The story begins with Geraldine Cunningham, a retired teacher from Newnan, Georgia, and a genuine southern treasure. Geraldine learned the skills of baking from her Swedish mom, Emma Lindgren McCloskey. With eight children, baking was an essential part of everyday meals.
"Mama" Geraldine was constantly baking her Cheese Straws as a peace offering for the trouble her mischievous children would get into. After a few bites the townspeople of Newnan, GA not only forgave the Cunninghams but found themselves dancing in the town square.
Enter Cathy Cunningham in 1994, a burnt-out, albeit successful, radio executive in Atlanta. The corporate culture was no longer fitting so well for Cathy. The panty-hose alone were about to finish her off. One evening while eating Geraldine's cheese straws, an idea was born. "I'll start a company to sell these cheese straws and call it The Bodacious Foods Company." After all, to Cathy, bodacious means, "As good as it gets!"
The "rest" is history. Now Mama Geraldine's Bodacious Snacks are distributed nationwide. As for Cathy, she hasn't put on a pair of panty-hose since.
Mama didn't believe in skipping church on Sundays and she certainly didn't believe in cuttin' corners, which is why the first ingredient in our addicting and snackable cheese straws is, well, cheese! And not just any cheese, premium 12-month aged Wisconsin Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Because that's just what mamas do.
SAVORY SOUTHERN FAMILY RECIPE: Included in this variety pack of four: (2) Parmesan Herb Cheese Straws and (2) Mama Geraldine's Aged Cheddar. Taking the Aged Cheddar to the next level we introduced Tuscan flavors with herb, parmesan cheese and rosemary.
PREMIUM WISCONSIN CHEDDAR IS OUR FIRST INGREDIENT: Mama certainly did not believe in cutting corners, which is why our first ingredient in our cheese straws is, well, cheese! And not just any cheese, 12-month aged premium Wisconsin Cheddar and 12-month White Cheddar.
OVEN-BAKED TO PERFECTION: Baked to crunchy perfection, never fried. A healthy alternative to traditional snack food with 5 grams of protein, low calorie, and 0 grams of sugar per serving.
REAL QUALITY - GLUTEN FREE INGREDIENTS: Our classic southern family recipe with a certified gluten free twist that has the same delicious taste and cheesy crunch. We only use real, quality ingredients you can feel good about. Absolutely no trans fat, no margarine, or preservatives. Made with love right here in the USA.
TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN PARTY FAVORITE: Looking to add some southern crunch to your next gathering? Our cheese straws are the perfect addition to your next charcuterie board, serve on soup or salad for a cheesy twist, pair with your favorite wine, or enjoy right out of the bag.