The Gluten Free Collective

11/11/2025

❤️ Lest We Forget ❤️

Today we pause to remember and honour the brave men and women who served and continue to serve for our freedom. 🌺

Beautiful poppy cookies by . A sweet reminder of gratitude and remembrance.

31/10/2025

Get ready for something epic!! We're keeping it under wraps for now, but trust us, it'll be worth the wait!!

What do you think it is?? Comment below!!!

17/10/2025

STEP UP FOR CELIAC! 🏃‍♀️✨

Grab your sneakers and join us! We’re teaming up with The Mule for a community walk through Downtown Galt, all for an awesome cause: Celiac Canada’s Step Up for Celiac! 🌾✨

When: Sunday, October 26
Time: Meet us at 1:00 pm outside The Mule
We’ll stroll, laugh, and soak in the fall vibes before heading back to The Mule for tasty appetizers, good vibes, and great company.

Bonus: The Mule is offering 10% off your order for all participants!

Every step counts! Your participation helps raise awareness and support for Canadians living with celiac disease. 👟💪

DM us to RSVP, and don’t forget to donate to Team Gluten Free Collective (link in bio). Let’s step up, have fun, and make a difference for our hearts and our bellies! ❤️🥗

02/10/2025

We’re Stepping Up for Celiac this month! 🏃‍♀️✨

Join our team, The Gluten Free Collective, and help us reach our $500 fundraising goal.

Every step makes a difference—let’s do this together! 💚

Sara and Liz met in Breslau and bonded over their love for bringing people together through events. They founded The Gluten Free Collective. ​Sara, who has been

28/09/2025

Get ready for another fantastic Gluten Free Fest!!

A Huge thank you to our amazing sponsor for their incredible support!

We're looking forward to seeing you all today!!

27/09/2025

Pierogi party, anyone?! 🥟

Get your forks ready because is serving up pure gluten free happiness at ! Get ready to dive into soft, melt-in-your-mouth bites that taste like home, but way more fun and packed with flavour.

From hearty pierogies to ravioli and tortellini, every dish is hand crafted with love and bursting with bold, nostalgic flavours. Whether you’re a gluten free pro or just discovering the joy of these classic dishes, Pierogi Me has something that’ll make your fork impossible to put down. 🍴

Don’t skip the pierogi, they might just steal the show (and your heart). Pair them with friends, family, or a fellow festival foodies for the ultimate flavour adventure.

📅 Find them at the fest on this Sunday, September 28 from 10 AM – 4 PM at and make your plate a masterpiece of comfort, flavour, and gluten free goodness.

26/09/2025

Guess who’s joining the party? Costco is coming to this Sunday, September 28! 🥳

They’re bringing a cart full of gluten free goodies! Think snacks, sweets, and surprises you’ll only find at Costco. Perfect for sampling, stocking up, and maybe even discovering your new GF faves.

👉 Don’t yet have a Costco membership? What are you waiting for?! This is your chance to see just how many gluten free treasures are waiting for you in those giant aisles.

Grab your crew, bring your appetite, and let’s party Costco style. 🛒

25/09/2025

Sweet, savoury, hot, frozen… Abby Mae’s Gluten Free Bakery is bringing it ALL to and honestly, we don’t know where to start. 🍪🥟

🔥 First up – the heated case of happiness: pretzels, galettes, sausage rolls, turnovers (beef and chicken), ready to eat on the spot.
❄️ Next stop – the freezer stash: lasagna, shepherd’s pie, mac n’ cheese, pot pies, perogies, cinnamon rolls, apple pies, stuffing, tuxedo cakes… basically your future week of meals, handled.
🥯 Don’t forget their fresh bagels, bars, caramel apple tarts, and pumpkin tarts – because balance. 😉
🥤 And to wash it all down? Cold brew, iced matcha lattes, and iced chai lattes. YUM.✨

This crew bakes with passion (and zero gluten), serving up comfort food that’s big on flavour and safe for every sweet tooth + savoury lover.

📍 Pop by their cozy bakery in or find them at to load up your bag (or wagon) full of goodies!

👉 Grab your gluten free snack buddy and taste test your way through Abby Mae’s lineup — sweet, savoury, and everything in between!

25/09/2025

Ahoy, gluten free foodies! 🚤 Annie’s Express is dropping anchor at and they’re bringing a ship load of certified deliciousness. 🌊

On deck you’ll find:
🐟 Crispy Fish & Chips
🧅 Colossal Onion Rings
🍟 Classic Poutine

🍰 And yes… the Funnel Cakes! 🎉 Golden, crispy, and the sweetest catch of the day. But here’s the scoop — only 40 will be available and it’s first come, first served. Don’t miss your chance!

That’s right, Canada’s ONLY certified food truck is serving up the ultimate feast. 🌟 The Food Boat will be anchored on the patio at (right across the street from Marshall Hall — just look for the boat and the yellow umbrellas!) 🛶

Other details you’ll want to know:
⏰ Annie’s Express will be open until 3:00 PM only
❄️ Frozen onion rings + Annie’s famous batter mix will also be available to take home
👕 Wear your Annie’s t-shirt to the food boat and score 10% off your hot food order

🧅 Who’s your onion ring wingman? Tag them & get ready to snack!

25/09/2025

Let’s spread some gluten free love at Gluten Free Fest KW! 💙

We’re teaming up with to support our community and make sure everyone has access to safe, delicious gluten free food. 🌱

Every box of gf pasta, bag of rice, or pack of gluten free snacks makes a difference. Together, we can show just how strong and supportive our community is. 🙌

As always says: buy two, donate one! 🛒💚 It’s the easiest way to give back while you shop your gluten free faves at . It’s a win-win! 💚

👉 Visit our table inside Marshall Hall, this Sunday from 10 AM – 4 PM and drop off your goodies! We’ll be collecting all your gluten free donations and cheering you on while you give back.

24/09/2025

Your Taste Buds Just Got Promoted — Thanks, Giddy-Yo! 🍫🚀

Say hello to Giddy-Yo, the snack that’s organic, vegan, and totally guilt-free, but still crazy delicious. Handcrafted in Orangeville, Ontario, these bars aren’t just chocolate — they’re bold flavours, crunchy textures, and a whole lot of fun in every bite. Giddy Yo’s chocolate wafer ‘purse’ chocolate is perfect for school snacks and a little healthy treat

Choose your adventure:
🍫Hundo 100% — for the pure cacao lovers and a top seller for the keto crowd!
🌿 Mint 76% - Cool, smooth like a classy minty tuxedo for your taste buds. Refreshing, rich, and ready to impress.

🍋 Ginger Lemon 76% — zesty and zingy
🥥 Raspberry 76% — This bar blends rich dark chocolate with a pop of tangy raspberry for a bite that’s bold, smooth, and totally irresistible
🍫 Xdark Crunchy 90% — because sometimes you just need a crunch!
Plus 11 more flavours - all sold in bars, wafer and 1KG bricks!

But wait, there’s more than chocolate! ☕ Clean, jitter-free coffee, 🍄 mushroom tinctures, 🌟 superfoods, and 💚 the legendary Love Butter (edible, cruelty-free, and ridiculously good).

Founded by mom-extraordinaire Bridgitte Longshore, Giddy-Yo started in her kitchen in 2009 — now it’s your go-to for chocolate that tastes amazing and makes you feel good too.

👉 Bring your snack buddy and taste-test everything together, because life’s too short for boring treats!

📅 Stop by Giddy-Yo at this Sunday, September 28th from 10 AM – 4 PM! Snack, taste, and stock up on all your favourites!

Because life’s too short for boring snacks and bad chocolate.

👉 Snack happy. Snack smart. Snack Giddy.

24/09/2025

✨ Top 5 Reasons to Attend Gluten Free Fest 2025! ✨

From endless eats to birthday giveaways 🎉, this year’s fest is shaping up to be our biggest and tastiest yet.

📅 Sunday, Sept 28 | 10–4
📍 Bingemans, Kitchener
🎟️ Grab your tickets now at glutenfreefest.ca and don’t forget your stretchy pants—you’re going to need them 😉

👉 Which reason are YOU most excited about? Tell us in the comments!