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The perfect pimento cheese was born in the Lowcountry of South Carolina and you have never had pimento cheese like this! The recipe originated with Sassy Henry. She would whip up batches of her delightful, southern style pimento cheese while living in Atlanta and tailgating at Braves games. Sassy, her husband Brian, and their two children moved to Pawleys Island, SC in 2002 where they took over the historic Sea View Inn. It is there that Palmetto Cheese was featured as an appetizer each week during the summer lowcountry shrimp boils. Needless to say, it was a guest favorite.
Pawleys is known for its shoeless, laid-back life style which includes crabbing in the marsh, fishing, rope hammocks, and unspoiled beaches and waterways. This was the perfect place for the birth of Palmetto Cheese.
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is pictured on the container lid. Vertrella is credited with adding the “soulful” touch to Sassy’s recipe. The result, Palmetto Cheese™ – The Pimento Cheese with Soul”. One of the reasons Palmetto Cheese™ is so popular is that it’s made with real sharp cheddar cheese, whereas most pimento cheeses are made with processed or American cheese. During visits to the Lowcountry, tourists make sure to purchase enough Palmetto Cheese™ to take home to share with family and friends. Palmetto Cheese was first introduced in local market outlets in Pawleys Island and Georgetown, SC. Now, Palmetto Cheese™ is available at many grocery store chains throughout the Southeast Where to Buy.
Palmetto Cheese™ is great to serve anytime of the year, especially while entertaining. Give it a try and you too will agree, this is the best pimento cheese on grocery shelves today!
FAQ's
Q: Who is the lady on the label?
A: The lady's name is Vertrella Brown.
Vertrella was raised in the Lowcountry of South Carolina in Pawleys Island.She has been a cook for over 25 years and specializes in Gullah and Low Country Cuisine, characterized by the use of seafood, rice, barbecue, and vegetable casseroles. Although the recipe started with Sassy Henry,
Vertrella Brown added that soulful touch to Palmetto Cheese that helped define it as The Pimento Cheese with Soul. Vertrella not only cooks for a living at a bed and breakfast on the beach at Pawleys Island, it is her passion. Vertrella has made thousands of guests, family, and friends happy with her unique blend of soulful Lowcountry food.
Q: Can I order Palmetto Cheese for delivery?
A: We do not currently ship Palmetto Cheese due to it's perishable nature. The cost associated with shipping it with dry ice or overnight delivery makes the endeavor cost prohibitive. We suggest contacting your local grocer to request it. Chances are they can get it into their store with a little insistence!
Q: How else can I get my local grocer to carry Palmetto Cheese?
A: You can visit your local grocer and find the deli manager. If you can, bring him/her a lid from a container of Palmetto Cheese. Tell him/her that this product is available at many grocery stores throughout the Southeast.
Q: What type of Mayonnaise do you use?
A: We use nothing but the best ingredients in Palmetto Cheese. And the mayonnaise that we use is no exception. That is why we chose Hellmann's mayonnaise.
Q: How do I contact my grocery store to request your product?
A: Go to the Where to Buy page. Click on the grocery store logos on the left hand side to take you to their product request page. Fill out the form and let them know that you would like them to carry Palmetto Cheese. Thank you for the support!