Gas stoves? Some West Berbicians not trading in mud ovens

Preparing the pans for the cake. From left: Geeta, Collette, Sharon and Molly

Although times have changed with persons baking in gas ovens, some in West Berbice are still up keeping the tradition of baking their Christmas cake in a mud oven owned by someone in the village.

With just a few coconut shells to get the fire going, the residents see it as a way of saving money.

They also said the oven saves time because it can accommodate a lot more cake at one time.

Collette Thom of Number 4 Village is accustomed to