Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Baker's Specials Are Back

After a holiday hiatus, our Baker's Specials are back. This is really a treat for all of us. We get to look through our recipes and find something wonderful to make for you. Today we will have Cinnamon Raisin Walnut. You know we don't skimp on ingredients so you will get a mouthful of sweet, plump raisins and crunchy walnuts in just about every bite. We recommend toasting this tasty treat so the cinnamon aroma will fill your home.

Remember, Baker's Specials are made in small batches so come early to pick yours up. Breads start rolling out of the oven at about 9:00 am. If you can't make it until after work or even tomorrow, call us. We'll set one aside for you!

We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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Monday, January 25, 2010

Super Bowls!


Need the perfect accompaniment to your favorite Maryland Crab dip? We have it! Bread Bowls! We can make a bread bowl for you out of most of our breads on the day that they are on the menu. Bread bowls are available by order only. Call us and we'll help you pick the best bread to go with your fabulous dips.
Now that the New Orleans Saints are headed to their Cinderella Story Super Bowl, you will want to do up your Super Bowl party Louisiana style. You must get a King Cake! Nothing at Great Harvest screams New Orleans louder than a King Cake. We also offer some fantastic Sour Dough bread and a variety of dips. We recommend our homemade Bruschetta which comes in three varieties; Regular, Spicy or Pesto.


Let us Do the Work!

Don't feel like slaving over a hot stove for a hoard of football fans? Let us help! We prepare beautiful trays of sandwiches, and sweets. Everything is prepared fresh for you. No prepackaged, stale food you might get somewhere else.


However you decide to put together your Super Bowl extravaganza, we're here to help.


We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

King Cakes are Coming


King Cakes are coming. The King Cake is believed to have originated in France around the 12th century. These early Europeans celebrated the coming of the three wise men bearing gifts twelve days after Christmas calling it the Feast of the epiphany, Twelfth Night, or King's Day. The main part of the celebration was the baking of a King’s Cake to honor the three Kings. The cakes were made circular to portray the circular route used by the kings to get to the Christ Child, which was taken to confuse King Herod who was trying to follow the wise men so he could kill the Christ Child. In these early King Cakes a bean, pea, or coin was hidden inside the cake. The person who got the hidden piece was declared King for the day or was said to have good luck in the coming year. In Louisiana, Twelfth Night also signifies the beginning of the carnival season which ends with Mardi Gras Day. The bean, pea and the coin have been replaced by a small plastic baby to symbolize the Christ Child. The person who gets the baby is expected to carry on the carnival festivities by hosting the next King Cake party.


Our King Cakes are available by order in January and daily from February 1 to 9.


We hope to see you soon! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.


Thursday, January 14, 2010

Go Ravens!


Need some goodies to help spread good luck to the Ravens? Well, we have everything you need to make your Saturday night Playoff Party a Win-Win situation.


If you need something sweet, we will have festively decorated Sugar Cookies with Purple and Black sprinkles as well as Chocolate Brownie Bread Cupcakes. If a savory snack is what you're after, stop by for some Cheddar Garlic, Asiago Pesto or some Bruschetta. We'll have 3 varieties to choose from. And don't forget, buy one of our soup mixes throughout the month of January and you get 6 rolls FREE!


Cheer the Ravens on Great Harvest Style!


We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.


Friday, January 8, 2010

Ten Reasons to Eat WHOLE GRAINS in 2010


1. Eating food fresh always tastes better and is better for you. Fresh ground whole wheat flour is no different.
2. Whole grains are packed full of essential vitamins and minerals including iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium, folic acid and many B-vitamins.
3. The fiber in whole grains is increasingly being found to have many important health benefits including improving management of weight, heart disease and diabetes.
4. Wheat and oats equal broccoli and spinach in antioxidant activity!
5. People who eat more whole grains usually weigh less and have lower amounts of abdominal fat.
6. Carbohydrates are the only source of energy for your red blood cells and the main source of energy for the brain, central nervous system and baby during pregnancy.
7. White flour is missing 17 key nutrients and 25% of the protein found in whole grains.
8. Kids who eat more whole grains reduce their risk of obesity, diabetes, asthma and may have less acne.
9. People who eat more whole grains have a reduce risk of heart disease, strokes and certain cancers and are less likely to get diabetes.
10 . Making whole grains a part of your life is as simple as a sandwich on Honey Whole Wheat bread, a bowl of Cranberry Almond Oatmeal or a slice of High Five Fiber for Breakfast.


We have two whole grain breads every day. Come in and try one now!


We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.


Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Warm up With Soup and Rolls!


During the cold winter months, is there anything quite as cozy as a steamy cup of soup and a fresh, warm roll? It's the perfect winter meal! Pick up a package of our gourmet soup and receive a FREE half dozen made-from-scratch, fresh and flavorful rolls. Yum!


Lattes are Back!

Believe it or not - - It only took 5 months to find a solution to the system but thankfully we have our latte machine up and running - - come in for a fresh hot drink. The coupon on our email is good for 30% off a specialty drink through the month of January. If you aren't getting our email, sign up now. Just click on the link on the left and let us know to add you to the list.


Fruit Pies are Back, Too!

Our Sour Cream Fruit pies were such a hit during the holidays, we are continuing to make them this month. Come in on Fridays for your choice of Apple, Cherry, Blueberry, Raspberry or Blackberry. And King Cakes are available by order only in January and daily from February 1st to February 9th. We encourage you to place an order as these tasty treats are very hard to keep in stock.
We hope to see you soon! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.