savory spoon cheese straws
Photo credit: Dawn Arnold

What started as a hobby has turned into a booming business called Savory Spoon.

Dawn Arnold has always loved spending time in the kitchen cooking and baking for others, and she became known for preparing and making goody baskets typically filled with homemade cheese straws.

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The little cheesy snacks became so beloved, Arnold started preparing them on a larger scale and created her company.

Dawn Arnold in Kitchen of Savory Spoon
Photo credit: Dawn Arnold

While finding her groove in the kitchen, Arnold also found herself slipping into some unfavorable food habits. She got herself on a better path and created Savory Spoon Healthy Spice Blends to simplify and enhance home cooking. Enjoy all Savory Spoon products including cheese straw varieties like pimento cheese and original. Spice blends include Cajun, taco, fajita, Asian, Greek and spicy basil.

Savory Spoon Cheese straws
Photo credit: Dawn Arnold

Visit the Savory Spoon store at 5609 Barham Siding Road in Wake Forest, which also has specialty pop-up bakery hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. one Saturday each month. Learn more and purchase online at savoryspoonnc.com.

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Giveaway: We’ve partnered with Savory Spoon to give away one Complete Set Combo filled with all the spice varieties to one lucky reader.

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Comments

  • Patricia Randall

    Love the Field & Family magazine! It’s exciting to see NC Farmers and vendors featured.

  • Lauren

    I’ve never heard of Savory Spoon! Their products sound yummy!

  • Krista Leinbach

    Sounds great for the holidays!

  • Phyllis

    We have never heard of Savory Spoon and they sound delicious and yummy!!

  • Clinton

    Looking forward to becoming acquainted with Savory Spoon’s products.

  • Joyce Thigpen

    This sounds so good! Nice for the holidays or any day.

  • Melissa Kenward

    I love sharing products made in NC! The Savory Spoon cheese straws will be a perfect gift!

  • Darlene Brady

    Omgness, I so love cheese straws can’t wait to try these. Hope I can find them

  • Greg Swain

    I’m trying
    G to launch a home based food business currently, this story inspires me!

  • Pam Lassiter

    My mama use it make them years ago. Would love to get them for her as she is 92 years old now and hasn’t made them for years now. Would be a great surprise for her.

  • Leigh Garmhausen

    As a true old southern girl & great cook (I’ve always been told), I don’t make cheese straws but love to eat really good ones! Now honest to goodness–who doesn’t love a light crisp complex cheesy touch of spice BUNCH of cheese straws on a festive platter especially around the holidays?? Makes me hungry thinking about that look/smell & taste! If I win; I’ll make some (with a good recipe supplied) & let y’all know how they turn out. Happy Holidays & hoping I’m the lucky winner!!

  • V. Kidd

    Cheese straws, say less.

  • anita vanhalen

    I ‘am so excited to Visit your bakery. Please e-mail me the saturday you are open. Thank You Anita Vanhalen Fayetteville, NC

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