Updates
Our Mother’s Day gift guide May 06 2025
Check out our Mother's Day Gift Guide! We all know that the best gifts come from the heart. We're here to help you make those gifts extra thoughtful this year! View the Mother's Day Gift Guide.
Time for tea: Southern tea party essentials April 14 2025
Whether you enjoy hot tea or sweet tea, spring is the perfect time to celebrate with an outdoor tea party. Let’s talk about the essentials for a good Southern tea party.
Let us count the ways January 22 2025
Our Heath's Cheese Straws are built on traditions & also afford the luxury of versatility. How can you eat them, share them & gift them?
Our family's favorite Super Bowl Chili recipe January 09 2025
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Cold weather, football & especially the Super Bowl call for chili! Check out our family's favorite chili recipe for tailgating & the big game.
Apple and spice and everything nice September 28 2024
It’s that time in August when the general population is over summer. Aside from pumpkin spice coffee & some early autumn baking, we think we've found a perfect fall snack combo for autumn.
Best in Taste 1st Place Award Winner! September 10 2024
We just received the best news! Ritchie Hill Bakery just won 1st place in the 2024 NC Specialty Foods ‘Best in Taste’ awards for the entire baked goods category!
Father's Day family favorites June 04 2024
We've pulled together our favorite North Carolina gifts for Dad to go with our Heath's Cheese Straws this Father’s Day! All are from local makers.
April showers bring tea and flowers April 15 2024
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Just in time for Mother’s Day, we're offering the ultimate slowdown. Grab a vintage tablecloth and these recipes to create a lovely Southern tea.
Spring In full swing March 11 2024
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We think the presentation can be just as exciting as the present, so in true Southern form, let's jazz up the Easter Gift Bag.
What the heck is a cheese straw? January 09 2024
What is a cheese straw? And why are they called straws? Let's explore the history of this quintessential Southern delicacy with a cult-like following.
Christmas crafts and cookies December 20 2023
Our crew is officially on winter break. What do we do with our newfound spare time? Crafts and baking, of course! Check out our holiday craft ideas!
A thoughtful Thanksgiving November 20 2023
When it comes to Thanksgiving, it’s all about the table. If you need some inspiration beyond your own Thanksgivings past, take a look at some of the tables we love this year.
Buff's Molasses Cookies Recipe November 19 2023
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Buff's Molasses Cookies are one of our Ritchie family favorites! They're a time-honored Thanksgiving family tradition we love.
Falling for the season: Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Recipe October 18 2023
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The kitchen is my favorite way to stir up fall enthusiasm. Here's a recipe for my favorite twist on cheesecake that's perfect for the cozy season.
How our Spicy Cheese Straws get that extra-spicy kick August 15 2023
Before launching our spicy version, we asked Heath's Cheese Straw fans to sample and vote on three versions of our spicy recipe, and this is the one they picked by a landslide.
Our refreshing Picnic Spritz July 12 2023
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This refreshing recipe for a Picnic Spritz is made with PIMM'S® liqueur of London and pairs especially well with Heath's Cheese Straws.
Recipes for a winning tailgate September 22 2016
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Aside from our own shameless plug for Heath's Cheese Straws (which happen to come in three perfectly large sizes for tailgating), we teamed up with our friends at VAIN vanilla extracts, and Mrs. Ruth's Jams to bring you two additional winning recipes.
Mint juleps, Mother's Day, and morsels April 20 2016
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Ahhh, spring. You're finally here. With Mother's Day around the corner and the Kentucky Derby around the bend, we're ready to celebrate. In the spirit of celebration, check out these two favorite springtime libations.
Drum roll please ... announcing Heath's New Spicy Cheese Straws! March 11 2015
We are thrilled to announce that 35 wonderful taste testers have identified a winning recipe for Heath's new Spicy Cheese Straws!
We moved! June 26 2014
Just a couple weeks ago, we moved into a brand new bakery at The Old Creamery in downtown Concord. We’re ready to do some serious baking.
Boo’s Pink Salad Recipe April 04 2014
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Here’s to Easter family traditions, and a favorite family recipe for you to bring home over the holiday: "Boo’s Pink Salad."
The ultimate winter cure: : Ashley’s “SuperKasonik Boom” Stuffed Pepper Soup January 07 2014
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'Gaaaahhhhh-leeeee' it’s cold outside. Try this Stuffed Pepper Soup recipe from our friend Ashley Kasonik that's sure to warm you up.
A big thanks to small businesses November 29 2013
One thing we're thankful for this year is all of the small businesses that support us. We couldn't have done it without them. See our local supporters.
Going home: Ritchie Hill September 01 2013
After four generations of Ritchies, plenty of cheese straws, and many evenings on the front porch, we had to make a tough decision about the home's destiny.