In nearby Mt Eden Village, shoppers rushed to their local bakeries and fruit shops while they still could.

Travellers to the village can visit an old olive press, sample the local bakeries and explore some ancient biblical-era caves.

Before the appearance of national brands like Pepperidge Farm and Arnold, each city had its own local bakeries and bread-making traditions.

The cubs sat their trays on the table: ice cream, cakes, and coffees; desserts from local bakeries and sweet drinks with no alcohol in them.