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It started with a simple tub of pimento cheese. When Robin Allen was growing up, there was always some in the fridge, and since it was easier to eat a spoonful of pimento cheese than to make a sandwich, she chose it for her go-to after school snack. She didn’t think much about it, other than sneaking a few bites between playing outside and maybe doing some homework.
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Pimento Cheese, please. Classic Southern spread takes some unexpected twists. Writer, Suzanne Wright explores several of the South's favorite renditions of pimento cheese. Including, South Hill, VA's own, Birdie's Pimento Cheese.
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What Customers Say
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We live in western NC and recently found your pimento cheese on a trip through VA. We only bought one tub, but we wish we had purchased more. Thank you for the best pimento cheese I've ever tasted!
Joyce B.
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I had three ladies in yesterday morning for Bridge. Served your olive cheese, crackers and banana nut bread. Your cheese was a hit! Have a group of twelve Bridge ladies coming Tuesday evening for a holiday Bridge party. Don't be surprised to have orders from Bolivia, North Carolina coming your way.
Barbara M.
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Good lord your pimento cheeses are amazing! Wow!!! :)
Laura L.
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Texas has a LOT of pimento cheese, and a lot of it is good, but Birdie’s is by far the best I have had. Every time I go back home to Richmond I pick up several containers of the classic (love that hit of vinegar!) and the jalapeño to freeze and take home.
Todd L.
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Delicious! We were sent your product by a friend of ours that works with Steve P. Amazing, what a wonderful Christmas Gift! Have a blessed Christmas & and a New Year filled with many Blessings!
Rebecca C.
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Robin you are my favorite maker :) I love working with you!
Marie W.
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I just wanted to follow up and say thank you so much for making our order happen on such short notice! It was much appreciated! Everyone loves your product and it's one of our best sellers. We appreciate all that you do, thank you again!!
Emily B.
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We received our order today and the olive variety is just terrific! Especially tasty on a saltine style cracker. On our porch sipping wine and wanted to say a big “thank you”!
Charles and Vickie N.
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Birdie's has become part of our family's "love language." It's a must-have ingredient for "just us" hanging out, entertaining friends or family holiday gatherings. We are so very glad we found you, and can't imagine our fridge without a few tubs always in it, ready to go.
Scotti H.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is pimento cheese, and what is Birdie’s?
Pimento cheese is a wonderful blend of shredded cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos and spices. Every recipe can be a little different, which is certainly a point of pride for most home cooks. We love a secret ingredient!
Our Curious Twist on Tradition® is born out of that uniqueness. Birdie is a curious cook to start with; she loves to play around in the kitchen.
Before starting Birdie’s, she was pulling the recipe apart and reconstructing it in various ways, always thinking about different “secret” ingredients. Friends would say, “I add a little cream cheese.” “Oh no, add some garlic.” “Ohh, I like to add jalapeños.” “I would never add jalapeños, I like a little onion in mine.” “I don’t use pimentos at all, only red peppers.”
Knowing it’s not wise to put every secret together, Birdie developed individual flavor profiles to showcase just how much depth can be found in pimento cheese.
Five year-round flavors, plus our seasonal ones, allow Birdie’s Pimento Cheese to explore how wonderful a pimento cheese recipe can be.
What does it taste like — is it spicy?
The word pimento means pepper. That can be off-putting to some, but the pimento is one of the mildest peppers on the Scoville scale, coming in between 0 and 500. Compare that to a jalapeño, which scores between 5,000 and 8,000, or a habanero at around 100,000.
Generally, basic pimento cheese is not spicy. Look for words like Jalapeño or Ghost when buying if you would like to avoid a spicy version.
When buying Birdie’s Pimento Cheese, use these descriptions to find the flavor best suited to your palate.
Classic: This is the flavor Birdie considers traditional pimento cheese. There is a bit of sweetness to this flavor. For her, it has a bit of a fruity note coming from the pimento, apple cider vinegar and white table sugar in the recipe.
Cream Cheese + Black Pepper: The tangy cream cheese and the black pepper make this the perfect pairing for a crisp white wine. It has a little more sophistication, with the black pepper bringing a bit of bite on the back of the tongue. Not spicy, but in the way that black pepper wakes up other dishes.
Garlic Parmesan: Garlic has a warmth all its own. Not spicy, but earthy. The Parmesan adds a nutty note to the warmth of the garlic, making it perfectly balanced.
Smoked Gouda + Roasted Red Pepper: Gouda is a mellow cheese to start, and using a smoked version makes it even more so. Roasting brings out the sweet vegetable flavor of the red pepper. This delightful flavor comes across as more complex, with a depth that appeals to many. There is no added sugar in this recipe; the sweet note is purely the roasted red pepper.
Jalapeño: When it comes to spicy, here we are! However, your heat tolerance will play an important role in your perception. Our Jalapeño Pimento Cheese is built to be a middle-of-the-road heat. If you like no spice, this is not the flavor for you. If you like a lot of heat, you likely won’t find this one very spicy at all.
What do you eat with pimento cheese? Which crackers?
You can certainly enjoy pimento cheese on whatever cracker tickles your fancy! A small pretzel twist will hold up best for dipping directly from the container without a utensil. But you can also use celery or carrot sticks. Top a burger with a nice dollop, add a bit to grits or noodles, or make a grilled cheese sandwich. Check out our recipe section for other inspiration.
Do you ship to my state, and what does shipping cost?
We ship exclusively to the contiguous United States, meaning we don’t ship to Alaska or Hawai’i. Shipping cost can vary. Free shipping east of the Mississippi is unlocked at $64.
We pack our coolers to allow for two days in transit, so we can use 2nd Day Air as opposed to the more expensive Next Day Air. 2nd Day Air can run in the neighborhood of $64. We are always talking with our shipping partners to find the best and most reliable ways to get your product to you in the most cost-effective way.
How does it stay cold, and when will it arrive?
We use eco-friendly shipping boxes and frozen gel packs to keep it cold. We plan for your package to be in transit no more than two days. We only ship on Mondays and Tuesdays. We find the shipping channels are not as full and more reliable earlier in the week. We don’t want your order sitting around in a warehouse getting stared at by some jealous eye wishing they had ordered Birdie’s!
Where can I buy Birdie’s — online and in stores?
Use our store locator to find the store nearest to you. If you don’t have a store near you, but you have a favorite small specialty store, share this page with them. It has a QR code they can use to become one of our retailers.
You can also buy directly on our website. We’d love to connect with you.