Papa Rouyo, was born Charles Albert Ruscade, in the early 20th century in Le Moule, Guadeloupe, the son of farmers. He was a man in the caliber of those who, ‘antan lontan’ (in the days of yore), worked the land with rigor and dedication. Rising at dawn to work every day, except Sunday, he would ride his bike from the town of Le Moule to the fields in Portland. Working the land was his passion, he celebrated the time spent preparing it. Once the land had been ploughed over and pampered, he knew it was necessary to let it rest …… time and know-how would perform their magic …