Chapter Nine Hasting Farmers Market -Pâtisserie Luc
The chapter starts with the story of how Billy the Irish man started Hastings Farmers Market local market and witnessed it expand beyond his hopes. The market is a very multi-ethnic gathering of delightful people. In this story of Chapter 9, Luc, the French Baker, shares his story of coming to Barbados and starting a bakery. He makes some of the best french bread you will find anywhere- My favorite is his sourdough. Luc is not alone, there are about a dozen vendors who add to the experience with their own colourful story. It is a mini-United Nations with crafts people who are Bajan, French, Britsih and others mingling with visitors from everywhere. Hastings Farmers Market located beside the South Coast Boardwalk, a favourite place to walk along the seashore. People amble, jog, stop to stare, or pelt along for their daily workout. In the center of the boardwalk is the bandstand. From there, and on either side, one can see the bright pink Santa Neta apartments, the ArtSplash Lear...