Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2017 | Page 297

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from the blazing Caribbean sunshine, under vibrantly
coloured umbrellas.
Even if you’re not buying anything, you will definitely
be able to appreciate the beautiful display of fresh
island produce, the captivating smell of nutmegs,
mace, cloves and other spices; local cocoa balls,
tamarind balls, sauces, guava jams, guava jellies,
guava “cheese”, local fudge, local rum and everything
Grenadian. All of these things combine perfectly
to produce a lovely spicy smell, which disperses
languidly into the air, hovering there throughout
the day. Add to that the lovely, colourful sight of the
stalls, with the shoppers milling around, all focused
on the day’s task of obtaining produce for the week’s
consumption, or merely browsing, and you’ll have
seen the almost-perfect picture.
But, the picture’s not yet complete - there’s the food.
What’s your pleasure? Boiled corn, pig’s feet souse,
maybe a roti? You may see an occasional vendor
passing by with local food for sale. You may also see
young men selling freshly caught crabs, still alive
and tied securely with strings - curried crab with
dumplings, anyone?
The St. George’s Market with its alluring cacophony
of voices, spicy aroma, beautifully crafted local
souvenirs, colourful stalls and friendly locals will
always be an interesting place to visit. Put it on your
list.