Tall Grass Prairie Bread Company and Grass Roots Prairie Kitchen acknowledge that we are located on the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Dakota, and Ininiwak. We would also like to acknowledge the other First Nations such as the Anish-Ininiwak, Dene, and Nehethowuk, who gathered at this ancient site sharing these lands and waterways. We acknowledge that we are on the homeland of the Métis and are grateful to the First Nations of Treaty One who agreed to share this beautiful prairie land, giving us the opportunity to cook and bake for you.

[WINNIPEG, March 8, 2024]

HOT CROSS BUNS & OTHER SEASONAL SPECIALS
OVEN FRESH & WAITING FOR YOU

 
 

We’re baking hot cross buns daily at both of our bakeries now, and until March 31

What else are we making? Scroll further down this page to see a complete list of treats in celebration of – the Vernal Equinox, Spring and Easter. Choose from our seasonal specials and regular favourites to share.
If there’s an item that you must have to complete your table, make certain to order ahead of time - either in person or by phone.
And for those celebrating Orthodox Easter, Sunday, May 5, please place your order starting Monday, April 29.

Wishing you all the blessings of the new season.
– Your friends at Tall Grass and Grass Roots

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How the story
of Tall Grass began...

We opened Tall Grass Prairie Bread Company in Winnipeg’s Wolseley neighbourhood in 1990. The foundation of Tall Grass has always been based on baking with heritage varieties of organic wheat, grown by Manitoba farmers, milling our own flour and baking from scratch.

More than 30 years later, there are two Tall Grass bakery locations: one in Wolseley and the other at The Forks Market, along with Grass Roots Prairie Kitchen.

We use Red Fife wheat in our bakery, a tasty, nutty ancient variety. It joined Spelt, another ancient grain, known for its low glycemic index and lower gluten content. As bakers in the land where we live and work, we consider it an honour to bake with these two ancient grains.

 

Share the joy of Easter and Spring

with seasonal favs from Tall Grass & Grass Roots

Is there an item or two that is a “must-have” for your table? To make certain we have it ready for
you – when you want it, just call ahead to place your order!

Tall Grass in Wolseley - 204-783-5097
Tall Grass at The Forks Market - 204-957-5097

HOT CROSS BUNS

- now to March 31

These spicy fruit-laden delicious buns are actually an ancient British tradition that marked the Vernal or Spring Equinox. Eventually they were absorbed into the Christian faith, and a cross was added on top.

Combined with prayer, these buns were thought to protect the family from – fire, rats, accidents and shipwrecks!

BUTTER LAMBS

- now until sold out

Many thanks to our amazing retired employee, Leni, who years ago introduced Tall Grass to the butter lamb, which had been a long-standing tradition in her family. Again this year, with her 100+ year old Dutch butter press, she has made our butter lambs!

Place your order early as these Butter Lambs are often sold out before Easter.

BREADS

- March 10 to March 31

Christopomo bread

A lovely gift from the Greek Orthodox tradition, this sweet bread is rich in butter and eggs, and also flavoured generously with anise. The top is beautifully decorated with braids and whole almonds.

Easter Saffron bread

This gentle tasting soft bread featuring a braided texture is made with our organic flour. The dough is mixed with rum-soaked raisins, saffron and a hint of orange. Often poppy seeds grace the top.

Easter paska

Paska, an egg bread, is a long-standing Easter tradition in many Eastern-European countries. Typically baked in a specially designed round pan, it is most usually the centrepiece of the Easter basket.

EASTER CHICK COOKIES

- March 10 to March 31

A delicate butter cookie cut into the shape of a little spring chick, and decorated with chocolate icing. These cute as a button tasty treats are darling to look at, decorate your table - and great
to munch on!

FROM GRASS ROOTS TO HEAT AND EAT AT HOME

- now until March 31

Ham and scalloped potatoes

A traditional dish, that is often enjoyed at Easter, our hearty recipe is lovingly made in the Grass Roots kitchen. This take home meal also includes a vegetable and a splash of tangy mustard sauce on the ham.

Lamb stew

For some this is a meal meant to be eaten in the spring. Local lamb is combined with organic and local root vegetables. and simmered slowly for hours with flavourful broth, and enhanced with a measure of Half Pints Stout.

AlSO AVAILABLE TO GRACE YOUR TABLE (YEAR ‘ROUND)

Grass Roots soups

Honouring traditional recipes, and inspired by the seasons, you can always count on Grass Roots soups as a delicious way to begin your meal. Choose from Beet Borscht ; Cabbage ; Red Lentil and more from our freezer. Choices rotate, vegan options available.

Baba’s Tall Grass Pantry perogies

A much loved, Eastern European traditional dish, which adds a delicious exotic touch, or favourite flavour to any table. Grass Roots makes two different kinds of perogies – potato- cheddar and cottage cheese. Available frozen.

Pre-paid pickup and delivery orders

We welcome you to our bakeries for in-person shopping, and also continue to offer pre-paid and delivery service at both our locations. Choose your most convenient bakery below!

–– your friends at Tall Grass and Grass Roots

order from Wolseley

Wolseley Pre-Paid pickup and delivery menu

order from The Forks Market

The Forks Pre-Paid pickup and delivery menu


We use electric, hybrid-electric, hybrid-propane and vegetable oil powered vehicles. A small 4-cylinder gasoline van with a large load capacity is used when required.

Our baked goods also available here

WOLSELEY ITEMS

Cafes

Shops

FORKS ITEMS

Cafes

Restaurants

Shops

 

TEN BREADS OR MORE – 10% OFF

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Purchase 10 breads or more and receive 10% discount. Applies whether you choose one type of bread or many. Discount available in-store, and for pre-paid orders. Please call 2 days ahead, to allow for order prep. Offer does not apply… Read More

CATERING – Savoury & Sweet

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Enjoy our variety of our sweet and savoury platters – baked goods, fruit, cheese and veggie. Have a quick peek at our Catering page, then call Mona to discuss your order Mon to Fri 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM 204-947-1297

FEATURING DESEM BREADS

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They come out of the oven – crusty on the outside and chew on the inside. These European-inspired loaves feature a sourdough starter. They’re also known for what’s not in them – no added commercial yeast, oil, sugar or honey.… Read More

Preserving a tradition

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Who has the time for traditional canning, the way Granny did? We do! At Grass Roots we follow time-honoured steps that bring delicious local canning to your table. Watch us at work in The Forks Market, during the last weeks… Read More

VEGAN SELECTIONS AVAILABLE — YEAR ROUND

At Tall Grass a variety of vegan food choices are available every day, and change with the season. Most items are carried at both bakeries, except as noted.

We are happy to answer any questions you may have.

  • Baguette regular
  • Baguette multigrain
  • Whole wheat bread
  • Whole wheat multigrain bread
  • Light sourdough rye bread
  • Light rye (Wolseley)
  • Northern festival bread (Forks)
  • Brown rice & corn bread
  • Spelt sourdough
  • Multigrain sourdough
  • Big buns, hamburger & hotdog (Forks)
  • Hamburger & hotdog buns, whole wheat (Wolseley)
  • Ciabatta buns (Forks)
  • Spelt pita (Forks)
  • Vegan chocolate cake (Wolseley)
  • Spelt morning glory muffins
  • Spelt fruit squares
  • Spelt date squares
  • Vegan burger
  • Beet borscht
  • Cabbage soup
  • Red lentil soup
  • Black bean & quinoa salad
  • Classic bean salad
  • Wild rice citrus salad
  • Baba Ghanouj
  • Hummus
  • Organic sunflower oil
  • Half Pints black bean chili
  • Chickpea & potato stew
  • Vegetarian chili
  • Vegan veggie burger
  • All Grass Roots canning
  • All Grass Roots jams, jellies, and syrups

 

Thanks!

For your amazing support we thank you. Your kindness, gentle manner and loyalty is truly extraordinary. For this, we are very grateful. Our goal is to bake, cook and make available your favourite items. Tall Grass and Grass Roots continue to be all about local, organic, fresh-milled, and made from scratch whole food.

 

Our hours

Three locations. Each with their own hours.


Tall Grass Prairie Bread Company in Wolseley, 859 Westminster

OPEN Mondays-Fridays 7 AM-6 PM Saturdays 7 AM-5 PM
Closed Sundays and all holidays


Tall Grass Prairie Bread Company in The Forks Market

OPEN every day, 7 days a week
Mondays-Sundays 7 AM-7 PM


Grass Roots Prairie Kitchen
in The Forks Market

OPEN every day, 7 days a week
Mondays-Sundays 10 AM-6 PM

At The Forks, we are open most holidays except:
Remembrance Day (November 11) & Christmas Day (December 25)