TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHS ROB STREETER
far, far away
A HARVEST
The threat posed by a recent oil spill has drawn
the world’s attention to Mauritius – the island
of beaches, palm trees and turquoise waters.
As the clean-up continues, the country’s vital
source of income – sugar – has never been more
important. John Whaite visited at harvest time to follow
the process from cane to soft-flowing bags of ‘special
sugar’ – and create recipes that are a taste of paradise