Rosebank Farms’ Kitchen
March 13, 2025

Our beloved Dukes has been sold to a private equity firm out of Boston. The next thing you’re going to tell me is the Smithfield Ham is owned by the Chinese. What in the world is going on?

With all the small farms popping up I thought that possibly we started a new direction. I know it’s a stretch from Dukes to Smithfield to local farms in communities, it’s just mind blowing where we are today. Then there’s us, Rosebank Farms still trying to keep it as local and regional as possible. Eggs, produce, micro greens, pasta, gelato, products from local artisans to just name a few. I’m fairly certain that if you hear that Rosebank has sold out to The Blackstone Group it’s fake news and probably generated by ChatGPT. And if my grammatically incorrect, sometimes misinformed and certainly not politically correct news letter ever is generated by the aforementioned then we been taken over!

Mistakes are made, that’s what makes us who we are. Individuality and small businesses with dreams are seem to be waning in the digital world. To those of us who keep fighting the hard fights, keep it up. It keeps us grounded maybe others will catch on!

On a lighter note, those of you who read the local fish wrapper or watch the local news The Community has worked together to stave off the “wellness village” across Betsy Kerrison from the old Rosebank Farms Stand. The grass roots effort to fight the development started under the tent with a retired schoolteacher, the community surrounding her and easel! I tip my hat to those that are still willing to fight the hard ones, as you can see the little guy can win.

It takes perseverance, dedication, homework and a little luck. Congratulations to the community and all involved. When our community comes together it’s amazing what can be achieved, but we cannot rest on our laurels. Stop by The Stand to see the latest going’s on!

To the groceries.

  • Small batch Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • Sidi’s Spring Onion Onion and Potato
  • Tomato based Chicken and Spinach (gotta get your greens)
  • Rosebank’s Fish Stew without the bacon
  • Sidi’s Beet Salad
  • Cheese Tortellini with Italian Green Sauce and Ricotta Salata
  • Roasted Pork Loin with Garlic Cremini Sauce over Yukon Mashed and Snow Peas
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage (Sunday and Monday)
  • St Patrick’s Cookie Boxes

Can’t what for y’all to try The Doctor’s newest gluten free item, more to come soon.

Thanks for dealing with rant!
Hope you can follow.
Jonathan