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!
University & College Students – enjoy 10% off EVERY DAY with provision of student ID card.
- Some restrictions apply. No discount on sale items.
A bustling market just 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!
3829 Cadboro Bay Road • 250-477-6513 • [email protected]
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• 10% Student discount EVERY day!
A bustling market just 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!
What’s New at Pepper’s Foods!
“Any time a local vendor or distributor approaches us with a local product, we’re all ears! ” Scott Zaichkowsky, Assistant Grocery Manager
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!
Pepper’s Foods Wins Independent Grocer Award! Click for more information
Apart from carrying retailers, the best way to get Bake My Day to you in the Cowichan Valley/ Ladysmith / Mill Bay / Sahtlam area is through Cowichan Co-op Marketplace (Cow-op).
All of Bake My Day’s products are available – as well as some that you cannot buy at retail outlets ie 5 kg Flour, Pot Pies, Curry Chicken Hand Pies, Spanakopita and more! Have them delivered to your door!
Victoria – pick up at Zero Waste Emporium – 1728 Douglas St
HOW DOES IT WORK?
- Order online from Thursday 12pm to midnight Monday (PST) via http://www.cow-op.ca. Look for ‘Bake My Day’ under ‘Shop by.’
- All orders are home delivered from Ladysmith down to Mill Bay on Thursdays.
- New! Bike delivery in downtown Duncan. Learn more here.
- Dale says, “Our products are still available through the bakery in Duncan, but please order ahead by phone 250-748-8450 or by email at [email protected] so that your order can be prepared and ready at the door.”
Bake My Day’s fabulous gluten-free tarts, turnovers, pies, sausage rolls and spanakopita are created in a dedicated gluten-free facility from documented to be gluten-free ingredients.
Enjoy these sumptuous delicacies on the spot and / or purchase ready-to-bake versions to take home and savor, warm from your own oven. Dale’s pie shells and groundbreaking, ready-to-roll puff pastry dough let you become the gluten-free chef you’ve always wanted to be. Ask about their dairy-free options.
- Outlet Store at 3030 Dogwood Road, Duncan (Tuesday to Saturday 7am to 3pm)
- Complete Market & Craft Fair Schedule …
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Puff Pastry Tips from Dale!
- If you have time, it’s best to thaw puff pastry overnight in the fridge.
- If you don’t have time, thaw it on the counter until it’s pliable enough to unfold without cracking, but still cool to the touch. Keep a close eye on it — if the dough feels very limp, refrigerate it for 30 minutes to help it firm up again.
- One of the biggest mistakes you can make is leaving it on the counter for too long. A room-temperature atmosphere will cause the puff pastry to wilt and become floppy. That, in turn, will make the layers stick, and render it almost impossible to work with. If your puff pastry gets too soft, return it to the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes before moving forward.
- Lightly roll out the puff pastry: Dust the top of the puff with just a little GF flour, then use a rolling pin to lightly roll. Puff pastry should be rolled out to approx. 4-5 mm depth.
- Follow any puff pastry recipe, remembering that ALL pastry (gluten-free or not) bakes off flakiest when chilled for a short time before baking in a hot oven ie 10-15 min in freezer first after making your ‘creation.’
- If you’re making a filled pastry, like a pot pie, for example, cut a few vents in the dough so hot air can escape and circulate as it bakes. If you skip this step, and you’ll have a soggy interior.
- We generally egg wash pastry before baking to give it that yummy golden colour
- A very general rule for baking the puff pastry is the following – bear in mind that oven temperatures vary.
- Set the oven to 200° C (400° F – gas 6) and bake in the middle of the oven for 20 minutes to 25 minutes. Check after 20 minutes as it’s easy to burn the edges from cooking for too long.
- Scraps can be gathered up and be reused. Make sure that scraps are layered on top of each other – not scrunched up into a ball, before re-rolling.
Ready to Eat!
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If you like the fixings from Taco Revolution’s 100% Gluten-Free Food Truck, here’s your chance to have their Mexican spices, salsas, bean dips, mole, and of course corn tortillas and taco fillings delivered to your home in Cowichan Valley/ Ladysmith / Mill Bay / Sahtlam area through Cowichan Co-op Marketplace (Cow-op) under the name of ‘IXIM’!
Victoria – pick up at Zero Waste Emporium – 1728 Douglas St.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
- Order online from Thursday 12pm to midnight Monday (PST) via http://www.cow-op.ca. Look for ‘Shop by,’ and then choose Mexican Cuisine.
- All orders are home delivered from Ladysmith down to Mill Bay on Thursdays.
- New! Bike delivery in downtown Duncan. Learn more here.
ixim.ca • [email protected] • Facebook • Twitter
About IXIM Tortillas
- Ixim is Cowichan Valley’s own locally produced, fresh corn tortilla maker. Ixim tortillas contain only heirloom (non-GMO) corn, water, and lime; no artificial fillers, preservatives, or unnatural genetically modified ‘frankencorn’ like most tortillas you find in stores.
- Ixim fresh corn tortillas contain only top-quality Non-GMO corn that is naturally gluten-free. They do not contain artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives. The only ingredients are corn, water, and traces of natural lime. Low in fat, a good source of dietary fibre and healthy carbohydrates, and have a glycemic index of 40 (low). Contain a range of nutrients and minerals such as protein, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and B vitamins. And as a bonus, each tortilla contains less than 50 calories. So go ahead and eat a few!
Seasonings – 100% gluten-free
- Chorizo Spice Mix
- Taco Seasoning Mix
- Nun’s Mistake Mole
Salsas – fresh sauce. Ideal for dipping.
- Fresh Tomato Salsa, Medium or Spicy Heat
Pico de Gallo – fresh, raw vegetables, never cooked. Ideal as a salad or a filling
- Mild or Medium Heat
Fillings
- Shredded Chicken Tinga
- Pulled Pork Cochinita Pibil
- Refried Beans
- Vegan Chorizo
Bean Dip
Where Else to Buy
Esquimalt Farmer’s Market
- Purchase fresh tortillas and authentic Mexican spices, salsas, bean dips and taco fillings at their their ‘IXIM’ Market Table!
- Esquimalt Farmer’s Market on Thursdays between 4:30 and 7:30 during market season
- Equimalt Farmer’s Market • COVID-19 Precautions • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram
- Order ahead! Email [email protected] directly if you would like to pre-order.
- Pay by e-transfer or via iximcanada.square.site.
Cedar Farmer’s Market
- Purchase fresh tortillas and authentic Mexican spices, salsas, bean dips and taco fillings at their their ‘IXIM’ Market Table!
- Sundays from Mother’s Day to the last weekend in October 10am to 1pm
- 1984 Woodbank Road in Nanaimo
- cedarfarmersmarket.org • Facebook • Instagram
- Order ahead! Email [email protected] directly if you would like to pre-order.
- Pay by e-transfer or via iximcanada.square.site.
Order & Pick up at the Taco Revolution Food Truck
- Call ahead at 250-244-6492
- Find Taco Revolution 100% Gluten-Free Food Truck parked outside Red Arrow Brewing (5255 Chaster Road) most Tuesdays for their famous $3 tacos – instead of the regular $4 – and on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Noon to 5pm. Call Red Beer Brewing to confirm at (250) 597-0037.
Taco Revolution Food Truck
Check the Events Schedule for Today’s Location
- Pork Belly Lovers! Taco Revolutions cures fresh slabs of this porcine delicacy by rubbing them in a dry brine using salt and spices, cures for 2 days, then slow-smokes them over a hardwood blend. Made in small batches, arrive early before these tacos sell out!
Taco Revolution’s tortillas are prepared fresh daily at their dedicated gluten-free facility, made with gluten-free corn masa 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 locally sourced, wild-caught Rockfish 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
Classic Beef
Chicken Tinga
Cochinita Pibil
Refried Bean
Chorizo Vegetariano
Carne Asada
Grilled Fish
Pork Belly
Al Pastor, Jerk Chicken, Braised Lamb …
Bring the Taco Revolution to your event.
Taco Revolution takes care of your guests with their “All-you-can-eat taco parties.” Like having an open bar, but with tacos! Their prices 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 [email protected] or call 250-244-6492 with the desired date, the proposed number of attendees and your preferred budget.
They provide service in Sidney, Victoria, Sooke, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, Duncan, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Cedar, Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Comox/Courtenay, and anywhere in between.
Find the Art of Slow Food at the Moss Street Market in Victoria every Saturday, rain or shine!
May through October – outdoors at 1330 Fairfield Road – 10am to 2pm
November through April – indoors at 1335 Thurlow St in the Garry Oak Room – 10am to 1:pm
Learn more about Moss Street Market here.
2021 – June-July-August – Find The Art of Slow Food at Sidney’s Street Market – Thursday evenings, 5:30 to 8:30. Learn more here.
To order in advance of Saturday market day – contact Kaitlin by Thursday.
Reach Kaitlin by phone or email with questions, custom orders or dietary information. Most dietary needs can be met. Product inquiries always welcome. Contact form • [email protected] • 902.476.7732
DELIVERIES!
The Art of Slow Food delivers fresh loaves to the following Victoria retailers around noon every Friday*. Hurry in – they go fast!
• Deep Cove Market (North Saanich)
• Lifestyle Markets (Douglas Street)
• Lifestyle Markets (Sidney)
• Lifestyle Markets (Cook Street)
• Pepper’s Foods (Cadboro Bay)
• Beauregard Cafe & Provisions (Brentwood Bay)
• Niagara Market (James Bay)
• *For Good Measure (Cadboro Bay) – Deliveries Tuesday & Friday
• *The Local General Store (Fernwood) – Deliveries Tuesday & Friday
• Imagine Studio Cafe (James Bay) closed during COVID
HOME DELIVERY available for 4 or more loaves for Friday delivery. Order during the day on Thursday by email at • [email protected] • or text 902.476.7732.
• theartofslowfood.com • Facebook • Instagram • [email protected]
• View The Art of Slow Food Photo Gallery
The Art of Slow Food is a philosophy – old world traditions revived for a better lifestyle. Artisan gluten-free sourdough, wild fermented veggies, bone broth and a happy belly.
Owner, Kaitlin Chamberlin, uses local organic ingredients and traditional methods of food preparation to make unique, delicious creations that nourish your body. Using minimal equipment and prepping in small batches, they offer colorful and delicious food that is local, sustainable and accessible.
The Art of Slow Food caters to dietary limitations of all kinds, providing food that isn’t complicated or unpronounceable.
Art of Slow Foods in Nova Scotia! Tell your friends!
• Halifax Brewery Market – Saturdays
• Halifax Seaport Market – Saturdays and Sundays
• Wolfville Farmer’s Market – Wednesday evenings starting March 18th
About the Sourdough
This is extra-special gluten free bread: fresh baked, rustic, soft, chewy and easily digestible sourdough! Using natural wild levain and a base of psyllium husk, flax and water, the dough is fermented for 12-18 hours to allow phytic acid breakdown and real flavor development. The bread is then baked on a stone to create rustic loaves with appealing crust.
The Art of Slow Food does not use common gluten-free ingredients such as xanthan gum, agar agar, potato starch, rice flour or other high-starch ingredients. The bread is made with only 7 simple, organic ingredients, in order of predominance: Spring water, psyllium husk, ground flax, sorghum flour, tapioca flour, natural levain (wild yeast) and sea salt.
As a result of slow fermentation, the carbohydrates and starches in the bread are broken down, creating a light, soft digestible bread. The psyllium husk and ground flax act as a digestive aid and provide a soft, chewy texture without gluten or added starches.
Sourdough selection includes Toasted Sesame, Plain, Kalamata Olive, Rosemary Poppyseed and on occasion, Cranberry Walnut!
About the Ferments
Their sauerkraut is made the traditional way – fermented for a minimum of 3 weeks in traditional German crocks and never pasteurized. Enjoy a number of varieties that are versatile and go well with any meal – sandwiches, salads, stir fries, soups, eggs or sausages. Sauerkraut is a highly probiotic food, and is best used to accompany meals to aid in digestion.
Sauerkraut selection includes Dilly Kraut, Cortido Kraut and Chimichurri Kraut.
About the Baker / Fermentor / Creator
Kaitlin is a whole foods chef and baker and has been fermenting for 7 years. She works exclusively with artisan-style traditional foods, using local and organic ingredients to create simple, accessible nourishment. She strives to teach sustainability and self-sufficiency through the art of slow food. Kaitlin has extensive experience working with dietary restrictions and nutritional deficiencies and will work with any specifications by request.
Kaitlin Chamberlin
Workshops
Learn the ancient tradition of preserving foods and maximizing nutrition with simple tools and local foods. Bring your own jar and take home a ferment. Learn more here.
Enjoy a delicious gluten-free Northern Indian buffet from 11am to 3pm, 7 days per week for just $13.99! Guaranteed to satisfy. You can also order your favourite East Indian dishes from their comprehensive menu – 90% gluten-free. Gluten-free items clearly noted on menu. Dedicated deep fryer. Pure heaven for East Indian aficionados!
Enjoy a bounty of Northern Indian classics from 11am to 3pm, 7 days per week for just $13.99! Guaranteed to satisfy. You can also order your favourite East Indian dishes from their comprehensive menu. Gluten-free items clearly are noted. Dedicated deep fryer.
Royal Spice embraces the spirit of true Indian Cuisine with a mix of both traditional & inventive new takes on this beloved ethnic cuisine. Their team of chefs strive to give us our best gluten-free experience of Indian flavor. Enjoy authentic Indian cooking in a casual, family friendly environment. Learn more about Royal Spice
View their menu • Contact • Facebook • Instagram • Twitter
Gluten-Free Starters
- Vegetable Pakora – Cauliflower, potato, onions, spinach, carrots deep fried in chickpea flour batter
- Onion Bhaija – Deep Fried Onion Slices marinated with Chickpea batter
- Aloo Tikka Chaat – Crispy potato patties served with chickpea masala
- Gobhi Garlic – Crispy fried cauliflower tossed with garlic
- Paneer Pakora – Batter fried cottage cheese served with mint sauce
- Chicken Pakora – Batter fried boneless chicken served with mint sauce
- Chicken Wings – Overnight marinated chicken wings finished in clay oven or sautéd with spices, served with mint and yogurt chutney
- Fish Pakora – Batter fried fish served with mint sauce
- Calamari Pakora – Crispy fried calamari served with mint sauce
- Curried Mussels – Mussels simmered in onion sauce
Gluten-Free Soups
- Dal – Lentil based soup
- Tomato – Lentil based soup with tomato
- Vegetable – Mélange of vegetables flavored with coconut milk
- Muligatawny – Lentil & Chicken based soup with fresh herbs & spices
Gluten-Free Salads
- Lachha Onion, Garden Green, Kachumber and Caesar Salads
Gluten-Free Vegetarian Curries
- Dal Makhani – Black lentil simmered overnight on slow charcoal fire finished with cream & butter
- Dal Tadka – Yellow lentil tempered cumin seeds & chillies
- Kadhi Pakora – A combination of dumpling in gram flour curry
- Bhindi Masala – Ladyfinger cooked with onions, Indian spices & herbs
- Aloo Gobhi – Fresh cauliflower & potatoes cooked with onion & tomatoes
- Palak Kofta – Spinach & vegetable dumplings served in creamy spinach sauce
- Mix Vegetable – Mélange of vegetables cooked with Indian spices & herbs
- Vegetable Vindaloo – Mélange of vegetables cooked with tangy tamarind based ginger & spice blend
- Eggplant Bharta (Seasoned Roasted Eggplant) – Mashed Eggplant cooked with peas, onion & tomato
- Chana Masala – A favourite dish from North India has chickpeas cooked with herbs & spices
- Shahi Paneer – Cottage cheese cubes cooked in cashew based curry with added dry fruits, saffron
- Mutter Paneer – Cottage cheese & peas in tomato based gravy finished with cream
- Chilli Paneer – Marinated cottage cheese deep fried, cooked with red chillies, onions, capsicum
- Paneer Saag – Cottage cheese cooked with pureed spinach & spices
- Paneer Tikka Masala – Marinated cottage cheese cubes grilled and cooked in rich tomato based gravy
- Malai Kofta – Soft cottage cheese dumplings simmered in aromatic cashew nut gravy
- Navratan Korma – Mix Vegetable and paneer in cashew based gravy
- Kadhai Paneer – Cottage cheese in a thick gravy made with cream, tomatoes and spices
- Paneer Handi – Cottage cheese in dry brown gravy base of onion with bell pepper & rich in spices
- Paneer Makhni – Cottage cheese cubes in rich tomato based gravy
- Aloo Mutter – Peas & potatoes in spiced creamy tomato based sauce
Gluten-Free Meat Curries
Gluten-Free Tandooris – baked in a clay oven and served with mint and yogurt chutney
- Tandoori Paneer – Cottage Cheese pieces barbequed on skewers in a traditional Indian Clay oven
- Tandoori Veg – Broccoli, cauliflower, bell pepper & potato barbequed on skewers in clay oven
- Fish Tikka – Marinated fish finished in clay oven
- Chicken Tikka – Marinated boneless pieces of chicken with yoghurt ginger & spices
- Chick Mali Tikka – Chicken marinated in cream cheese, ginger, garlic & exotic spices
- Tandoori Chicken – Chicken barbequed on skewers in Tandoor
- Lamb Kebab – Lamb meat marinated with yoghurt, ginger- garlic paste & spices skewered in Tandoor
- Seekh Kabob – Minced Lamb Infused with Ginger, Chilies, Coriander, Cumin Skewered in Tandoor
- Tandoori Prawns – Prawns barbequed on skewers in Tandoor
- Tandoori Platter – Make your own platter with a blend of any of above four tandoori entrees’
- Lamb Chops – Marinated Lamb Chops with yoghurt, ginger- garlic paste & spices skewered in Tandoor
Gluten-Free Biryani
- One dish- rice based meals made with your choice of vegetable, chicken, lamb, beef, prawn or goat.
Gluten-Free Salads
- Lachha Onion, Garden, Kachumber and Tandoori Caesar
Gluten-Free Side Orders
- Pickles, Mango Chutney, Papadams & Mint/Tamarind Chutney
Gluten-Free Rice Dishes
- Steamed Rice
- Pulao – Sautéed vegetable,cumin & peas tossed with rice
- Coconut – Rice cooked with coconut milk
Gluten-Free Sides
- Pickles, Mango Chutney, Papadams and Mint/Tamarind Chutney
Gluten-Free Yogurts
- Plain Yoghurt – Homemade curd
- Mix Raita – Yoghurt mixed with coarse vegetables
- Boondi Raita – Yoghurt mixed with tiny fried gram flour balls
- Pineapple Raita – Yoghurt mixed with pineapple
Gluten-Free Desserts
- Rasmalai – Cheese dumplings, steeped in a concoction of reduced milk
- Rice Pudding – Indian sweet made with rice & milk flavored with cardamom
- Gajar Ka Halwa – Shredded sweet carrots simmered with milk
- Sponge Rasgulla – Dumplings of cottage cheese cooked in light sugar syrup
- Ice Cream – Cardamom, Mango, Rose and Coconut
Royal Spice also offers catering services to events, weddings, graduations, corporate and holiday parties. Exceptional Indian food made with quality ingredients at affordable prices.
Six Mile Pub Believes in Great Food that Happens to be Gluten Free!
The 160 year-old View Royal pub that served the Gold Rush has set the gold standard for gluten free! Pub fare created with culinary flare, Six Mile is proud to serve ‘SIX-Nature’ chicken wings, deep-fried halibut and – wait for it – safe french fries, yam fries and even onion rings cooked in a dedicated deep fryer! Six Mile Pub’s Red Seal Chefs and their protégées pride themselves on meeting the needs of celiac diners and anyone with sensitivities i.e. dairy, soy, nuts or shellfish.
Find Six Mile Pub at 494 Old Island Highway in View Royal, British Columbia
250-478-3121 • Free Parking • Accessible • Six Mile Pub • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram
Be sure to ask for their ‘Feature Sheet!’
- Six Mile Pub Videos – click here.
- Proud to serve 100% Gluten-Free Bard’s Beer
- Six Mile Pub Celebrates 160 Years in View Royal
There’s a cozy corner, a sun-drenched patio or a pool table just right for you. Families are welcome with a menu made with the celiac child in mind. The family room, open daily until 9pm also makes a great space for group functions.
- TESTIMONIAL: Just had dinner last night at the 6 Mile Pub on Old Island Highway. Wow! I have eaten here before but was amazed again at the GF menu selection, presentation, deliciousness, and the feeling of safety eating there. We went with another family and it was so awesome that I could share food with others who easily ordered GF even though they aren’t Celiac because there is just so many good things to choose from. The calamari is the best I have had anywhere. All the desserts were gluten free. How is this possible I wondered? I asked the waitress and she told me the chef is Celiac! We need more Celiac chefs that are this creative!! I this has got to be best restaurant for dinner for Celiacs in the Victoria area.
Six Mile produces its own light and fluffy gluten-free buns with a Celiac Scene Approved Secret Ingredient!
Six Mile Pub pulls out all the gluten-free stops – every Sunday! Gluten-free hotcake stack, eggs benedict, omelettes, hash browns and amazing desserts! Gear up with a Mimosa, a Caesar or even a gluten-free Bard’s Beer! Gots Kids? Ask to be seated in the Family Room and order from the Kids Menu!
Unique at The Six Mile
- We do not own or use microwave ovens
- Only high-quality oil is used in our fryers. While more costly, the quality is in the taste and the value is in its healthful properties
- We serve handmade artisan products including pasta, sausages & bread
- Our apiary produces an abundance of honey that we use in many recipes
- All seafood options are recommended by the Vancouver Aquarium as ocean-friendly
- Patrons of all ages (including minors) are always welcome
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, ind Taco Revolution 100% Gluten-Free Food Truck parked outside Red Arrow Brewing (5255 Chaster Road) for their famous tacos at Red Arrow Brewery from 12-5pm but hours can vary. Call Red Beer Brewing to confirm at (250) 597-0037. ‘Contactless COVID’ precautions strictly adhered to! Pay stations sanitized between each order.
TUESDAYS! Tacos are just $3 each – instead of the regular $4 – at Red Arrow Brewery.
- Pork Belly Lovers! Taco Revolutions cures fresh slabs of this porcine delicacy by rubbing them in a dry brine using salt and spices, cures for 2 days, then slow-smokes them over a hardwood blend. Made in small batches, arrive early before these tacos sell out!
Taco Revolution’s tortillas are prepared fresh daily at their dedicated gluten-free facility, made with gluten-free corn masa 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 locally sourced, wild-caught Rockfish 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
Classic Beef
Chicken Tinga
Cochinita Pibil
Refried Bean
Chorizo Vegetariano
Carne Asada
Grilled Fish
Pork Belly
Al Pastor, Jerk Chicken, Braised Lamb …
If you’re in love with the fixings from Taco Revolution’s 100% Gluten-Free Food Truck, here’s your chance to enjoy their fresh IXIM tortillas and authentic Mexican spices, salsas, bean dips and taco fillings in your own home! All 100% gluten free!
ixim.ca • [email protected] • Facebook • Twitter
About IXIM Tortillas
- Ixim is Cowichan Valley’s own locally produced, fresh corn tortilla maker. Ixim tortillas contain only heirloom (non-GMO) corn, water, and lime; no artificial fillers, preservatives, or unnatural genetically modified ‘frankencorn’ like most tortillas you find in stores.
- Ixim fresh corn tortillas contain only top-quality Non-GMO corn that is naturally gluten-free. They do not contain artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives. The only ingredients are corn, water, and traces of natural lime. Low in fat, a good source of dietary fibre and healthy carbohydrates, and have a glycemic index of 40 (low). Contain a range of nutrients and minerals such as protein, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and B vitamins. And as a bonus, each tortilla contains less than 50 calories. So go ahead and eat a few!
Seasonings – 100% gluten-free
- Chorizo Spice Mix
- Taco Seasoning Mix
- Nun’s Mistake Mole
Salsas – fresh sauce. Ideal for dipping.
- Fresh Tomato Salsa, Medium or Spicy Heat
Pico de Gallo – fresh, raw vegetables, never cooked. Ideal as a salad or a filling
- Mild or Medium Heat
Fillings
- Shredded Chicken Tinga
- Pulled Pork Cochinita Pibil
- Refried Beans
- Vegan Chorizo
Bean Dip
Where to Buy
Cow-Op Marketplace
- Have IXIM products delivered to your home in Cowichan Valley/ Ladysmith / Mill Bay / Sahtlam area through Cowichan Co-op Marketplace (Cow-op).
- Click here to register.
- If already a member, go to ‘Mexican Cuisine‘
HOW DOES IT WORK?
- Order online from Friday 12pm to midnight Monday (PST) via http://www.cow-op.ca.
- Look for ‘Shop by,’ and then choose ‘Mexican Cuisine.’
- All orders are home delivered from Ladysmith down to Mill Bay on Thursdays.
- Victoria – pick up at Zero Waste Emporium – 1728 Douglas St.
- New! Bike delivery in downtown Duncan. Learn more here.
Esquimalt Farmer’s Market
- Purchase fresh tortillas and authentic Mexican spices, salsas, bean dips and taco fillings at their their ‘IXIM’ Market Table!
- Esquimalt Farmer’s Market on Thursdays between 4:30 and 7:30 during market season
- Equimalt Farmer’s Market • COVID-19 Precautions • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram
- Order ahead! Email [email protected] directly if you would like to pre-order.
- Pay by e-transfer or via iximcanada.square.site.
Cedar Farmer’s Market
- Purchase fresh tortillas and authentic Mexican spices, salsas, bean dips and taco fillings at their their ‘IXIM’ Market Table!
- Sundays from Mother’s Day to the last weekend in October 10am to 1pm
- 1984 Woodbank Road in Nanaimo
- cedarfarmersmarket.org • Facebook • Instagram
- Order ahead! Email [email protected] directly if you would like to pre-order.
- Pay by e-transfer or via iximcanada.square.site.
Order & Pick up at the Taco Revolution Food Truck
- Call ahead at 250-244-6492
- Find Taco Revolution 100% Gluten-Free Food Truck parked outside Red Arrow Brewing (5255 Chaster Road) most Tuesdays for their famous $3 tacos – instead of the regular $4 – and on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Noon to 5pm. Call Red Beer Brewing to confirm at (250) 597-0037.
Taco Revolution Food Truck
Check the Events Schedule for Today’s Location
Bring the Taco Revolution to your event.
Taco Revolution takes care of your guests with their “All-you-can-eat taco parties.” Like having an open bar, but with tacos! Their prices 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 [email protected] or call 250-244-6492 with the desired date, the proposed number of attendees and your preferred budget.
They provide service in Sidney, Victoria, Sooke, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, Duncan, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Cedar, Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Comox/Courtenay, and anywhere in between.
‘Dining-in’ is back at 900 Degrees Wood-Fired Pizzeria Langford 4:30 to 8pm
Introducing 900° 2 Go! Contactless Take-Out & Curb-Side Pick Up.
900 Degrees offers delivery up to 7km distance. Enter your address at https://900degrees.moduurn.com for eligibility and to calculate your delivery charge (between $3.50 and $5.50.)
Build Your Own
Organic tomato sauce, house-made lemon olive, aged balsamic reduction, brie cream sauce, chilli oil, house-made pesto, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, & pizza dough, to go!
Phone orders 250-590-4493. Special COVID-19 hours, open daily from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Order online here
- 900 Degrees Wood-Fired Pizza 101B 2401 Millstream Avenue, Victoria (250) 590-4493
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- Contact Executive Chef & Owner Adrian Ortiz-Mena
My curiosity about 900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria was piqued when I read in the September Edition of Eat Magazine (page 27) that the owner’s son was a celiac. Executive Chef and Owner, Adrian Ortiz-Mena was quoted as saying,
- “I think the most innovative thing we have done is bringing really good gluten-free pizza to our customers. My son was diagnosed celiac when he was 5 years old … and he loved pizza. It broke my heart thinking that he could no longer have pizza, so I developed a gluten-free pizza dough just for him. It was a real challenge, a labour of love.”
The Celiac Scene needed to learn more!
I popped into this warm and inviting restaurant on a cold and rainy September night, hoping for the opportunity to speak to a chef or server about their gluten-free options.
I was pleasantly surprised when Adrian himself bounded from the back of the restaurant only too eager to share his son’s health journey and how he had worked at home to create a gluten-free crust that met his discerning chef standards. Using one of the best all-purpose gluten-free flour mixes on the market and few extra-special ingredients, he was able to create a crust that pleased his son – and one that Adrian believed would please his customers.
The details.
As our community well knows, it takes more that a crust to create a gluten-free pizza. Adrian set about to contact the manufacturers of every ingredient used in his entire operation to ensure that the components used in all of his pizzas were celiac-safe. Apart from the wheat flour used for his regular crusts and the garlic bread, every ingredient that 900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria in house is gluten-free.
What about the process?
Adrian brimmed with enthusiasm as he explained that gluten-free pizzas are entirely prepared in a dedicated gluten-free area, in a room away from the regular production area. Sauces and toppings are stored in dedicated containers and applied with dedicated utensils that are never used to dress regular pizzas.
When a gluten-free order is processed, the chef washes his hands – up to his elbows – before starting work on an the order. When complete, the pizza is placed on a dedicated gluten-free pizza peel (handle) and transported to the 900˚ pizza oven where it is cooked to perfection.
Here’s where it gets complicated.
At 900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria, pizzas are cooked directly on the hearth of their single pizza oven, where other gluten pizzas have also been cooked. The concern on my face prompted Adrian to escort me directly to the oven itself where he proceeded to sweep to the side the burnt, charcoal dust of the pizza crusts that had been cooked.
While Adrian whole heartedly agreed with me that deep frying food at a standard 325-375˚F does not destroy gluten, he maintains that incinerating to 900˚residual gluten crumbs and flour from previously cooked pizzas and then sweeping them aside, most assuredly does.
That said, 900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria is pleased to cook gluten-free pizzas on sanitized pizza pans for any gluten-free diner’s peace of mind. As a wood-fired pizza purist however, Adrian cautions that cooking pizza on a pan may generate different results.
Final consideration.
900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria is most assuredly a pizza lover’s pizzeria. Gluten pizza dough is thrown into the air with gusto, wheat flour coats the kitchen floor like dance dust and a fine coat of flour is evident on surfaces throughout the main preparation area.
That said after two years’ serving gluten-free pizza, Adrian shared that there have been no reports from gluten-free diners that they have experienced gluten contamination.
As Adrian is quoted as saying in the EAT Magazine article, “I don’t think we really did anything new – we just did it better!”
I would have to agree: for celiac diners who are comfortable with these practices or those who avoid gluten as a lifestyle choice, 900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria sets the gluten-free bar as high as I have seen it on Vancouver Island.
Love Pasta?
900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria stages occasional pasta specials and always offer the option of Italy’s Schar Gluten-Free Pasta to gluten-free diners!
Gluten-Free Beer?
900˚ Wood Fired Pizza is pleased to serve 100% gluten-free Forager Beer, made in Whistler from sorghum and rice.
“Where to Eat in Canada” adds @900.degrees to it’s list of worthy restaurants, calling their pizza “as close to perfection as it’s possible to get,” and one of only a handful of restaurants here in Victoria named “Good Buys”. Check out the full review on page 306 of the 2017-18 guide published by Oberon Press. Pick up your copy today!
University & College Students – enjoy 10% off EVERY DAY with provision of student ID card.
- Some restrictions apply. No discount on sale items.
A bustling market just 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!
3829 Cadboro Bay Road • 250-477-6513 • [email protected]
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• 10% Student discount EVERY day!
A bustling market just 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!
What’s New at Pepper’s Foods!
“Any time a local vendor or distributor approaches us with a local product, we’re all ears! ” Scott Zaichkowsky, Assistant Grocery Manager
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!
Pepper’s Foods Wins Independent Grocer Award! Click for more information
Apart from carrying retailers, the best way to get Bake My Day to you in the Cowichan Valley/ Ladysmith / Mill Bay / Sahtlam area is through Cowichan Co-op Marketplace (Cow-op).
All of Bake My Day’s products are available – as well as some that you cannot buy at retail outlets ie 5 kg Flour, Pot Pies, Curry Chicken Hand Pies, Spanakopita and more! Have them delivered to your door!
Victoria – pick up at Zero Waste Emporium – 1728 Douglas St
HOW DOES IT WORK?
- Order online from Thursday 12pm to midnight Monday (PST) via http://www.cow-op.ca. Look for ‘Bake My Day’ under ‘Shop by.’
- All orders are home delivered from Ladysmith down to Mill Bay on Thursdays.
- New! Bike delivery in downtown Duncan. Learn more here.
- Dale says, “Our products are still available through the bakery in Duncan, but please order ahead by phone 250-748-8450 or by email at [email protected] so that your order can be prepared and ready at the door.”
Bake My Day’s fabulous gluten-free tarts, turnovers, pies, sausage rolls and spanakopita are created in a dedicated gluten-free facility from documented to be gluten-free ingredients.
Enjoy these sumptuous delicacies on the spot and / or purchase ready-to-bake versions to take home and savor, warm from your own oven. Dale’s pie shells and groundbreaking, ready-to-roll puff pastry dough let you become the gluten-free chef you’ve always wanted to be. Ask about their dairy-free options.
- Outlet Store at 3030 Dogwood Road, Duncan (Tuesday to Saturday 7am to 3pm)
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Puff Pastry Tips from Dale!
- If you have time, it’s best to thaw puff pastry overnight in the fridge.
- If you don’t have time, thaw it on the counter until it’s pliable enough to unfold without cracking, but still cool to the touch. Keep a close eye on it — if the dough feels very limp, refrigerate it for 30 minutes to help it firm up again.
- One of the biggest mistakes you can make is leaving it on the counter for too long. A room-temperature atmosphere will cause the puff pastry to wilt and become floppy. That, in turn, will make the layers stick, and render it almost impossible to work with. If your puff pastry gets too soft, return it to the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes before moving forward.
- Lightly roll out the puff pastry: Dust the top of the puff with just a little GF flour, then use a rolling pin to lightly roll. Puff pastry should be rolled out to approx. 4-5 mm depth.
- Follow any puff pastry recipe, remembering that ALL pastry (gluten-free or not) bakes off flakiest when chilled for a short time before baking in a hot oven ie 10-15 min in freezer first after making your ‘creation.’
- If you’re making a filled pastry, like a pot pie, for example, cut a few vents in the dough so hot air can escape and circulate as it bakes. If you skip this step, and you’ll have a soggy interior.
- We generally egg wash pastry before baking to give it that yummy golden colour
- A very general rule for baking the puff pastry is the following – bear in mind that oven temperatures vary.
- Set the oven to 200° C (400° F – gas 6) and bake in the middle of the oven for 20 minutes to 25 minutes. Check after 20 minutes as it’s easy to burn the edges from cooking for too long.
- Scraps can be gathered up and be reused. Make sure that scraps are layered on top of each other – not scrunched up into a ball, before re-rolling.
Ready to Eat!
Ready to Bake!
If you like the fixings from Taco Revolution’s 100% Gluten-Free Food Truck, here’s your chance to have their Mexican spices, salsas, bean dips, mole, and of course corn tortillas and taco fillings delivered to your home in Cowichan Valley/ Ladysmith / Mill Bay / Sahtlam area through Cowichan Co-op Marketplace (Cow-op) under the name of ‘IXIM’!
Victoria – pick up at Zero Waste Emporium – 1728 Douglas St.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
- Order online from Thursday 12pm to midnight Monday (PST) via http://www.cow-op.ca. Look for ‘Shop by,’ and then choose Mexican Cuisine.
- All orders are home delivered from Ladysmith down to Mill Bay on Thursdays.
- New! Bike delivery in downtown Duncan. Learn more here.
ixim.ca • [email protected] • Facebook • Twitter
About IXIM Tortillas
- Ixim is Cowichan Valley’s own locally produced, fresh corn tortilla maker. Ixim tortillas contain only heirloom (non-GMO) corn, water, and lime; no artificial fillers, preservatives, or unnatural genetically modified ‘frankencorn’ like most tortillas you find in stores.
- Ixim fresh corn tortillas contain only top-quality Non-GMO corn that is naturally gluten-free. They do not contain artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives. The only ingredients are corn, water, and traces of natural lime. Low in fat, a good source of dietary fibre and healthy carbohydrates, and have a glycemic index of 40 (low). Contain a range of nutrients and minerals such as protein, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and B vitamins. And as a bonus, each tortilla contains less than 50 calories. So go ahead and eat a few!
Seasonings – 100% gluten-free
- Chorizo Spice Mix
- Taco Seasoning Mix
- Nun’s Mistake Mole
Salsas – fresh sauce. Ideal for dipping.
- Fresh Tomato Salsa, Medium or Spicy Heat
Pico de Gallo – fresh, raw vegetables, never cooked. Ideal as a salad or a filling
- Mild or Medium Heat
Fillings
- Shredded Chicken Tinga
- Pulled Pork Cochinita Pibil
- Refried Beans
- Vegan Chorizo
Bean Dip
Where Else to Buy
Esquimalt Farmer’s Market
- Purchase fresh tortillas and authentic Mexican spices, salsas, bean dips and taco fillings at their their ‘IXIM’ Market Table!
- Esquimalt Farmer’s Market on Thursdays between 4:30 and 7:30 during market season
- Equimalt Farmer’s Market • COVID-19 Precautions • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram
- Order ahead! Email [email protected] directly if you would like to pre-order.
- Pay by e-transfer or via iximcanada.square.site.
Cedar Farmer’s Market
- Purchase fresh tortillas and authentic Mexican spices, salsas, bean dips and taco fillings at their their ‘IXIM’ Market Table!
- Sundays from Mother’s Day to the last weekend in October 10am to 1pm
- 1984 Woodbank Road in Nanaimo
- cedarfarmersmarket.org • Facebook • Instagram
- Order ahead! Email [email protected] directly if you would like to pre-order.
- Pay by e-transfer or via iximcanada.square.site.
Order & Pick up at the Taco Revolution Food Truck
- Call ahead at 250-244-6492
- Find Taco Revolution 100% Gluten-Free Food Truck parked outside Red Arrow Brewing (5255 Chaster Road) most Tuesdays for their famous $3 tacos – instead of the regular $4 – and on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Noon to 5pm. Call Red Beer Brewing to confirm at (250) 597-0037.
Taco Revolution Food Truck
Check the Events Schedule for Today’s Location
- Pork Belly Lovers! Taco Revolutions cures fresh slabs of this porcine delicacy by rubbing them in a dry brine using salt and spices, cures for 2 days, then slow-smokes them over a hardwood blend. Made in small batches, arrive early before these tacos sell out!
Taco Revolution’s tortillas are prepared fresh daily at their dedicated gluten-free facility, made with gluten-free corn masa 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 locally sourced, wild-caught Rockfish 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
Classic Beef
Chicken Tinga
Cochinita Pibil
Refried Bean
Chorizo Vegetariano
Carne Asada
Grilled Fish
Pork Belly
Al Pastor, Jerk Chicken, Braised Lamb …
Bring the Taco Revolution to your event.
Taco Revolution takes care of your guests with their “All-you-can-eat taco parties.” Like having an open bar, but with tacos! Their prices 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 [email protected] or call 250-244-6492 with the desired date, the proposed number of attendees and your preferred budget.
They provide service in Sidney, Victoria, Sooke, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, Duncan, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Cedar, Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Comox/Courtenay, and anywhere in between.
If you’re in love with the fixings from Taco Revolution’s 100% Gluten-Free Food Truck, here’s your chance to enjoy their fresh IXIM tortillas and authentic Mexican spices, salsas, bean dips and taco fillings in your own home! All 100% gluten free!
ixim.ca • [email protected] • Facebook • Twitter
Cedar Farmer’s Market! Sundays from Mother’s Day to the last weekend in October 10am to 1pm at 1984 Woodbank Road in Nanaimo. cedarfarmersmarket.org • Facebook • Instagram
Order ahead! Email [email protected] directly if you would like to pre-order. Pay by e-transfer or via iximcanada.square.site.
About IXIM Tortillas
- Ixim is Cowichan Valley’s own locally produced, fresh corn tortilla maker. Ixim tortillas contain only heirloom (non-GMO) corn, water, and lime; no artificial fillers, preservatives, or unnatural genetically modified ‘frankencorn’ like most tortillas you find in stores.
- Ixim fresh corn tortillas contain only top-quality Non-GMO corn that is naturally gluten-free. They do not contain artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives. The only ingredients are corn, water, and traces of natural lime. Low in fat, a good source of dietary fibre and healthy carbohydrates, and have a glycemic index of 40 (low). Contain a range of nutrients and minerals such as protein, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and B vitamins. And as a bonus, each tortilla contains less than 50 calories. So go ahead and eat a few!
Seasonings – 100% gluten-free
- Chorizo Spice Mix
- Taco Seasoning Mix
- Nun’s Mistake Mole
Salsas – fresh sauce. Ideal for dipping.
- Fresh Tomato Salsa, Medium or Spicy Heat
Pico de Gallo – fresh, raw vegetables, never cooked. Ideal as a salad or a filling
- Mild or Medium Heat
Fillings
- Shredded Chicken Tinga
- Pulled Pork Cochinita Pibil
- Refried Beans
- Vegan Chorizo
Bean Dip
Where to Buy
Cow-Op Marketplace
- Have IXIM products delivered to your home in Cowichan Valley/ Ladysmith / Mill Bay / Sahtlam area through Cowichan Co-op Marketplace (Cow-op).
- Click here to register.
- If already a member, go to ‘Mexican Cuisine‘
HOW DOES IT WORK?
- Order online from Friday 12pm to midnight Monday (PST) via http://www.cow-op.ca.
- Look for ‘Shop by,’ and then choose ‘Mexican Cuisine.’
- All orders are home delivered from Ladysmith down to Mill Bay on Thursdays.
- Victoria – pick up at Zero Waste Emporium – 1728 Douglas St.
- New! Bike delivery in downtown Duncan. Learn more here.
Esquimalt Farmer’s Market
- Purchase fresh tortillas and authentic Mexican spices, salsas, bean dips and taco fillings at their their ‘IXIM’ Market Table!
- Esquimalt Farmer’s Market on Thursdays between 4:30 and 7:30 during market season
- Equimalt Farmer’s Market • COVID-19 Precautions • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram
- Order ahead! Email [email protected] directly if you would like to pre-order.
- Pay by e-transfer or via iximcanada.square.site.
Order & Pick up at the Taco Revolution Food Truck
- Call ahead at 250-244-6492
- Find Taco Revolution 100% Gluten-Free Food Truck parked outside Red Arrow Brewing (5255 Chaster Road) most Tuesdays for their famous $3 tacos – instead of the regular $4 – and on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Noon to 5pm. Call Red Beer Brewing to confirm at (250) 597-0037.
Taco Revolution Food Truck
Check the Events Schedule for Today’s Location
- Pork Belly Lovers! Taco Revolutions cures fresh slabs of this porcine delicacy by rubbing them in a dry brine using salt and spices, cures for 2 days, then slow-smokes them over a hardwood blend. Made in small batches, arrive early before these tacos sell out!
Taco Revolution’s tortillas are prepared fresh daily at their dedicated gluten-free facility, made with gluten-free corn masa 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 locally sourced, wild-caught Rockfish 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
Classic Beef
Chicken Tinga
Cochinita Pibil
Refried Bean
Chorizo Vegetariano
Carne Asada
Grilled Fish
Pork Belly
Al Pastor, Jerk Chicken, Braised Lamb …
Bring the Taco Revolution to your event.
Taco Revolution takes care of your guests with their “All-you-can-eat taco parties.” Like having an open bar, but with tacos! Their prices 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 [email protected] or call 250-244-6492 with the desired date, the proposed number of attendees and your preferred budget.
They provide service in Sidney, Victoria, Sooke, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, Duncan, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Cedar, Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Comox/Courtenay, and anywhere in between.
Enjoy a delicious gluten-free Northern Indian buffet from 11am to 3pm, 7 days per week for just $13.99! Guaranteed to satisfy. You can also order your favourite East Indian dishes from their comprehensive menu – 90% gluten-free. Gluten-free items clearly noted on menu. Dedicated deep fryer. Pure heaven for East Indian aficionados!
Enjoy a bounty of Northern Indian classics from 11am to 3pm, 7 days per week for just $13.99! Guaranteed to satisfy. You can also order your favourite East Indian dishes from their comprehensive menu. Gluten-free items clearly are noted. Dedicated deep fryer.
Royal Spice embraces the spirit of true Indian Cuisine with a mix of both traditional & inventive new takes on this beloved ethnic cuisine. Their team of chefs strive to give us our best gluten-free experience of Indian flavor. Enjoy authentic Indian cooking in a casual, family friendly environment. Learn more about Royal Spice
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Gluten-Free Starters
- Vegetable Pakora – Cauliflower, potato, onions, spinach, carrots deep fried in chickpea flour batter
- Onion Bhaija – Deep Fried Onion Slices marinated with Chickpea batter
- Aloo Tikka Chaat – Crispy potato patties served with chickpea masala
- Gobhi Garlic – Crispy fried cauliflower tossed with garlic
- Paneer Pakora – Batter fried cottage cheese served with mint sauce
- Chicken Pakora – Batter fried boneless chicken served with mint sauce
- Chicken Wings – Overnight marinated chicken wings finished in clay oven or sautéd with spices, served with mint and yogurt chutney
- Fish Pakora – Batter fried fish served with mint sauce
- Calamari Pakora – Crispy fried calamari served with mint sauce
- Curried Mussels – Mussels simmered in onion sauce
Gluten-Free Soups
- Dal – Lentil based soup
- Tomato – Lentil based soup with tomato
- Vegetable – Mélange of vegetables flavored with coconut milk
- Muligatawny – Lentil & Chicken based soup with fresh herbs & spices
Gluten-Free Salads
- Lachha Onion, Garden Green, Kachumber and Caesar Salads
Gluten-Free Vegetarian Curries
- Dal Makhani – Black lentil simmered overnight on slow charcoal fire finished with cream & butter
- Dal Tadka – Yellow lentil tempered cumin seeds & chillies
- Kadhi Pakora – A combination of dumpling in gram flour curry
- Bhindi Masala – Ladyfinger cooked with onions, Indian spices & herbs
- Aloo Gobhi – Fresh cauliflower & potatoes cooked with onion & tomatoes
- Palak Kofta – Spinach & vegetable dumplings served in creamy spinach sauce
- Mix Vegetable – Mélange of vegetables cooked with Indian spices & herbs
- Vegetable Vindaloo – Mélange of vegetables cooked with tangy tamarind based ginger & spice blend
- Eggplant Bharta (Seasoned Roasted Eggplant) – Mashed Eggplant cooked with peas, onion & tomato
- Chana Masala – A favourite dish from North India has chickpeas cooked with herbs & spices
- Shahi Paneer – Cottage cheese cubes cooked in cashew based curry with added dry fruits, saffron
- Mutter Paneer – Cottage cheese & peas in tomato based gravy finished with cream
- Chilli Paneer – Marinated cottage cheese deep fried, cooked with red chillies, onions, capsicum
- Paneer Saag – Cottage cheese cooked with pureed spinach & spices
- Paneer Tikka Masala – Marinated cottage cheese cubes grilled and cooked in rich tomato based gravy
- Malai Kofta – Soft cottage cheese dumplings simmered in aromatic cashew nut gravy
- Navratan Korma – Mix Vegetable and paneer in cashew based gravy
- Kadhai Paneer – Cottage cheese in a thick gravy made with cream, tomatoes and spices
- Paneer Handi – Cottage cheese in dry brown gravy base of onion with bell pepper & rich in spices
- Paneer Makhni – Cottage cheese cubes in rich tomato based gravy
- Aloo Mutter – Peas & potatoes in spiced creamy tomato based sauce
Gluten-Free Meat Curries
Gluten-Free Tandooris – baked in a clay oven and served with mint and yogurt chutney
- Tandoori Paneer – Cottage Cheese pieces barbequed on skewers in a traditional Indian Clay oven
- Tandoori Veg – Broccoli, cauliflower, bell pepper & potato barbequed on skewers in clay oven
- Fish Tikka – Marinated fish finished in clay oven
- Chicken Tikka – Marinated boneless pieces of chicken with yoghurt ginger & spices
- Chick Mali Tikka – Chicken marinated in cream cheese, ginger, garlic & exotic spices
- Tandoori Chicken – Chicken barbequed on skewers in Tandoor
- Lamb Kebab – Lamb meat marinated with yoghurt, ginger- garlic paste & spices skewered in Tandoor
- Seekh Kabob – Minced Lamb Infused with Ginger, Chilies, Coriander, Cumin Skewered in Tandoor
- Tandoori Prawns – Prawns barbequed on skewers in Tandoor
- Tandoori Platter – Make your own platter with a blend of any of above four tandoori entrees’
- Lamb Chops – Marinated Lamb Chops with yoghurt, ginger- garlic paste & spices skewered in Tandoor
Gluten-Free Biryani
- One dish- rice based meals made with your choice of vegetable, chicken, lamb, beef, prawn or goat.
Gluten-Free Salads
- Lachha Onion, Garden, Kachumber and Tandoori Caesar
Gluten-Free Side Orders
- Pickles, Mango Chutney, Papadams & Mint/Tamarind Chutney
Gluten-Free Rice Dishes
- Steamed Rice
- Pulao – Sautéed vegetable,cumin & peas tossed with rice
- Coconut – Rice cooked with coconut milk
Gluten-Free Sides
- Pickles, Mango Chutney, Papadams and Mint/Tamarind Chutney
Gluten-Free Yogurts
- Plain Yoghurt – Homemade curd
- Mix Raita – Yoghurt mixed with coarse vegetables
- Boondi Raita – Yoghurt mixed with tiny fried gram flour balls
- Pineapple Raita – Yoghurt mixed with pineapple
Gluten-Free Desserts
- Rasmalai – Cheese dumplings, steeped in a concoction of reduced milk
- Rice Pudding – Indian sweet made with rice & milk flavored with cardamom
- Gajar Ka Halwa – Shredded sweet carrots simmered with milk
- Sponge Rasgulla – Dumplings of cottage cheese cooked in light sugar syrup
- Ice Cream – Cardamom, Mango, Rose and Coconut
Royal Spice also offers catering services to events, weddings, graduations, corporate and holiday parties. Exceptional Indian food made with quality ingredients at affordable prices.
Six Mile Pub Believes in Great Food that Happens to be Gluten Free!
The 160 year-old View Royal pub that served the Gold Rush has set the gold standard for gluten free! Pub fare created with culinary flare, Six Mile is proud to serve ‘SIX-Nature’ chicken wings, deep-fried halibut and – wait for it – safe french fries, yam fries and even onion rings cooked in a dedicated deep fryer! Six Mile Pub’s Red Seal Chefs and their protégées pride themselves on meeting the needs of celiac diners and anyone with sensitivities i.e. dairy, soy, nuts or shellfish.
Find Six Mile Pub at 494 Old Island Highway in View Royal, British Columbia
250-478-3121 • Free Parking • Accessible • Six Mile Pub • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram
Be sure to ask for their ‘Feature Sheet!’
- Six Mile Pub Videos – click here.
- Proud to serve 100% Gluten-Free Bard’s Beer
- Six Mile Pub Celebrates 160 Years in View Royal
There’s a cozy corner, a sun-drenched patio or a pool table just right for you. Families are welcome with a menu made with the celiac child in mind. The family room, open daily until 9pm also makes a great space for group functions.
- TESTIMONIAL: Just had dinner last night at the 6 Mile Pub on Old Island Highway. Wow! I have eaten here before but was amazed again at the GF menu selection, presentation, deliciousness, and the feeling of safety eating there. We went with another family and it was so awesome that I could share food with others who easily ordered GF even though they aren’t Celiac because there is just so many good things to choose from. The calamari is the best I have had anywhere. All the desserts were gluten free. How is this possible I wondered? I asked the waitress and she told me the chef is Celiac! We need more Celiac chefs that are this creative!! I this has got to be best restaurant for dinner for Celiacs in the Victoria area.
Six Mile produces its own light and fluffy gluten-free buns with a Celiac Scene Approved Secret Ingredient!
Six Mile Pub pulls out all the gluten-free stops – every Sunday! Gluten-free hotcake stack, eggs benedict, omelettes, hash browns and amazing desserts! Gear up with a Mimosa, a Caesar or even a gluten-free Bard’s Beer! Gots Kids? Ask to be seated in the Family Room and order from the Kids Menu!
Unique at The Six Mile
- We do not own or use microwave ovens
- Only high-quality oil is used in our fryers. While more costly, the quality is in the taste and the value is in its healthful properties
- We serve handmade artisan products including pasta, sausages & bread
- Our apiary produces an abundance of honey that we use in many recipes
- All seafood options are recommended by the Vancouver Aquarium as ocean-friendly
- Patrons of all ages (including minors) are always welcome
‘Dining-in’ is back at 900 Degrees Wood-Fired Pizzeria Langford 4:30 to 8pm
Introducing 900° 2 Go! Contactless Take-Out & Curb-Side Pick Up.
900 Degrees offers delivery up to 7km distance. Enter your address at https://900degrees.moduurn.com for eligibility and to calculate your delivery charge (between $3.50 and $5.50.)
Build Your Own
Organic tomato sauce, house-made lemon olive, aged balsamic reduction, brie cream sauce, chilli oil, house-made pesto, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, & pizza dough, to go!
Phone orders 250-590-4493. Special COVID-19 hours, open daily from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Order online here
- 900 Degrees Wood-Fired Pizza 101B 2401 Millstream Avenue, Victoria (250) 590-4493
- Menu • Facebook • Instagram
- Contact Executive Chef & Owner Adrian Ortiz-Mena
My curiosity about 900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria was piqued when I read in the September Edition of Eat Magazine (page 27) that the owner’s son was a celiac. Executive Chef and Owner, Adrian Ortiz-Mena was quoted as saying,
- “I think the most innovative thing we have done is bringing really good gluten-free pizza to our customers. My son was diagnosed celiac when he was 5 years old … and he loved pizza. It broke my heart thinking that he could no longer have pizza, so I developed a gluten-free pizza dough just for him. It was a real challenge, a labour of love.”
The Celiac Scene needed to learn more!
I popped into this warm and inviting restaurant on a cold and rainy September night, hoping for the opportunity to speak to a chef or server about their gluten-free options.
I was pleasantly surprised when Adrian himself bounded from the back of the restaurant only too eager to share his son’s health journey and how he had worked at home to create a gluten-free crust that met his discerning chef standards. Using one of the best all-purpose gluten-free flour mixes on the market and few extra-special ingredients, he was able to create a crust that pleased his son – and one that Adrian believed would please his customers.
The details.
As our community well knows, it takes more that a crust to create a gluten-free pizza. Adrian set about to contact the manufacturers of every ingredient used in his entire operation to ensure that the components used in all of his pizzas were celiac-safe. Apart from the wheat flour used for his regular crusts and the garlic bread, every ingredient that 900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria in house is gluten-free.
What about the process?
Adrian brimmed with enthusiasm as he explained that gluten-free pizzas are entirely prepared in a dedicated gluten-free area, in a room away from the regular production area. Sauces and toppings are stored in dedicated containers and applied with dedicated utensils that are never used to dress regular pizzas.
When a gluten-free order is processed, the chef washes his hands – up to his elbows – before starting work on an the order. When complete, the pizza is placed on a dedicated gluten-free pizza peel (handle) and transported to the 900˚ pizza oven where it is cooked to perfection.
Here’s where it gets complicated.
At 900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria, pizzas are cooked directly on the hearth of their single pizza oven, where other gluten pizzas have also been cooked. The concern on my face prompted Adrian to escort me directly to the oven itself where he proceeded to sweep to the side the burnt, charcoal dust of the pizza crusts that had been cooked.
While Adrian whole heartedly agreed with me that deep frying food at a standard 325-375˚F does not destroy gluten, he maintains that incinerating to 900˚residual gluten crumbs and flour from previously cooked pizzas and then sweeping them aside, most assuredly does.
That said, 900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria is pleased to cook gluten-free pizzas on sanitized pizza pans for any gluten-free diner’s peace of mind. As a wood-fired pizza purist however, Adrian cautions that cooking pizza on a pan may generate different results.
Final consideration.
900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria is most assuredly a pizza lover’s pizzeria. Gluten pizza dough is thrown into the air with gusto, wheat flour coats the kitchen floor like dance dust and a fine coat of flour is evident on surfaces throughout the main preparation area.
That said after two years’ serving gluten-free pizza, Adrian shared that there have been no reports from gluten-free diners that they have experienced gluten contamination.
As Adrian is quoted as saying in the EAT Magazine article, “I don’t think we really did anything new – we just did it better!”
I would have to agree: for celiac diners who are comfortable with these practices or those who avoid gluten as a lifestyle choice, 900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria sets the gluten-free bar as high as I have seen it on Vancouver Island.
Love Pasta?
900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria stages occasional pasta specials and always offer the option of Italy’s Schar Gluten-Free Pasta to gluten-free diners!
Gluten-Free Beer?
900˚ Wood Fired Pizza is pleased to serve 100% gluten-free Forager Beer, made in Whistler from sorghum and rice.
“Where to Eat in Canada” adds @900.degrees to it’s list of worthy restaurants, calling their pizza “as close to perfection as it’s possible to get,” and one of only a handful of restaurants here in Victoria named “Good Buys”. Check out the full review on page 306 of the 2017-18 guide published by Oberon Press. Pick up your copy today!
University & College Students – enjoy 10% off EVERY DAY with provision of student ID card.
- Some restrictions apply. No discount on sale items.
A bustling market just 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!
3829 Cadboro Bay Road • 250-477-6513 • [email protected]
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- Peppers-foods.com/inside-peppers
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- Pepper’s Gluten-Free Product List
- Pepper’s Foods’ Complete Flyer
• 10% Student discount EVERY day!
A bustling market just 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!
What’s New at Pepper’s Foods!
“Any time a local vendor or distributor approaches us with a local product, we’re all ears! ” Scott Zaichkowsky, Assistant Grocery Manager
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!
Pepper’s Foods Wins Independent Grocer Award! Click for more information
Apart from carrying retailers, the best way to get Bake My Day to you in the Cowichan Valley/ Ladysmith / Mill Bay / Sahtlam area is through Cowichan Co-op Marketplace (Cow-op).
All of Bake My Day’s products are available – as well as some that you cannot buy at retail outlets ie 5 kg Flour, Pot Pies, Curry Chicken Hand Pies, Spanakopita and more! Have them delivered to your door!
Victoria – pick up at Zero Waste Emporium – 1728 Douglas St
HOW DOES IT WORK?
- Order online from Thursday 12pm to midnight Monday (PST) via http://www.cow-op.ca. Look for ‘Bake My Day’ under ‘Shop by.’
- All orders are home delivered from Ladysmith down to Mill Bay on Thursdays.
- New! Bike delivery in downtown Duncan. Learn more here.
- Dale says, “Our products are still available through the bakery in Duncan, but please order ahead by phone 250-748-8450 or by email at [email protected] so that your order can be prepared and ready at the door.”
Bake My Day’s fabulous gluten-free tarts, turnovers, pies, sausage rolls and spanakopita are created in a dedicated gluten-free facility from documented to be gluten-free ingredients.
Enjoy these sumptuous delicacies on the spot and / or purchase ready-to-bake versions to take home and savor, warm from your own oven. Dale’s pie shells and groundbreaking, ready-to-roll puff pastry dough let you become the gluten-free chef you’ve always wanted to be. Ask about their dairy-free options.
- Outlet Store at 3030 Dogwood Road, Duncan (Tuesday to Saturday 7am to 3pm)
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Puff Pastry Tips from Dale!
- If you have time, it’s best to thaw puff pastry overnight in the fridge.
- If you don’t have time, thaw it on the counter until it’s pliable enough to unfold without cracking, but still cool to the touch. Keep a close eye on it — if the dough feels very limp, refrigerate it for 30 minutes to help it firm up again.
- One of the biggest mistakes you can make is leaving it on the counter for too long. A room-temperature atmosphere will cause the puff pastry to wilt and become floppy. That, in turn, will make the layers stick, and render it almost impossible to work with. If your puff pastry gets too soft, return it to the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes before moving forward.
- Lightly roll out the puff pastry: Dust the top of the puff with just a little GF flour, then use a rolling pin to lightly roll. Puff pastry should be rolled out to approx. 4-5 mm depth.
- Follow any puff pastry recipe, remembering that ALL pastry (gluten-free or not) bakes off flakiest when chilled for a short time before baking in a hot oven ie 10-15 min in freezer first after making your ‘creation.’
- If you’re making a filled pastry, like a pot pie, for example, cut a few vents in the dough so hot air can escape and circulate as it bakes. If you skip this step, and you’ll have a soggy interior.
- We generally egg wash pastry before baking to give it that yummy golden colour
- A very general rule for baking the puff pastry is the following – bear in mind that oven temperatures vary.
- Set the oven to 200° C (400° F – gas 6) and bake in the middle of the oven for 20 minutes to 25 minutes. Check after 20 minutes as it’s easy to burn the edges from cooking for too long.
- Scraps can be gathered up and be reused. Make sure that scraps are layered on top of each other – not scrunched up into a ball, before re-rolling.
Ready to Eat!
Ready to Bake!
If you like the fixings from Taco Revolution’s 100% Gluten-Free Food Truck, here’s your chance to have their Mexican spices, salsas, bean dips, mole, and of course corn tortillas and taco fillings delivered to your home in Cowichan Valley/ Ladysmith / Mill Bay / Sahtlam area through Cowichan Co-op Marketplace (Cow-op) under the name of ‘IXIM’!
Victoria – pick up at Zero Waste Emporium – 1728 Douglas St.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
- Order online from Thursday 12pm to midnight Monday (PST) via http://www.cow-op.ca. Look for ‘Shop by,’ and then choose Mexican Cuisine.
- All orders are home delivered from Ladysmith down to Mill Bay on Thursdays.
- New! Bike delivery in downtown Duncan. Learn more here.
ixim.ca • [email protected] • Facebook • Twitter
About IXIM Tortillas
- Ixim is Cowichan Valley’s own locally produced, fresh corn tortilla maker. Ixim tortillas contain only heirloom (non-GMO) corn, water, and lime; no artificial fillers, preservatives, or unnatural genetically modified ‘frankencorn’ like most tortillas you find in stores.
- Ixim fresh corn tortillas contain only top-quality Non-GMO corn that is naturally gluten-free. They do not contain artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives. The only ingredients are corn, water, and traces of natural lime. Low in fat, a good source of dietary fibre and healthy carbohydrates, and have a glycemic index of 40 (low). Contain a range of nutrients and minerals such as protein, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and B vitamins. And as a bonus, each tortilla contains less than 50 calories. So go ahead and eat a few!
Seasonings – 100% gluten-free
- Chorizo Spice Mix
- Taco Seasoning Mix
- Nun’s Mistake Mole
Salsas – fresh sauce. Ideal for dipping.
- Fresh Tomato Salsa, Medium or Spicy Heat
Pico de Gallo – fresh, raw vegetables, never cooked. Ideal as a salad or a filling
- Mild or Medium Heat
Fillings
- Shredded Chicken Tinga
- Pulled Pork Cochinita Pibil
- Refried Beans
- Vegan Chorizo
Bean Dip
Where Else to Buy
Esquimalt Farmer’s Market
- Purchase fresh tortillas and authentic Mexican spices, salsas, bean dips and taco fillings at their their ‘IXIM’ Market Table!
- Esquimalt Farmer’s Market on Thursdays between 4:30 and 7:30 during market season
- Equimalt Farmer’s Market • COVID-19 Precautions • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram
- Order ahead! Email [email protected] directly if you would like to pre-order.
- Pay by e-transfer or via iximcanada.square.site.
Cedar Farmer’s Market
- Purchase fresh tortillas and authentic Mexican spices, salsas, bean dips and taco fillings at their their ‘IXIM’ Market Table!
- Sundays from Mother’s Day to the last weekend in October 10am to 1pm
- 1984 Woodbank Road in Nanaimo
- cedarfarmersmarket.org • Facebook • Instagram
- Order ahead! Email [email protected] directly if you would like to pre-order.
- Pay by e-transfer or via iximcanada.square.site.
Order & Pick up at the Taco Revolution Food Truck
- Call ahead at 250-244-6492
- Find Taco Revolution 100% Gluten-Free Food Truck parked outside Red Arrow Brewing (5255 Chaster Road) most Tuesdays for their famous $3 tacos – instead of the regular $4 – and on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Noon to 5pm. Call Red Beer Brewing to confirm at (250) 597-0037.
Taco Revolution Food Truck
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- Pork Belly Lovers! Taco Revolutions cures fresh slabs of this porcine delicacy by rubbing them in a dry brine using salt and spices, cures for 2 days, then slow-smokes them over a hardwood blend. Made in small batches, arrive early before these tacos sell out!
Taco Revolution’s tortillas are prepared fresh daily at their dedicated gluten-free facility, made with gluten-free corn masa 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 locally sourced, wild-caught Rockfish 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
Classic Beef
Chicken Tinga
Cochinita Pibil
Refried Bean
Chorizo Vegetariano
Carne Asada
Grilled Fish
Pork Belly
Al Pastor, Jerk Chicken, Braised Lamb …
Bring the Taco Revolution to your event.
Taco Revolution takes care of your guests with their “All-you-can-eat taco parties.” Like having an open bar, but with tacos! Their prices 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 [email protected] or call 250-244-6492 with the desired date, the proposed number of attendees and your preferred budget.
They provide service in Sidney, Victoria, Sooke, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, Duncan, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Cedar, Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Comox/Courtenay, and anywhere in between.
Enjoy a delicious gluten-free Northern Indian buffet from 11am to 3pm, 7 days per week for just $13.99! Guaranteed to satisfy. You can also order your favourite East Indian dishes from their comprehensive menu – 90% gluten-free. Gluten-free items clearly noted on menu. Dedicated deep fryer. Pure heaven for East Indian aficionados!
Enjoy a bounty of Northern Indian classics from 11am to 3pm, 7 days per week for just $13.99! Guaranteed to satisfy. You can also order your favourite East Indian dishes from their comprehensive menu. Gluten-free items clearly are noted. Dedicated deep fryer.
Royal Spice embraces the spirit of true Indian Cuisine with a mix of both traditional & inventive new takes on this beloved ethnic cuisine. Their team of chefs strive to give us our best gluten-free experience of Indian flavor. Enjoy authentic Indian cooking in a casual, family friendly environment. Learn more about Royal Spice
View their menu • Contact • Facebook • Instagram • Twitter
Gluten-Free Starters
- Vegetable Pakora – Cauliflower, potato, onions, spinach, carrots deep fried in chickpea flour batter
- Onion Bhaija – Deep Fried Onion Slices marinated with Chickpea batter
- Aloo Tikka Chaat – Crispy potato patties served with chickpea masala
- Gobhi Garlic – Crispy fried cauliflower tossed with garlic
- Paneer Pakora – Batter fried cottage cheese served with mint sauce
- Chicken Pakora – Batter fried boneless chicken served with mint sauce
- Chicken Wings – Overnight marinated chicken wings finished in clay oven or sautéd with spices, served with mint and yogurt chutney
- Fish Pakora – Batter fried fish served with mint sauce
- Calamari Pakora – Crispy fried calamari served with mint sauce
- Curried Mussels – Mussels simmered in onion sauce
Gluten-Free Soups
- Dal – Lentil based soup
- Tomato – Lentil based soup with tomato
- Vegetable – Mélange of vegetables flavored with coconut milk
- Muligatawny – Lentil & Chicken based soup with fresh herbs & spices
Gluten-Free Salads
- Lachha Onion, Garden Green, Kachumber and Caesar Salads
Gluten-Free Vegetarian Curries
- Dal Makhani – Black lentil simmered overnight on slow charcoal fire finished with cream & butter
- Dal Tadka – Yellow lentil tempered cumin seeds & chillies
- Kadhi Pakora – A combination of dumpling in gram flour curry
- Bhindi Masala – Ladyfinger cooked with onions, Indian spices & herbs
- Aloo Gobhi – Fresh cauliflower & potatoes cooked with onion & tomatoes
- Palak Kofta – Spinach & vegetable dumplings served in creamy spinach sauce
- Mix Vegetable – Mélange of vegetables cooked with Indian spices & herbs
- Vegetable Vindaloo – Mélange of vegetables cooked with tangy tamarind based ginger & spice blend
- Eggplant Bharta (Seasoned Roasted Eggplant) – Mashed Eggplant cooked with peas, onion & tomato
- Chana Masala – A favourite dish from North India has chickpeas cooked with herbs & spices
- Shahi Paneer – Cottage cheese cubes cooked in cashew based curry with added dry fruits, saffron
- Mutter Paneer – Cottage cheese & peas in tomato based gravy finished with cream
- Chilli Paneer – Marinated cottage cheese deep fried, cooked with red chillies, onions, capsicum
- Paneer Saag – Cottage cheese cooked with pureed spinach & spices
- Paneer Tikka Masala – Marinated cottage cheese cubes grilled and cooked in rich tomato based gravy
- Malai Kofta – Soft cottage cheese dumplings simmered in aromatic cashew nut gravy
- Navratan Korma – Mix Vegetable and paneer in cashew based gravy
- Kadhai Paneer – Cottage cheese in a thick gravy made with cream, tomatoes and spices
- Paneer Handi – Cottage cheese in dry brown gravy base of onion with bell pepper & rich in spices
- Paneer Makhni – Cottage cheese cubes in rich tomato based gravy
- Aloo Mutter – Peas & potatoes in spiced creamy tomato based sauce
Gluten-Free Meat Curries
Gluten-Free Tandooris – baked in a clay oven and served with mint and yogurt chutney
- Tandoori Paneer – Cottage Cheese pieces barbequed on skewers in a traditional Indian Clay oven
- Tandoori Veg – Broccoli, cauliflower, bell pepper & potato barbequed on skewers in clay oven
- Fish Tikka – Marinated fish finished in clay oven
- Chicken Tikka – Marinated boneless pieces of chicken with yoghurt ginger & spices
- Chick Mali Tikka – Chicken marinated in cream cheese, ginger, garlic & exotic spices
- Tandoori Chicken – Chicken barbequed on skewers in Tandoor
- Lamb Kebab – Lamb meat marinated with yoghurt, ginger- garlic paste & spices skewered in Tandoor
- Seekh Kabob – Minced Lamb Infused with Ginger, Chilies, Coriander, Cumin Skewered in Tandoor
- Tandoori Prawns – Prawns barbequed on skewers in Tandoor
- Tandoori Platter – Make your own platter with a blend of any of above four tandoori entrees’
- Lamb Chops – Marinated Lamb Chops with yoghurt, ginger- garlic paste & spices skewered in Tandoor
Gluten-Free Biryani
- One dish- rice based meals made with your choice of vegetable, chicken, lamb, beef, prawn or goat.
Gluten-Free Salads
- Lachha Onion, Garden, Kachumber and Tandoori Caesar
Gluten-Free Side Orders
- Pickles, Mango Chutney, Papadams & Mint/Tamarind Chutney
Gluten-Free Rice Dishes
- Steamed Rice
- Pulao – Sautéed vegetable,cumin & peas tossed with rice
- Coconut – Rice cooked with coconut milk
Gluten-Free Sides
- Pickles, Mango Chutney, Papadams and Mint/Tamarind Chutney
Gluten-Free Yogurts
- Plain Yoghurt – Homemade curd
- Mix Raita – Yoghurt mixed with coarse vegetables
- Boondi Raita – Yoghurt mixed with tiny fried gram flour balls
- Pineapple Raita – Yoghurt mixed with pineapple
Gluten-Free Desserts
- Rasmalai – Cheese dumplings, steeped in a concoction of reduced milk
- Rice Pudding – Indian sweet made with rice & milk flavored with cardamom
- Gajar Ka Halwa – Shredded sweet carrots simmered with milk
- Sponge Rasgulla – Dumplings of cottage cheese cooked in light sugar syrup
- Ice Cream – Cardamom, Mango, Rose and Coconut
Royal Spice also offers catering services to events, weddings, graduations, corporate and holiday parties. Exceptional Indian food made with quality ingredients at affordable prices.
‘Dining-in’ is back at 900 Degrees Wood-Fired Pizzeria Langford 4:30 to 8pm
Introducing 900° 2 Go! Contactless Take-Out & Curb-Side Pick Up.
900 Degrees offers delivery up to 7km distance. Enter your address at https://900degrees.moduurn.com for eligibility and to calculate your delivery charge (between $3.50 and $5.50.)
Build Your Own
Organic tomato sauce, house-made lemon olive, aged balsamic reduction, brie cream sauce, chilli oil, house-made pesto, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, & pizza dough, to go!
Phone orders 250-590-4493. Special COVID-19 hours, open daily from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Order online here
- 900 Degrees Wood-Fired Pizza 101B 2401 Millstream Avenue, Victoria (250) 590-4493
- Menu • Facebook • Instagram
- Contact Executive Chef & Owner Adrian Ortiz-Mena
My curiosity about 900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria was piqued when I read in the September Edition of Eat Magazine (page 27) that the owner’s son was a celiac. Executive Chef and Owner, Adrian Ortiz-Mena was quoted as saying,
- “I think the most innovative thing we have done is bringing really good gluten-free pizza to our customers. My son was diagnosed celiac when he was 5 years old … and he loved pizza. It broke my heart thinking that he could no longer have pizza, so I developed a gluten-free pizza dough just for him. It was a real challenge, a labour of love.”
The Celiac Scene needed to learn more!
I popped into this warm and inviting restaurant on a cold and rainy September night, hoping for the opportunity to speak to a chef or server about their gluten-free options.
I was pleasantly surprised when Adrian himself bounded from the back of the restaurant only too eager to share his son’s health journey and how he had worked at home to create a gluten-free crust that met his discerning chef standards. Using one of the best all-purpose gluten-free flour mixes on the market and few extra-special ingredients, he was able to create a crust that pleased his son – and one that Adrian believed would please his customers.
The details.
As our community well knows, it takes more that a crust to create a gluten-free pizza. Adrian set about to contact the manufacturers of every ingredient used in his entire operation to ensure that the components used in all of his pizzas were celiac-safe. Apart from the wheat flour used for his regular crusts and the garlic bread, every ingredient that 900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria in house is gluten-free.
What about the process?
Adrian brimmed with enthusiasm as he explained that gluten-free pizzas are entirely prepared in a dedicated gluten-free area, in a room away from the regular production area. Sauces and toppings are stored in dedicated containers and applied with dedicated utensils that are never used to dress regular pizzas.
When a gluten-free order is processed, the chef washes his hands – up to his elbows – before starting work on an the order. When complete, the pizza is placed on a dedicated gluten-free pizza peel (handle) and transported to the 900˚ pizza oven where it is cooked to perfection.
Here’s where it gets complicated.
At 900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria, pizzas are cooked directly on the hearth of their single pizza oven, where other gluten pizzas have also been cooked. The concern on my face prompted Adrian to escort me directly to the oven itself where he proceeded to sweep to the side the burnt, charcoal dust of the pizza crusts that had been cooked.
While Adrian whole heartedly agreed with me that deep frying food at a standard 325-375˚F does not destroy gluten, he maintains that incinerating to 900˚residual gluten crumbs and flour from previously cooked pizzas and then sweeping them aside, most assuredly does.
That said, 900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria is pleased to cook gluten-free pizzas on sanitized pizza pans for any gluten-free diner’s peace of mind. As a wood-fired pizza purist however, Adrian cautions that cooking pizza on a pan may generate different results.
Final consideration.
900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria is most assuredly a pizza lover’s pizzeria. Gluten pizza dough is thrown into the air with gusto, wheat flour coats the kitchen floor like dance dust and a fine coat of flour is evident on surfaces throughout the main preparation area.
That said after two years’ serving gluten-free pizza, Adrian shared that there have been no reports from gluten-free diners that they have experienced gluten contamination.
As Adrian is quoted as saying in the EAT Magazine article, “I don’t think we really did anything new – we just did it better!”
I would have to agree: for celiac diners who are comfortable with these practices or those who avoid gluten as a lifestyle choice, 900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria sets the gluten-free bar as high as I have seen it on Vancouver Island.
Love Pasta?
900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria stages occasional pasta specials and always offer the option of Italy’s Schar Gluten-Free Pasta to gluten-free diners!
Gluten-Free Beer?
900˚ Wood Fired Pizza is pleased to serve 100% gluten-free Forager Beer, made in Whistler from sorghum and rice.
“Where to Eat in Canada” adds @900.degrees to it’s list of worthy restaurants, calling their pizza “as close to perfection as it’s possible to get,” and one of only a handful of restaurants here in Victoria named “Good Buys”. Check out the full review on page 306 of the 2017-18 guide published by Oberon Press. Pick up your copy today!
