Totally Gluten Free Bakery and Cafe

We have had a very successful year for our bakery and are very pleased to announce that we have moved to a NEW and LARGER facility! Still in the delightful and growing City of Lacombe,  We are just a 3 minute drive from our previous location. We still have our café at our new bakery and would love for you to come by and enjoy some lunch while you take in our new building.

 We do have a larger assortment of products available more, easier accesible storefront space, and a large sorage room. Weontinue to carry Beary Beary Honey products and we are looking to carry more products to add on our shelves soon!

We have retail outlets now from Calgary to Edmonton who are carrying Totally Gluten Free Bakery products, and we hope to be in your area(wherever that may be) soon! Please see the OUR TEAM tab for all locations. Drop us a line if you would like to see us in your community!

Our new location:  

Our phone number is still the same (403) 789 8432

 Totally Gluten Free Bakery

#2-5001 Wolf Creek Drive

Lacombe, Alberta

T4L-2G6

403-789-8432 (bakery)

403-506-9902 (cell)

Hello Celiac world!

We are now Proud to announce that, As of November 1, 2010, We have officially opened our Storefront in the Beautiful City of Lacombe!

It is a beautiful Place small and quaint and 100% certified Gluten Free. We have shelves with Fresh Baking every morning and freezers with Pre-sliced breads and baking galore. we also now stock pre made Pizza's and homemade soups all of which are made right on lacation. one can come in for Lunch from 11am-2pm and on Saturdays we are open for Breakfast from 8am-11am also!

Stop by and come see us sometime soon!

Our Store Address is:

Totally Gluten Free Bakery and Cafe

5014-50 ST

Lacombe AB, T4L- 1J5

Our Store Hours of Operation Are:

Sunday - CLOSED

monday - CLOSED

Tuesday - 10AM-4PM

Wedesday - 10AM-4PM

Thursday - 10AM-3:30PM

Friday - 10AM-6PM

Saturday - 8AM-5PM

We are SO busy right now, it is unbelievable!! We hope to open our bakery and Cafe in just over a week on November 1st,2010! How exciting is that, eh? We have lots more to do, and so little time and/or people to get it done with; but, Lord Willing, it will all happen when it should....I'm so sorry I haven't put as much effort here on our web page, but hopefully I'll have more time... HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Our address will be 5014-50 Street Lacombe, Alberta. Our phone Number there will be 403-789-8432. Bear with us, and we look forward to seeing you all there!

So, I made a birthday cake this past week for a very special little one year old boy. 'Mom' wanted it to be very special for his first birthday, and to be something in the 'Cars' theme. That was a challenge for me, as I am a bit artistically challenged,:roll: but I had a lot of fun, and was relatively satisfied with the results for my first ever cake of this magnitude. Of course there were 'flaws', but most importantly, 'Mom' was "Very happy!":D

The summer here in central Alberta has certainly arrived! It may be fleeting; but it is nice and warm. We always love watching and listening to the evening thunder storms that roll in most nights. The clouds are so often swirling and rather ominous in shape and colour as they billow above Lacombe.

This summer I have had request from a few people for baking and cooking for weddings. Sometimes the wedding feast is all gluten free except for the buns, and I am happy to help out then. Other times it may be the desserts and other assorted baked goods that are not gluten free and only a few guests need some Gluten free options. One of the cooks from a wedding called me up to help her make a gluten free gravy for the wedding meal. Please keep this in mind as you host or attend weddings, bridal or baby showers, birthday parties, or other social events. Feel free to pass my name and number around to any and all who I may be of assistance to.

We are 'making the rounds' this month of a few more Central Alberta markets. On Saturday we went to the Red Deer Farmers market for the first time; (by "we" I mean my husband and 10 yr old daughter;)) It wasn't incredibly successful, but gave us a bit more exposure once again. Friday mornings I've been regularily at the Lacombe market from 9-1 also, and I enjoy seeing all the "regulars". This week Monday we went to the Blackfalds market for the first time from 3-6 in the multiplex. On Wednesday morning we are at the Ponoka Farmers market for a trial run too! I'm enjoying meeting new customers, other vendors, and all the market managers who do such great work! On Friday we will be at the Lacombe market again from 9-1, and Saturday from 8-12:30 in Red Deer and then "booking it" (as my kids say8)) over to Bentley before 1:30 p.m. I hope to see you all at some point in our travels this summer.

Remember: if there is anything you would like special ordered, do NOT hesitate to call. We can 'hold' it for you at the markets, or you may pick up at our home anytime.

For the crew here at the 'zoo';

Valerie

The Christmas tune; "It's the most wonderful time of the year..." is running through my head right now as I anticipate meeting up with 'market friends', faithful customers, and fellow vendors from the market. This Friday, May 21, 2010, will be our first market this season, and We're just hoping it doesn't rain.

I had the privilege and awesome opportunity of teaching 2 gluten free cooking classes in February and in March up at the SDA college. It was a fantastic learning experience for me, and I hope to do it again sometime. Remember to place an order before market with me if you would like something specific, and I'll hold it back for you. Thanks also, so much for the feedback I get from you on our website, and in regards to our products.

Take care all, and I will spend more time on the blog now that Market season is upon us.So keep looking here or asking questions. Looking forward to seeing you all throughout this coming spring and summer!

Regards,

Valerie

We have recently come across a valuable resource for gluten free travellers. Here is a site that has a google map conected with gluten free restaurants, grocery stores, hotels, or other gluten free establishments world wide pin pointed for your convenience. You may see what may be available in the holiday place of your choice. You also may pin point any gluten free establishment you know of that is not yet on the site. This may prove to be a great resource; let us know if it helps at all.

http://www.specialgourmets.com/

I hope that 2010 has been a good year thus far for all of you. We had a nice Christmas celebration with family and friends. We do not do much at all in way of gifts, but the kids did a lot of skating, sledding and building forts. We all ate way too much of course, and are paying for it now with tight pants and tops that won't button...:roll:

This year we hope to keep expanding our service to you. Each month or so we train another one of the children how to do some baking, as they will need to do it for themselves someday. Joe has finally relented, and he too has tried  his hand at the bread baking, and been successful!

Unfortuantely, for you our customers, we have seen the need for a price raise. We have had our prices about the same for about 4 years now. We now are paying 2X the amount from 4 years ago for our flours. We are certainly NOT doubling our rpices, but there is a significant increase on some items. I'll try to add to the "Rates and Services" page as we adjust pricing, and we hope this will not be too much of an inconvenience for you.

We will try to keep our increases to a minimum, as we fully understand how expensive Gluten free cooking can be. Try feeding a family of 11, gluten free, on one income! We know the struggle.

I will be giving a Gluten Free cooking class in February; for those interested look at the 'Upcoming Events'. It will be a new and exciting endeavor for me, and hopefully a learning one for the "students". I'll let you know how it goes.

Take care,

Regards,

Valerie:)

A blessed Christmas to all. As we remember the reason for the festivities at this time of year, and as we enjoy yummy gluten free treats, give all glory to God who sent His son as a gift for His people.

I have been crazy busy this past month with markets and such; Lots of special Christmas orders have been coming in also. This should be a busy baking week here in our home both for you all and for ourselves.

We made some lovely apple pies over the weekend,and they tasted so great,we could  barely could keep our hands off them!Pumpkin pies are turning out just great, and naniamo bars are my kids favorites this week.

The biopsy from our 8 year old came back as negative, so only 6 here thus far. My husband is actually going to see a specialist in the new year to see if our family is getting this from both sides.That would be something else.And that would possibly explain why such a large number of my children are affected by this.

Have a great Christmas, and a wonderful,Gluten Free, New Year!

Regards, Valerie

Hello again!

Can you believe it, it is almost November! Wow, time does fly when you're having fun. My husband has a "house rule" that we may start playing Christmas songs as of November 1st, so our family will experience the joys of the many beautiful Christmas charols for almost 2 months.:D This is a time of great joy remembering the birth of Jesus with our very large family and our many friends.

We are planning to be at four of the Farmers markets here in Lacombe this year, but please remember that you may place an order at any time, Sundays excepted. Many of you or your friends may have company during this time, so do not hesitate to call and have us help you out.

If you are looking to making a "Gluten Free Feast", with little to almost no hassle, and limited expense, please call or contact us with your questions, and we will help you as best as we can.

Sincerely,

Valerie and crew

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