So sweet: Meet the bakers behind Ronald's Delicacies Treats

ForTadiwa Ronald Rushambwa, helping his mom in the kitchen back home in Zimbabwe inspired him to start his own business here in St. John's.

Rushambwaopened Ronald's Delicacies Treats in 2019. His first customer,Tadiwa Mugwise, now works alongside him, baking the delicious creations.

In 2020, Ronald's Delicacies Treatswas licensed, allowing the business to sell its products at the St. John's Farmers' Market and local cafs, and online.

The response from the community has been positive, even amid the pandemic.

"We've actually gained a lot more support during the pandemicbecause people were home, nothing to do and things are closed. They just want something sweet," said Mugwise.

Check out Ife Alaba's conversation with Rushambwa and Mugwise in the latest instalment of Being Black in N.L.

WATCH | See Ife Alaba's interview withRonald's Delicacies Treats

Being Black in NL: Ronald's Delicacies Treats

3 years ago

Duration 4:05

Ife Alaba chats with Tadiwa Ronald Rushambwa and Tadiwa Mugwise, the bakers of Ronald's Delicacies Treats - a home-based bakery in St. John's.

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You might already be familiar with Ife Alaba she's one of the charismatichosts ofCBC Newfoundland and Labrador's series Stuffed.

Alaba is host and producer of our Being Black in N.L. segment, in which she chats with members of theBlack community about their lives,businesses and passions.

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