Introducing 'The Trotter Bakes' | Dedicated Gluten-Free Baker in Victoria

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The Celiac Scene is very pleased to introduce Anjul of ‘The Trotter Bakes,’ the newest arrival to Victoria’s vibrant gluten-free farmer’s market scene.

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At any given market, enjoy Brownies, many flavours of Macarons, Vegan Cherry Berry Dark Chocolate Truffles, Almond Honey Florentine, White Chocolate Lemon Truffles, Lemon Chocolates, Raspberry Chocolates, Vegan Cherry Berry Mix, Berry Almond Franzipani Tarts, Pecan Tarts, Vegan Pâte de Fruit, Vegan Honeycomb Chocolate, Fruit Cake, Carrot Muffins and more.

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Anjul began selling his wares at farmer’s markets earlier this summer, to rave reviews! Find him at the following:

Esquimalt Markets
- Esquimalt Market Thursdays at Rec Centre – October 3 to December 19 4:30-7:30pm
- Esquimalt Holiday Market Saturday Esquimalt Rec Centre – November 24 – 11am to 5pm
Sooke Country Saturday Markets until October 12 – 10am to 2pm
Metchosin Sunday Markets until October 27 – 11am to 2pm
Island Roots Market at Beban Park, Nanaimo – every other Wednesday, starting September 18 3-6pm

Look for Trotter Bakes at special markets throughout the holiday season!

Special order! Gluten-free, vegan cakes and cupcakes, hand-crafted chocolates, cheesecake, Christmas Ginger Bread Houses and beyond. Contact [email protected] or 250-986-4554.

About Anjul

A Red Seal Baker, owner Anjul grew up in the foothills of the Himalayas, then studied Culinary Arts in Northern India, with a focus on European pastries, confectionery to ice cream sorbets, hand-made chocolates as well as Middle Eastern and Indian Cuisine.

His professional career spans such 5-star hotels as the renowned OBEROI Hotel, the Marriot in Dubai, LUX Hotel in the Maldives and the finest dining restaurant, Luca, in the Cayman Islands. In Canada, Anjul worked at FAIRMONT Lake Louise before moving to Victoria.

Anjul’s interest in gluten-free baking began with his marriage to his gluten-intolerant wife, Rajna. Determined to offer her quality gluten-free baking, Anjul mastered exquisite gluten-free and often vegan versions of the pastries and delicacies he had perfected professionally. Lucky for all of us!

About the Bakery

Anjul bakes from his dedicated gluten-free household with the quality flours produced by Cloud 9 Specialty Bakery in Port Coquitlam. All of the other component ingredients of Trotter’s baking are naturally gluten free or confirmed to be gluten-free.

Because his wide selection of macarons require the use of a large convection oven, Anjul produces this single line of baking in a commissary kitchen. These rentable commercially-licensed kitchens are where many of our favourite gluten-free food trucks and small bakers safely prepare the food we enjoy.

Since there are no ‘dedicated gluten-free’ commissary kitchens on Vancouver Island, Anjul brings in all his own ingredient and equipment so that there is no risk of cross contact. The area where he works is already clean but Anjul undertakes to clean it again, to our standards. No other baking takes place in the facility while he is baking gluten free.