The Celiac Scene: January 2012

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

3000 Attend www.GlutenFreeExpo.ca!

3000 attendees in just 5 hours made www.glutenfreeexpo.ca the most successful event in Canadian gluten free history!

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

‎4 Days to Gluten Free Expo Vancouver

1000+ people have registered to meet an impressive lineup of local, national and international GF exhibitors. Product debuts, information sessions, product and service displays and more, this is the perfect opportunity to get a taste of the gluten-free scene!
Entrance is by gluten-free donation to the Vancouver Food Bank. Registered Expo visitors will be entered for a chance to win prizes. Register Today!

SPONSORS
Title Sponsor: O'Doughs
Gold Sponsor: Martin's Marvelous Naturals
Sponsor: The Celiac Scene

EXHIBITORS
Vancouver Chapter, Canadian Celiac Association
Glutino
Udi's Gluten Free Foods
Taste of Nature Organic Fruit & Nut Bars
The Gluten Free Epicurean
Crunchmaster Multi-Seed Crackersr
Grimm's Fine Foods
Holy Crap Breakfast Cereal
Quejos Cheese Buns
North of 49 Naturals
Kettle Cuisine
The Simply Bar
Panne Rizo Gluten-Free Bakery Cafe
Okanagan Wineland Dressings
CheeCha Potato Puffs
Pacific Allergy and Wellness
Delight Gluten-Free Magazine
Elevate Me Natural Energy Protein Bars
Boring Porridge
Oogie's Gourmet Popcorn
Cuisine Santé International
Rizopia
Hansells Foods
El Peto Products
Nutracleanse HIgh Fibre Food Source
Silver Hills Bakery
NoNuttin' Natural Foods
A Celiac is Coming
Remax
Atlas Brand Management
Nutracleanse High Fibre Food Source
Cascadia Gluten Free Foods
Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society
OrganicLives Restaurant

Monday, January 16, 2012

Silver Hills Bakery Goes GF!

Silver Hills Bakery, famous for its sprouted 100% organic whole grain breads set their sights on creating simple, organic and delicious gluten-free breads!

From building a separate, dedicated gluten-free facility to sourcing delicious and wholesome ingredients, SIlver Hills believes that bread should be as simple, organic and delicious as possible, whether it is gluten-free or not! Fibre, protein and fantastic flavor is their signature! Weighing in at a hefty 700 grams each, Mack’s Flax and Chia Chia pack a fibre punch!

Chia Chia! non-GMO vegan ingredients:
Water, organic whole sorghum*, organic whole ground chia seeds*, organic cane sugar*, organic whole psyllium husks*, yeast and sea salt.
Calories: 80
Fiber: 6g
Fat: 1g
Protein: 3g
*Certified Organic. May contain traces of sesame seeds.

Mack’s Flax! non-GMO vegan ingredients:
Water, organic whole sorghum*, organic whole ground chia seeds*, organic cane sugar*, organic brown flax seeds*, organic whole psyllium husks*, yeast and sea salt.
Calories: 90
Fiber: 6g
Fat: 2g
Protein: 3g
*Certified Organic. May contain traces of sesame seeds.

Find GF SIlver Hills in freezers across Canada & the US at the $6 mark!
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Saturday, January 14, 2012

Café Bliss Organic & Live Food Juice Bar Arrives!

Victoria, British Columbia's premier raw food restaurant makes The Celiac Scene!

556 Pandora Ave

www.cafebliss.ca

cafeblissinfo@gmail.com

250-590-3733

Open 7 days 11 to 6

Café Bliss will nourish your body and lift your spirits. Enjoy a wide selection of fresh-made fruit and vegetable juices, wheatgrass* shots, raw chocolate shakes, super food smoothies, green juices, local salads, raw chocolates, warming soups, dairy-free milk shakes, delectable treats, cracker plates, pizza, seasonal specials, kids plates, cutting edge desserts, and more! 100% dedicated organic, raw plant source ingredients are selected according to seasonal and local availability, then gently prepared at low temperatures ensuring richness in flavour, colour, and vitality.

*Is wheat grass OK for celiacs if harvested before seeds develop?

View their freshest menu!

Pressed for time? Order ahead at 250-590-5733

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Spice Market Food Company Arrives!

Visit www.SpiceMarket.ca to learn more about their 5" and 12" gluten-free pizza crusts (regular and seasoned) available at retailers, food services and restaurants throughout Quebec, in Ontario and very soon, BC! (http://spicemarket.ca/where-to-find-us)

Can't wait to try them? Order online athttp://spicemarket.ca/market.

Spice Market also offers Danielle Exotic Fruit Snacks™ in pineapple, coconut, banana & mango flavors.

Stay up to date with their eNewsletter at http://spicemarket.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ca9db748c003572dec6633e2c&id=8c118db8c3 .

Friday, January 13, 2012

LAST CALL to GLUTEN-FREE MANUFACTURERS

The 'rockstars' of GF manufacturing are descending upon Vancouver on January 22nd for www.glutenfreeexpo.ca. Martin's Marvelous, O'Doughs, Glutino, El Peto and more. See http://www.glutenfreeexpo.ca/#!exhibitors!

Over 500 attendees are already pre-registered for this first-ever gluten-free event. Just imagine a customer base of 2 million people looking to sample your products!

Silver HIlls Bakery has decided to make the Expo the occasion of the international launch of their new GF line of bread! Udi's Gluten Free Foods is making it Canadian trade show debut,

If you are a manufacturer/retailer or offer a GF service, or know of one who should be interested in tapping into the gluten-free market, this is an opportunity that not to miss.

For questions or to make arrangements to participate, please contact info@glutenfreeexpo.ca or call 604-430-2090 or 778-888-6274.

Show Details:

Date: Sunday, January 22, 2012 11am to 4pm

Location: 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC

www.glutenfreeexpo.ca

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Celiac-Friendly Dine Around & Stay in Town

The Second Annual Celiac-Friendly Dine Around & Stay in Town takes place February 17 to March 16, 2012!

VIEW MAP & MENUS: http://bit.ly/GFDAR2012

Tourism Victoria , the BC Restaurant & Food Services Association (BCRFA) and Bravo! Victoria are teaming up to present the very popular Dine Around & Stay in Town Victoria even . A host of participating restaurants are offering celiac-friendly menus at $20, $30 and $40 price ranges. Accommodation will also be available at one room rates of $69, $79, $99 and $129 and great deals are to be had at theatre productions for this month long celebration of Victoria!

This is an opportunity to sample the vetted menus of restaurants you may have longed to explore, at a substantially reduced cost. You are advised to book now to reserve your spot and let these restaurants know that going gluten free is good for business. Popular restaurants can fill up before the event even begins!

Complete Event Information: http://www.tourismvictoria.com/dine

*VICTORIA boasts over 110 celiac-friendly restaurants, ready to serve the gluten free all year round! Be sure to check The Celiac Scene for a complete, up-to-date listing.

A WORD OF CAUTION: Before choosing to partake at any restaurant, gluten-free diners should be sure to ask all the right questions to assure their own safety: http://www.theceliacscene.com/pdf/CF_Conversation.pdf

THE CELIAC SCENE GOES MOBILE: For those of you accessing The Celiac Scene from blackberries, iPhones, and androids, your device will now automatically log onto the new mobile version of the website at ww.theceliacscene.com/mobile. Not only will the information be tailored to fit the tiny screen, you will be able to find what you are loooking for faster than ever. Best of all, devices with built-in geolocators will automatically download the map that is closest to where yo are! From there, a single lets you call for a reservation or provides you with driving instructions that will deliver you directly to the celiac-friendly restaurant of your choice.

Friday, January 6, 2012

Gluten Free Expo Comes to Vancouver

Nothing beats face-to-face contact with gluten-free manufacturers and their food! With information sessions, product and service displays, door prizes and more, this is the perfect opportunity to sample new gluten-free products, enjoy discounted pricing and reinvigorate your gluten-free life.

Entrance is by GF donation to the Vancouver Food Bank. Registered Expo visitors will be entered for a chance to win prizes.

Date: January 22, 2012

Time: 11 am to 4 pm

Location: 3250 Commercial Drive (Croatian Cultural Centre)

www.glutenfreeexpo.ca

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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

5 Gluten-Free Bucks off $25 at Forbes

Forbes Pharmacy is very pleased to offer a $5 discount on a $25 purchase of GF items at their Millstream location in Victoria, BC. Just print out and present to the staff as they ring in your purchases.

See http://bit.ly/ForbesGF for complete details on location, hours and Forbes' enormous selection of alternative celiac-friendly products with a focus on the nutritious.