Rogues Chapter Nine Hasting Farmers Market -Luc the French Baker

The Hastings Farmers Market stands beside the South Coast Boardwalk, a popular place to walk along the ocean. People from all walks of life amble, jog, stop to stare, or pelt along for their daily exercise. Tropical plants, sea grapes, spider lilies, yuka, sea cabbage, ferns, and shoreline ground cover create a magical natural experience. 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 Learning Center, a patio cafe, and the farmers market.

The market is a United Nation of artisans. Many are Bajans, there are also British, Guyanese, Italian, and French, artisans living in Barbados. About a dozen artisans attend the market with their crafts, art, and farm goods.

Luc, the French Baker shares his story of coming to Barbados and setting up his bakery. He creates some of the best french bread you will find anywhere- My favourite is his sourdough. There are also a dozen or so other farmers and craft people who enhance the story with their own encounters. In fact, the market is a United Nations of vendors. There are Bajans, British, French, Guyanese, and Italian vendors now living and working in Barbados.

The chapter tells the story of how Billy the Irish man launched the market and saw it expand beyond his wildest dreams. Billy's motto is "Try it - its the only way you will know if it is a good idea and never fear failure. It is the way you learn."



 Chapter Nine The Market -French Baker Luc