Honor Thy Mother
Mother’s Day has existed for centuries in many parts of the world. Although it takes different shapes and forms, the day essentially pays homage to the love and nurturing provided by women to their children. In the past, Mothers were often validated for staying in the home to nurture children and care for the house. […]
Baking in Jamaica
Last year, I discovered Treasure Beach in Jamaica. I had the pleasure to meet Dawn, a Jamaican lady who owns Smurf Café and loves to bake. Dawn is known for her unbelievably delicious ackee (the fruit of an evergreen tree and Jamaica’s national fruit) with saltfish and johnny cakes breakfasts, and her made-to-order dinners. I […]
Valentine’s Day 2013
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner – are you looking for something yummy and fun from Rosie’s treasure trove of delicious mouth-watering treats? What better way to say Happy Valentine’s Day than with our heart-shaped chocolate orgasm brownies, flourless chocolate cake or yummy sugar cookies? Or a cake for the family, friends or the work […]
Getting “Sconed”
It’s always a treat for me to go somewhere other than Rosie’s for an occasional indulgence. I was just out in San Diego to visiting my son. He is working in a very groovy little neighborhood called South Park . It is a colorful neighborhood with quite a few local businesses which I always love […]
Cookie and Muffin of the week!
Every week or two at Rosie’s we have a different cookie and muffin of the week that is added to our regular array of products. Our customers all have a favorite and so I have decided to post our choices up so people know when to come in for their favorites. If I have forgotten any […]
YUM!
Well… Believe Me They Are Worth the Price: Whole Grain, Olive Oil, Organic Sugar Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies (3.50) have been a great success so far in my Chestnut Hill store, and I hope to soon have them at South Station and Inman Square. The recipe has to be blown up in increments as to […]
Our New Look / Chestnut Hill
We are open again and things are humming at Rosie’s in Chestnut Hill. Our customers seem to be very happy with our new look and welcome the change. Grant it there are a few people who have been coming to us for years that liked the funkiness of our former look; after all, it was […]
Chestnut Hill is Reopened and Renovated!
Well…we have finally reopened after 2 weeks of watching our Chestnut Hill renovation transform under our very eyes and it looks fabulous! We are still waiting for our Andy Warholesque wall piece and our fun and colorful signage and we will gradually be adding on our new items. Yesterday we introduced our Please Don’t Complain […]
Chestnut Hill Renovations Update
DAMN…here we were planning to open on Saturday and we just found out that we need a second hand sink and a mop basin!!! Everything was going so smoothly it was hard to believe. I do not think I have ever experienced a renovation that was either on time or on budget and so far […]
