muffins are then wrapped or sealed, carefully displayed and identified as vegan (green stickers) and / or containing wheat (blue stickers.)

Wild Poppy Market ShoppingMarket Shopping – Wild Poppy is pleased to partner with ‘passionate people creating fabulous things’ from the Island and across Canada.

Enjoy  your favourite gluten-free brands but note,  some items do contain gluten in an effort to meet the needs of all  customers.

Read ingredient labels carefully.

View the slider above to behold the breadth of available brands!


Kate Cram Wild Poppy MarketMeet the Chef
Kate Cram is a married mother of 3 boys. She grew up on Vancouver Island, moving to New York after high school to attend The Culinary Institute of America, in Hyde Park.

Upon graduating with an associate degree in Culinary Arts, she returned to the island to pursue a career in fine dining.

In August of 1999 she and her family, opened her first restaurant, The Sunflower Café.

In 2003, she opened Old Town Bakery in Ladysmith. The Old Town Bakery became very successful and is widely known for its cinnamon buns.

Happily, immersed in baking. Kate became a Red Seal Baker in 2008. In 2013, after experiencing many health challenges, Kate and her husband Geoff, opened Wild Poppy Bistro, a restaurant specializing in thoughtfully sourced and prepared foods with an emphasis on gluten free and vegan options.

In 2018, Kate became a Registered Holistic Nutritionist which aided in menu development and helped her to understand that food itself is natures best medicine.

Kate Cram appears in the Island Eats Cookbook featuring 41 chefs and establishments from Vancouver Island and surrounding Gulf Islands. Copies available in store.

Contact Kate at wildpoppyladysmith@gmail.comKate Cram Wild Poppy Market Island Eats 2

Support this Gluten-Free Crusader!

Celiac Scene Membership Badge

 

Jan
31
Wed
Dine About @ Wild Poppy Bakery & Bistro
Jan 31 all-day

Wild Poppy Market Dine AboutJoin Wild Poppy Market during the Cowichan Valley’s Veganuary Celebration – January 17 to February 4!
Enjoy a featured pasta, crisp market salad w/ homemade dressing & a freshly baked cookie! Just $20.50. ALL GLUTEN FREE!

Wild Poppy Market, formerly Wild Poppy Bistro, offers thoughtfully delicious grab & go meals, drinks, local brands and absolutely spectacular gluten-free baking! Learn more about Wild Poppy Market …

NEW HOURS: Mon-Sat 8-5. Closed Sunday.

Find Wild Poppy Market just one quick block off  Trans Canada Highway 1 in Ladysmith – turn left at the Buller Street lights, then right on 1st Avenue.  Click here for map.

wildpoppymarket.caFacebookInstagramTwitterwildpoppyladysmith@gmail.com • 250-924-8696
Online Ordering Now Available!
Apple i-PhoneApple i-PadGoogle Play
COVID Considerations


Wild Poppy Valentine Cake

NEW! Cake & Cupcake Menu!

ROUND CAKES
6″ 4-6 Servings • 8″ 6-10 Servings • 10″ 10-16 Servings

Fresh Fruit • Vegan Chocolate • Chocolate Mousse • Carrot Cake • Blackberry White Chocolate • Cheesecake (10″)

CUPCAKES
Cake Base – White, Chocolate or Vegan Chocolate
Frosting – Vanilla, Chocolate, Raspberry, Mango, Lemon, Caramel, Maple Walnut, Peppermint Chocolate Chip


Wild Poppy Market CupcakeBaked Goods Menu

PIES, COOKIES, DONUTS & PUFFS*
Mile High Meringue Pie •  S’mores Bar  • Assorted Donuts • Macadamia White Chocolate Chunk Cookie  • Gingersnap (vegan)

MUFFINS, ROLLS & SCONES
Daily Muffin •  Morning Glory Muffin (vegan) • Blackberry White Chocolate Scone • Cinnamon Roll •  Cheese Scone

BREADS
Sandwich Bread • Gluten Free Multi-Seed Bread

CUPCAKES & SQUARES
Cupcakes • Cheesecake Cups • Nanaimo Bar • Brownie • Trifle Cup • Raspberry Cheese Cake Bar

* Pure oats are used in gluten-free “Date Squares’ and in ‘Overnight Oats.’ Oat flour is never used at Wild Poppy Market


Wild Poppy Market Turkey CranberryMarket Menu – offerings change by day but can include soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, panini, English muffins and bowls.

BREAKFAST & SANDWICHES
Quiche • Breakfast Wrap • Breakfast Sandwich • Hot Pastrami Panini •  Turkey & Brie Panini

SOUPS & SALADS
Soup of the Day • Market Salad • Cobb Salad • Roasted Vegetable Salad • Grilled Chicken Caesar

  • Gluten-free menu items are carefully prepared on site, then wrapped or sealed, carefully displayed and identified as gluten-free (red stickers.)
  • Gluten menu items are baked off site, carefully prepared on site using strict no cross-contact protocol.  Typically sandwiches, wraps, panini, English muffins are then wrapped or sealed, carefully displayed and identified as vegan (green stickers) and / or containing wheat (blue stickers.)

Wild Poppy Market ShoppingMarket Shopping – Wild Poppy is pleased to partner with ‘passionate people creating fabulous things’ from the Island and across Canada.

Enjoy  your favourite gluten-free brands but note,  some items do contain gluten in an effort to meet the needs of all  customers.

Read ingredient labels carefully.

View the slider above to behold the breadth of available brands!


Kate Cram Wild Poppy MarketMeet the Chef
Kate Cram is a married mother of 3 boys. She grew up on Vancouver Island, moving to New York after high school to attend The Culinary Institute of America, in Hyde Park.

Upon graduating with an associate degree in Culinary Arts, she returned to the island to pursue a career in fine dining.

In August of 1999 she and her family, opened her first restaurant, The Sunflower Café.

In 2003, she opened Old Town Bakery in Ladysmith. The Old Town Bakery became very successful and is widely known for its cinnamon buns.

Happily, immersed in baking. Kate became a Red Seal Baker in 2008. In 2013, after experiencing many health challenges, Kate and her husband Geoff, opened Wild Poppy Bistro, a restaurant specializing in thoughtfully sourced and prepared foods with an emphasis on gluten free and vegan options.

In 2018, Kate became a Registered Holistic Nutritionist which aided in menu development and helped her to understand that food itself is natures best medicine.

Kate Cram appears in the Island Eats Cookbook featuring 41 chefs and establishments from Vancouver Island and surrounding Gulf Islands. Copies available in store.

Contact Kate at wildpoppyladysmith@gmail.comKate Cram Wild Poppy Market Island Eats 2

Support this Gluten-Free Crusader!

Celiac Scene Membership Badge

 

Feb
1
Thu
Dine About @ Wild Poppy Bakery & Bistro
Feb 1 all-day

Wild Poppy Market Dine AboutJoin Wild Poppy Market during the Cowichan Valley’s Veganuary Celebration – January 17 to February 4!
Enjoy a featured pasta, crisp market salad w/ homemade dressing & a freshly baked cookie! Just $20.50. ALL GLUTEN FREE!

Wild Poppy Market, formerly Wild Poppy Bistro, offers thoughtfully delicious grab & go meals, drinks, local brands and absolutely spectacular gluten-free baking! Learn more about Wild Poppy Market …

NEW HOURS: Mon-Sat 8-5. Closed Sunday.

Find Wild Poppy Market just one quick block off  Trans Canada Highway 1 in Ladysmith – turn left at the Buller Street lights, then right on 1st Avenue.  Click here for map.

wildpoppymarket.caFacebookInstagramTwitterwildpoppyladysmith@gmail.com • 250-924-8696
Online Ordering Now Available!
Apple i-PhoneApple i-PadGoogle Play
COVID Considerations


Wild Poppy Valentine Cake

NEW! Cake & Cupcake Menu!

ROUND CAKES
6″ 4-6 Servings • 8″ 6-10 Servings • 10″ 10-16 Servings

Fresh Fruit • Vegan Chocolate • Chocolate Mousse • Carrot Cake • Blackberry White Chocolate • Cheesecake (10″)

CUPCAKES
Cake Base – White, Chocolate or Vegan Chocolate
Frosting – Vanilla, Chocolate, Raspberry, Mango, Lemon, Caramel, Maple Walnut, Peppermint Chocolate Chip


Wild Poppy Market CupcakeBaked Goods Menu

PIES, COOKIES, DONUTS & PUFFS*
Mile High Meringue Pie •  S’mores Bar  • Assorted Donuts • Macadamia White Chocolate Chunk Cookie  • Gingersnap (vegan)

MUFFINS, ROLLS & SCONES
Daily Muffin •  Morning Glory Muffin (vegan) • Blackberry White Chocolate Scone • Cinnamon Roll •  Cheese Scone

BREADS
Sandwich Bread • Gluten Free Multi-Seed Bread

CUPCAKES & SQUARES
Cupcakes • Cheesecake Cups • Nanaimo Bar • Brownie • Trifle Cup • Raspberry Cheese Cake Bar

* Pure oats are used in gluten-free “Date Squares’ and in ‘Overnight Oats.’ Oat flour is never used at Wild Poppy Market


Wild Poppy Market Turkey CranberryMarket Menu – offerings change by day but can include soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, panini, English muffins and bowls.

BREAKFAST & SANDWICHES
Quiche • Breakfast Wrap • Breakfast Sandwich • Hot Pastrami Panini •  Turkey & Brie Panini

SOUPS & SALADS
Soup of the Day • Market Salad • Cobb Salad • Roasted Vegetable Salad • Grilled Chicken Caesar

  • Gluten-free menu items are carefully prepared on site, then wrapped or sealed, carefully displayed and identified as gluten-free (red stickers.)
  • Gluten menu items are baked off site, carefully prepared on site using strict no cross-contact protocol.  Typically sandwiches, wraps, panini, English muffins are then wrapped or sealed, carefully displayed and identified as vegan (green stickers) and / or containing wheat (blue stickers.)

Wild Poppy Market ShoppingMarket Shopping – Wild Poppy is pleased to partner with ‘passionate people creating fabulous things’ from the Island and across Canada.

Enjoy  your favourite gluten-free brands but note,  some items do contain gluten in an effort to meet the needs of all  customers.

Read ingredient labels carefully.

View the slider above to behold the breadth of available brands!


Kate Cram Wild Poppy MarketMeet the Chef
Kate Cram is a married mother of 3 boys. She grew up on Vancouver Island, moving to New York after high school to attend The Culinary Institute of America, in Hyde Park.

Upon graduating with an associate degree in Culinary Arts, she returned to the island to pursue a career in fine dining.

In August of 1999 she and her family, opened her first restaurant, The Sunflower Café.

In 2003, she opened Old Town Bakery in Ladysmith. The Old Town Bakery became very successful and is widely known for its cinnamon buns.

Happily, immersed in baking. Kate became a Red Seal Baker in 2008. In 2013, after experiencing many health challenges, Kate and her husband Geoff, opened Wild Poppy Bistro, a restaurant specializing in thoughtfully sourced and prepared foods with an emphasis on gluten free and vegan options.

In 2018, Kate became a Registered Holistic Nutritionist which aided in menu development and helped her to understand that food itself is natures best medicine.

Kate Cram appears in the Island Eats Cookbook featuring 41 chefs and establishments from Vancouver Island and surrounding Gulf Islands. Copies available in store.

Contact Kate at wildpoppyladysmith@gmail.comKate Cram Wild Poppy Market Island Eats 2

Support this Gluten-Free Crusader!

Celiac Scene Membership Badge

 

Feb
2
Fri
Dine About @ Wild Poppy Bakery & Bistro
Feb 2 all-day

Wild Poppy Market Dine AboutJoin Wild Poppy Market during the Cowichan Valley’s Veganuary Celebration – January 17 to February 4!
Enjoy a featured pasta, crisp market salad w/ homemade dressing & a freshly baked cookie! Just $20.50. ALL GLUTEN FREE!

Wild Poppy Market, formerly Wild Poppy Bistro, offers thoughtfully delicious grab & go meals, drinks, local brands and absolutely spectacular gluten-free baking! Learn more about Wild Poppy Market …

NEW HOURS: Mon-Sat 8-5. Closed Sunday.

Find Wild Poppy Market just one quick block off  Trans Canada Highway 1 in Ladysmith – turn left at the Buller Street lights, then right on 1st Avenue.  Click here for map.

wildpoppymarket.caFacebookInstagramTwitterwildpoppyladysmith@gmail.com • 250-924-8696
Online Ordering Now Available!
Apple i-PhoneApple i-PadGoogle Play
COVID Considerations


Wild Poppy Valentine Cake

NEW! Cake & Cupcake Menu!

ROUND CAKES
6″ 4-6 Servings • 8″ 6-10 Servings • 10″ 10-16 Servings

Fresh Fruit • Vegan Chocolate • Chocolate Mousse • Carrot Cake • Blackberry White Chocolate • Cheesecake (10″)

CUPCAKES
Cake Base – White, Chocolate or Vegan Chocolate
Frosting – Vanilla, Chocolate, Raspberry, Mango, Lemon, Caramel, Maple Walnut, Peppermint Chocolate Chip


Wild Poppy Market CupcakeBaked Goods Menu

PIES, COOKIES, DONUTS & PUFFS*
Mile High Meringue Pie •  S’mores Bar  • Assorted Donuts • Macadamia White Chocolate Chunk Cookie  • Gingersnap (vegan)

MUFFINS, ROLLS & SCONES
Daily Muffin •  Morning Glory Muffin (vegan) • Blackberry White Chocolate Scone • Cinnamon Roll •  Cheese Scone

BREADS
Sandwich Bread • Gluten Free Multi-Seed Bread

CUPCAKES & SQUARES
Cupcakes • Cheesecake Cups • Nanaimo Bar • Brownie • Trifle Cup • Raspberry Cheese Cake Bar

* Pure oats are used in gluten-free “Date Squares’ and in ‘Overnight Oats.’ Oat flour is never used at Wild Poppy Market


Wild Poppy Market Turkey CranberryMarket Menu – offerings change by day but can include soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, panini, English muffins and bowls.

BREAKFAST & SANDWICHES
Quiche • Breakfast Wrap • Breakfast Sandwich • Hot Pastrami Panini •  Turkey & Brie Panini

SOUPS & SALADS
Soup of the Day • Market Salad • Cobb Salad • Roasted Vegetable Salad • Grilled Chicken Caesar

  • Gluten-free menu items are carefully prepared on site, then wrapped or sealed, carefully displayed and identified as gluten-free (red stickers.)
  • Gluten menu items are baked off site, carefully prepared on site using strict no cross-contact protocol.  Typically sandwiches, wraps, panini, English muffins are then wrapped or sealed, carefully displayed and identified as vegan (green stickers) and / or containing wheat (blue stickers.)

Wild Poppy Market ShoppingMarket Shopping – Wild Poppy is pleased to partner with ‘passionate people creating fabulous things’ from the Island and across Canada.

Enjoy  your favourite gluten-free brands but note,  some items do contain gluten in an effort to meet the needs of all  customers.

Read ingredient labels carefully.

View the slider above to behold the breadth of available brands!


Kate Cram Wild Poppy MarketMeet the Chef
Kate Cram is a married mother of 3 boys. She grew up on Vancouver Island, moving to New York after high school to attend The Culinary Institute of America, in Hyde Park.

Upon graduating with an associate degree in Culinary Arts, she returned to the island to pursue a career in fine dining.

In August of 1999 she and her family, opened her first restaurant, The Sunflower Café.

In 2003, she opened Old Town Bakery in Ladysmith. The Old Town Bakery became very successful and is widely known for its cinnamon buns.

Happily, immersed in baking. Kate became a Red Seal Baker in 2008. In 2013, after experiencing many health challenges, Kate and her husband Geoff, opened Wild Poppy Bistro, a restaurant specializing in thoughtfully sourced and prepared foods with an emphasis on gluten free and vegan options.

In 2018, Kate became a Registered Holistic Nutritionist which aided in menu development and helped her to understand that food itself is natures best medicine.

Kate Cram appears in the Island Eats Cookbook featuring 41 chefs and establishments from Vancouver Island and surrounding Gulf Islands. Copies available in store.

Contact Kate at wildpoppyladysmith@gmail.comKate Cram Wild Poppy Market Island Eats 2

Support this Gluten-Free Crusader!

Celiac Scene Membership Badge

 

Feb
3
Sat
Dine About @ Wild Poppy Bakery & Bistro
Feb 3 all-day

Wild Poppy Market Dine AboutJoin Wild Poppy Market during the Cowichan Valley’s Veganuary Celebration – January 17 to February 4!
Enjoy a featured pasta, crisp market salad w/ homemade dressing & a freshly baked cookie! Just $20.50. ALL GLUTEN FREE!

Wild Poppy Market, formerly Wild Poppy Bistro, offers thoughtfully delicious grab & go meals, drinks, local brands and absolutely spectacular gluten-free baking! Learn more about Wild Poppy Market …

NEW HOURS: Mon-Sat 8-5. Closed Sunday.

Find Wild Poppy Market just one quick block off  Trans Canada Highway 1 in Ladysmith – turn left at the Buller Street lights, then right on 1st Avenue.  Click here for map.

wildpoppymarket.caFacebookInstagramTwitterwildpoppyladysmith@gmail.com • 250-924-8696
Online Ordering Now Available!
Apple i-PhoneApple i-PadGoogle Play
COVID Considerations


Wild Poppy Valentine Cake

NEW! Cake & Cupcake Menu!

ROUND CAKES
6″ 4-6 Servings • 8″ 6-10 Servings • 10″ 10-16 Servings

Fresh Fruit • Vegan Chocolate • Chocolate Mousse • Carrot Cake • Blackberry White Chocolate • Cheesecake (10″)

CUPCAKES
Cake Base – White, Chocolate or Vegan Chocolate
Frosting – Vanilla, Chocolate, Raspberry, Mango, Lemon, Caramel, Maple Walnut, Peppermint Chocolate Chip


Wild Poppy Market CupcakeBaked Goods Menu

PIES, COOKIES, DONUTS & PUFFS*
Mile High Meringue Pie •  S’mores Bar  • Assorted Donuts • Macadamia White Chocolate Chunk Cookie  • Gingersnap (vegan)

MUFFINS, ROLLS & SCONES
Daily Muffin •  Morning Glory Muffin (vegan) • Blackberry White Chocolate Scone • Cinnamon Roll •  Cheese Scone

BREADS
Sandwich Bread • Gluten Free Multi-Seed Bread

CUPCAKES & SQUARES
Cupcakes • Cheesecake Cups • Nanaimo Bar • Brownie • Trifle Cup • Raspberry Cheese Cake Bar

* Pure oats are used in gluten-free “Date Squares’ and in ‘Overnight Oats.’ Oat flour is never used at Wild Poppy Market


Wild Poppy Market Turkey CranberryMarket Menu – offerings change by day but can include soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, panini, English muffins and bowls.

BREAKFAST & SANDWICHES
Quiche • Breakfast Wrap • Breakfast Sandwich • Hot Pastrami Panini •  Turkey & Brie Panini

SOUPS & SALADS
Soup of the Day • Market Salad • Cobb Salad • Roasted Vegetable Salad • Grilled Chicken Caesar

  • Gluten-free menu items are carefully prepared on site, then wrapped or sealed, carefully displayed and identified as gluten-free (red stickers.)
  • Gluten menu items are baked off site, carefully prepared on site using strict no cross-contact protocol.  Typically sandwiches, wraps, panini, English muffins are then wrapped or sealed, carefully displayed and identified as vegan (green stickers) and / or containing wheat (blue stickers.)

Wild Poppy Market ShoppingMarket Shopping – Wild Poppy is pleased to partner with ‘passionate people creating fabulous things’ from the Island and across Canada.

Enjoy  your favourite gluten-free brands but note,  some items do contain gluten in an effort to meet the needs of all  customers.

Read ingredient labels carefully.

View the slider above to behold the breadth of available brands!


Kate Cram Wild Poppy MarketMeet the Chef
Kate Cram is a married mother of 3 boys. She grew up on Vancouver Island, moving to New York after high school to attend The Culinary Institute of America, in Hyde Park.

Upon graduating with an associate degree in Culinary Arts, she returned to the island to pursue a career in fine dining.

In August of 1999 she and her family, opened her first restaurant, The Sunflower Café.

In 2003, she opened Old Town Bakery in Ladysmith. The Old Town Bakery became very successful and is widely known for its cinnamon buns.

Happily, immersed in baking. Kate became a Red Seal Baker in 2008. In 2013, after experiencing many health challenges, Kate and her husband Geoff, opened Wild Poppy Bistro, a restaurant specializing in thoughtfully sourced and prepared foods with an emphasis on gluten free and vegan options.

In 2018, Kate became a Registered Holistic Nutritionist which aided in menu development and helped her to understand that food itself is natures best medicine.

Kate Cram appears in the Island Eats Cookbook featuring 41 chefs and establishments from Vancouver Island and surrounding Gulf Islands. Copies available in store.

Contact Kate at wildpoppyladysmith@gmail.comKate Cram Wild Poppy Market Island Eats 2

Support this Gluten-Free Crusader!

Celiac Scene Membership Badge