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!
10th Annual Island Showcase
3829 Cadboro Bay Road – 10am to 2pm
Pepper’s Foods is gathering the local products that we love, putting them under a giant tent outside the store!
Sample and save on your gluten-free faves!
Daksha’s Gourmet Spices • From the Earth Curry • Holy Homous • Laughing Daughters
Millstone Organics • Mocolate • Salt Spring Harvest Pate • Yeshi Dressing
Take advantage of this week’s sales while you are here!
A bustling market at 3829 Cadboro Bay Road, steps away from the University of Victoria and one of the largest playgrounds in Victoria, shop at Pepper’s Foods for a picnic, a barbecue or the gluten-free foods you need to sustain you week in and week out! A long-time supporter of the Canadian Celiac Association’s Annual Picnic, Pepper’s Foods is the very ‘heart’ of Cadboro Bay!
• Sale on Gluten-Free Items
• Weekly Specials
• Gluten-Free Product List
• Deliveries to Your Door
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• 10% Student discount EVERY day!
• 10% Senior’s discount Tuesdays and Wednesdays
What’s New at Pepper’s Foods!
“Any time a local vendor or distributor approaches us with a local product, we’re all ears and open to carrying their product.”
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- Scott Zaichkowsky, Assistant Grocery Manager
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Gyro Park & Beach at Cadboro Bay
The legendary home of the “Cadborosaurus” sea serpent, Cadboro Bay is a partially protected bay with the kind of long, sandy beaches that make for sublime summer swimming, strolling and boating. The park has a replica of the Cadborosaurus creature, said to be a relative of the Loch Ness Monster. Caddy, as it is known, usually allows itself to be seen once or twice a year. Cadboro Bay’s beaches are well-equipped for family outings with picnic facilities, public washrooms and a children’s playground. Pack a snack from Pepper’s and enjoy!
The Taco Revolution 100% Gluten-Free Food Truck is participating in the Cedar & Yellow Point Artisans Association’s Country Christmas Tour. They’ll be parked in front of ‘Open By Chance’ at 3140 Decourcy Dr in Ladysmith.
• Thursday, November 21 – 10am to 5pm
• Friday, November 22 – 10am to 4pm
• Sunday, November 24 – 10am to 5pm
Learn more about Cedar & Yellow Point Artisans Association’s Country Christmas Tour Here.
- Introducing the Beyond Meat Taco! seasoned with Taco Revolution’s organic taco spice blend, topped with cheddar, shredded lettuce, diced onion, tomato, crema and salsa. It is non-GMO and can be ordered vegan style (without dairy). And as always – it’s 100% gluten free!
Taco Revolution’s tortillas are prepared fresh daily at their dedicated gluten-free facility, made with Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free, non-GMO corn flour! Authentic Guajillo, Ancho, Achiote, Chipotle spices and cocao are imported from dedicated facilities in Mexico. All other ingredients are sourced fresh, and as locally as possible from cod to cilantro, carrots to tomatoes! No gluten is allowed on the food truck – full stop! Love, love, love the Revolution!
Taco Revolution tacos are so good you will want them every day, and that’s possible: Keep tabs on Taco Revolution no matter where they go!
• Taco Revolution Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter
Bring the Taco Revolution to your event. They can can take care of your guests with their “All-you-can-eat taco parties”. Basically, it’s like having an open bar, but with tacos! Their prices typically range from $15 to $20 per person, depending on the menu.
Easy is their middle name! Taco Revolution provides all necessary biodegradable service ware (plates, napkins, forks, etc.) and for an extra cost we can provide non-alcoholic drinks as well. Let them give you the peace of mind you deserve during your event!
Contact uprise@tacorevolution.ca or call 250-244-6492 with the desired date, the proposed number of attendees and your preferred budget.
Taco Revolution serves in Victoria, Duncan, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Cedar, Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville, Qualicum Beach and anywhere in between.
The Taco Revolution 100% Gluten-Free Food Truck is participating in the Cedar & Yellow Point Artisans Association’s Country Christmas Tour. They’ll be parked in front of ‘Open By Chance’ at 3140 Decourcy Dr in Ladysmith.
• Thursday, November 21 – 10am to 5pm
• Friday, November 22 – 10am to 4pm
• Sunday, November 24 – 10am to 5pm
Learn more about Cedar & Yellow Point Artisans Association’s Country Christmas Tour Here.
- Introducing the Beyond Meat Taco! seasoned with Taco Revolution’s organic taco spice blend, topped with cheddar, shredded lettuce, diced onion, tomato, crema and salsa. It is non-GMO and can be ordered vegan style (without dairy). And as always – it’s 100% gluten free!
Taco Revolution’s tortillas are prepared fresh daily at their dedicated gluten-free facility, made with Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free, non-GMO corn flour! Authentic Guajillo, Ancho, Achiote, Chipotle spices and cocao are imported from dedicated facilities in Mexico. All other ingredients are sourced fresh, and as locally as possible from cod to cilantro, carrots to tomatoes! No gluten is allowed on the food truck – full stop! Love, love, love the Revolution!
Taco Revolution tacos are so good you will want them every day, and that’s possible: Keep tabs on Taco Revolution no matter where they go!
• Taco Revolution Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter
Bring the Taco Revolution to your event. They can can take care of your guests with their “All-you-can-eat taco parties”. Basically, it’s like having an open bar, but with tacos! Their prices typically range from $15 to $20 per person, depending on the menu.
Easy is their middle name! Taco Revolution provides all necessary biodegradable service ware (plates, napkins, forks, etc.) and for an extra cost we can provide non-alcoholic drinks as well. Let them give you the peace of mind you deserve during your event!
Contact uprise@tacorevolution.ca or call 250-244-6492 with the desired date, the proposed number of attendees and your preferred budget.
Taco Revolution serves in Victoria, Duncan, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Cedar, Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville, Qualicum Beach and anywhere in between.
The Taco Revolution 100% Gluten-Free Food Truck is participating in the Cedar & Yellow Point Artisans Association’s Country Christmas Tour. They’ll be parked in front of ‘Open By Chance’ at 3140 Decourcy Dr in Ladysmith.
• Thursday, November 21 – 10am to 5pm
• Friday, November 22 – 10am to 4pm
• Sunday, November 24 – 10am to 5pm
Learn more about Cedar & Yellow Point Artisans Association’s Country Christmas Tour Here.
- Introducing the Beyond Meat Taco! seasoned with Taco Revolution’s organic taco spice blend, topped with cheddar, shredded lettuce, diced onion, tomato, crema and salsa. It is non-GMO and can be ordered vegan style (without dairy). And as always – it’s 100% gluten free!
Taco Revolution’s tortillas are prepared fresh daily at their dedicated gluten-free facility, made with Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free, non-GMO corn flour! Authentic Guajillo, Ancho, Achiote, Chipotle spices and cocao are imported from dedicated facilities in Mexico. All other ingredients are sourced fresh, and as locally as possible from cod to cilantro, carrots to tomatoes! No gluten is allowed on the food truck – full stop! Love, love, love the Revolution!
Taco Revolution tacos are so good you will want them every day, and that’s possible: Keep tabs on Taco Revolution no matter where they go!
• Taco Revolution Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter
Bring the Taco Revolution to your event. They can can take care of your guests with their “All-you-can-eat taco parties”. Basically, it’s like having an open bar, but with tacos! Their prices typically range from $15 to $20 per person, depending on the menu.
Easy is their middle name! Taco Revolution provides all necessary biodegradable service ware (plates, napkins, forks, etc.) and for an extra cost we can provide non-alcoholic drinks as well. Let them give you the peace of mind you deserve during your event!
Contact uprise@tacorevolution.ca or call 250-244-6492 with the desired date, the proposed number of attendees and your preferred budget.
Taco Revolution serves in Victoria, Duncan, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Cedar, Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville, Qualicum Beach and anywhere in between.
Enjoy baguettes, bars, biscuits, breads, buns, cinnamon buns, coffee cakes, cookies, croissants, filled pastries, loaves (banana bread & orange cranberry,) muffins, pies, sourdough, and best of all – MINI DONUTS!
How to order!
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• 250-208-3646
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Market & Event Appearances!
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RUTH KING ELEMENTARY SPRING FAIR
Saturday, April 6 – 10am – 3pm
2764 Jacklin Road
Ruth King Elementary is happy to announce our first ever Spring Craft Fair Fundraiser. This is an outdoor family friendly event taking place in our school field rain or shine. We will have a wide variety of local vendors & artisans, a food truck, lawn games, a raffle and entertainment for the kids. We are so excited and hope to see you there. Entry by donation. Cash only event. Details here …
Listen to Tanja on ‘A Canadian Celiac Podcast!’
Tanja Blondin, Owner / Operator of B-glutenfreevictoria, has been baking for as long as she can remember. Her German heritage continues to inform the food that she creates.
With hospitality in her DNA, Tanja has done it all from baking to catering, always with the best in presentation.
When her daughter was born, Tanja started a cake business that allowed her to work from home. The business was so successful that it grew into a full catering and pastry shop in Ontario. From there, she went on to manage restaurants, including the Starbucks that she transferred to in Sidney, to be closer to family.
Seeking a change from the coffee business, Tanja assumed a position in the bakery department of Sidney Thrifty Foods. It was around this time that she began experiencing health problems that lead her, and her daughter, to be diagnosed with celiac disease. Her employer tried to accommodate her condition with a move to the cake decorating department, but the proximity to airborne gluten flour was too much for her. Tanja had to resign, but that does not mean she stopped baking. Their loss was our gain!
What to do with decades of experience baking European pastries? Tanja reimagined them using gluten-free, organic ingredients, freshly milled at the dedicated gluten-free Millstone Farm Organics in North Saanich:
- almond flour • baking powder • brown rice flour • buckwheat flour • chia • buckwheat flour • eggs (fresh!) • flax seeds • millet flour • potato starch • psyllium husk • oats (pure) • quinoa • sorghum flour • sliced almonds • tapioca starch • teff flour • xanthan gum • white rice flour
Tanja adapted her favourite recipes to gluten free in her dedicated kitchen, and set up a booth on Sunday’s Mary Winspear Centre to test the market. The response has been so positive that she has gone on to create a ‘B-glutenfreevictoria Food Trailer’ – a first for Vancouver Island and beyond!
View the possibilities below, order online through bglutenfreevictoria.square.site, or stop by her table during her busy market schedule this summer.