The Soul Snacks Cookie Company, a Black-owned cookie empire founded in the Bronx, can definitely serve up a sweet mouthful of soul.
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It was at his grandmother’s house that Rolle first encountered the art of baking. “The oatmeal raisin and the chocolate chip are original recipes. They date back to the 1900s from my grandmother, who was born in Ocilla, Georgia,” he said. Rolle excelled at school but opted to skip college, much to his mother’s dismay, for a chance to continue playing music. He has since played with big names in the entertainment industry, like Nile Rodgers and Chic, Sting, Bono, Aretha Franklin, Biggie Smalls, Queen Latifah, Chris Botti, Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, and India Arie. He was also a member of the band for NBC’s “It’s Showtime at the Apollo” for more than 15 seasons.
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