They grew up in two different countries but shared the Black Sea. He lived in Constanta, and she was in Odessa. However, it was much later in life when they met in Kansas City, MO, and the story of Rosalie and Eugene began. But it would take one more move, this time to Union Pier, MI, to discover their passion for making cookies.

Longing for treats he remembered as a child, Eugene challenged Rosalie to re-create a favorite Romanian cookie of his. Gladly accepting, she began her quest.

Being creative, Rosalie would experiment with new ingredients, never afraid to try a different approach. Each batch would be different. After months of tastings and scrutinizing, a new twist on Eugene's childhood cookie was born. The elegantly simple YaYa.

This cookie story does not stop here. There will be more to follow; rest assured.