![]() She recalls that "Granddaddy Spike would season our steak dinners and leave the marinating platter sitting on the kitchen counter all afternoon. (Special to the Democrat-Gazette/Marcia Schnedler)Ĭontinuing the origin story, Lisa says her grandfather eventually decided to try selling the spice "that he had been making for years and giving to friends and family who requested his 'secret stuff.'" Reportedly, when Cavender was 17, his Greek friend in Texas died and willed his seasoning recipe to Cavender."įamily members at S-C Seasoning Company include (from left) Lisa Cavender, Austin Price, Emily Bartlett, Cara Wohlgemuth, Lance Wohlgemuth, Kat Smith. The chef cooked with a special seasoning mix, the ingredients of which were a closely guarded secret. He operated root-beer stands, a motorcycle shop and a dime store before starting to market the seasoning.Īs the Encyclopedia of Arkansas explains, "While in Texas, Cavender and his brother Lowell had befriended a Greek chef who ran a popular steak house. ![]() Born in Texas, he moved with his wife, Katherine, to Central Arkansas in 1940 and later to Harrison. Spike, whose given name was Lester, is a legendary figure in Cavender family lore. In the fourth generation are Lisa's son Austin Price, along with Cara and Lance's daughters Kat Smith and Emily Bartlett. The others include her sister and brother-in-law Cara and Lance Wohlgemuth, also in the third generation. She is one of six family members now involved in S-C Seasoning. Lisa is a granddaughter of Spike Cavender, who began making the 13-ingredient spice in a washtub just for family and friends in the 1960s. "Faithful customers have been sharing their recipes with us for decades." "Word of mouth by our customers is a big key to our success, along with the quality of our product and the loyalty of our employees," says Lisa Cavender, the firm's president and treasurer. Inc., which has produced Cavender's All-Purpose Greek Seasoning commercially in Harrison since 1978. Six relatives from the third and fourth generations play active roles in operating S-C Seasoning Co. We carry natural products that are humanely produced.HARRISON - A secret recipe handed down by an unknown chef forms the tantalizing base for a four-generation Arkansas family business that continues to prosper while making only one basic product. HEALTH AND BEAUTY -Just as important as the inside, we care about the products that go on your outside. We stand behind the brands we carry without compromise. SUPPLEMENTS -Carefully selected, we offer vitamins, herbs and supplements that are rigorously tested and of the highest quality. Our selection of household products is stocked with paper and cleaning products you can feel good about. NON-FOODS -Perfect for the eco-minded shopper. From quick breakfasts to plant-based meat alternatives, we can help keep your freezer stocked with what you want.īULK -A lot, or a little, the choice is yours! Our bulk department allows you to have the freshest products in just the amount you want. If you have allergies or nutritional restrictions or follow alternative diets, if we don’t have it, we can probably get it.įROZEN FOODS -Sometimes we need the convenience of frozen foods. ![]() MEAT -When only the best will do! Shop our selection of the highest quality and hard to find cuts of meat, along with our house-made and smoked sausages.ĭAIRY -We highlight local milk, cheese and eggs locally produced and have a great selection of dairy-alternative products as well. We support regional family farms that are as invested in quality as we are. PRODUCE -Our passion lies in providing the freshest, organic fruits and vegetables.
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