Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Happy New Year!

Just a reminder that we close today at 2:00 PM. We are closed tomorrow.

We look forward to seeing you bright and early on January 2nd with a new menu for a new exciting year!

Stop by today and pick up some bread for your New Year's Eve celebration and some scones for breakfast!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Friday, December 20, 2013

Holiday Hours and More!

Just a quick reminder of our holiday hours next week!
Monday, Dec 23 - 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday, Dec 24 - 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday and Thursday, Dec 25-26 - CLOSED
Friday, Dec 27 - Back to regular hours

We can still take your holiday orders until Dec. 21. And we have lots of grab and go gifts for those last minute gifting needs!

Come on in, grab a free cup of coffee (Fridays only) until 8:30 AM and join in the merriment!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Monday, December 16, 2013

Christmas Countdown!

We hate to be the ones to remand you, but Christmas is only nine days away! AND.... You only have 5 days to place your Christmas orders with us. We know. We feel terrible! We make this huge crazy schedule of how much we're baking every day and we have to have your orders to do that.

Are you still trying to figure out what to order? Here are a couple ideas!


Holiday Stollen


Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread


Need a gift? We have a whole bunch of Grab and Go gifts starting at just $10!

Of course, there's a lot more in the store. Stop on by and check everything out!
We hope to see you soon! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.


Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Oh the Weather Outside is Frightful..

So we're closed.

Enjoy your snow day. Stay safe and warm and come see us tomorrow! Bread will start coming out of the oven at about 9:30!

Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Holiday Cheer is Here!


These yummy Egg Nog Muffins are just one example of all the holiday goodies we will have for you this month. Check out our website for details on our holiday menu and ordering details. Have you signed up for our email? You should! It often comes with some very valuable coupons!

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

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Thanksgiving Orders! Just Two More Days!

Do you want to delight your friends and family with this delicious treat for Thanksgiving? Well hurry up and call! Only two days left to place orders for Thanksgiving! We have a wide assortment of breads, rolls and desserts, including the delectable Pumpkin Oh! Oh how wonderful!

Do you need some quick things to make for the weekend so you can shop til you drop? We have a ton of fast soup mixes from Maggie and Mary and Frontier Soups. Many can be made in an hour or less!

And don't forget out fantastic pancake and cookie mix!

Operators are standing by! Call now! Pay over the phone and you can simply pop in, pick up your order and run!

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

Friday, November 15, 2013

Gobble, Gobble!

Gobble gobble! Come get your Turkey Gobbler Sandwich today! It's loaded with turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion on your choice of bread. We recommend Cranberry Orange bread! And while you're getting your sandwich, be sure to place your Thanksgiving order! Only one week left to place orders!

We hope to see you soon! You're friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Hot Soup for a Cold Day


Delicious hot soup for a cold day! Check our blog daily for the soups of the day! Today we have Crab and Corn Chowder shown here with a hearty slice of Cheddar Garlic with Bacon. And don't forget, November brings back the famous GH Turkey Gobbler sandwich. Turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion with fresh cranberry sauce. Get it on your choice of bread. We recommend Stuffing Bread or Cranberry Orange!

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

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Come get your pumpkin!


This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread is just one example of the delicious pumpkin goodies we have for you today! Stop by and see the others great treats we have in store! There's Jewish Apple Cake, lots of cookies and scones, Almond Pound Cake and Cranberry Orange Bread. So DELICIOUS!

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

Monday, November 4, 2013

November? Already?

It was a beautiful weekend. Mild temperatures, gorgeous fall colors. What a great time to live in Maryland! Makes it almost exciting to think that the holidays are right around the corner!

What? You aren't ready? Don't worry! We are! You can check out our website at www.greatharvestcolumbia.com to see all our Thanksgiving offerings and holiday hours. We are ready to take your calls now! If you want to be super efficient, you can pay for your order over the phone and then just pop in, grab it and leave on the day it's ready! Orders can be placed until November 22nd!

We're ready for you! Give us a call! We hope to see and hear from you soon! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

Friday, October 25, 2013

Friday is Still PIE DAY!

Friday is still PIE DAY at GH! Come on in and try some of this beauty. Just in time for the crisp fall weather, we have Cranberry Walnut Pie.

And don't forget, every Friday, we have FREE COFFEE until 8:30 AM! What are you waiting for? Come on in!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Monday, October 7, 2013

Whole Grains! Holy Cow!

By now, you've probably heard of the plethora of pumpkin we will have this month. We have Pumpkin Batter Bread, Pumpkin Bars, Pumpkin Swirl... The list goes on! We sure do love our pumpkin!

But did you know that we have at least two whole grain breads every day? Some days we could have as many as four!

Whole grain breads at GH are so much better than the supermarket breads. Our breads have no additives or preservatives. They start with five basic ingredients; flour, water, salt, sugar and yeast. From there we add other ingredients to make our wonderful, healthy whole grain breads. Our whole grain breads can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle without having to give up bread!

Stop by a sample a slice today. We hope to see you soon! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com 

Friday, September 27, 2013

Free Coffee Friday


Fill your own cup or buy one of these beauties! Free coffee EVERY FRIDAY until 8:30 am. We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Pumpkin Pallooza Starts Next Week!


This is an example of the many pumpkin treats we will have starting in October! We'll have your old favorites and some new things too! Check out our menu later this week for all the details!

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

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Sourdough: The Perfect Fall Bread

Are you looking for some nice crusty bread to go with all your fall soups and stews? Look no further! Our Sourdough and Parmesan Sourdough are exactly what you need! The are great for serving with soups, perfect for a big, hearty sandwich and are even wonderful on the grill!

Our Sourdough takes a little while to nurture through the baking process so it usually is one of the last breads out of the oven. We have it on Wednesdays in September. Stop by and try some today. And while you're here, check out all our super tasty and fast soup mixes! You could have hot soup on the table in as little as 30 minutes!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Challah for Your Holiday

We can't take anymore orders for holiday bread, but we will have plenty on hand. Stop by nice and early (starting after 10:00 today) and pick up everything you need for a wonderful holiday table. We will have Round Challah with or without Golden Raisins and so many other things for you to choose from!

And don't forget, we have local honey for your apple dipping pleasure, too!

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

www.greatharvestclumbia.com

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

We Know it Isn't Really September....

But it is for us! We have started our September menu early! Want to know what yummy tidbits we have for you this month? To start, on Wednesdays, we are making our bakery favorite, Cheddar Garlic with BACON!!! Yes! You heard it correctly. Bacon Cheddar Garlic!

And we have a new whole grain bread on Fridays. We are making Burley Bread which has rye, oats, and sunflower seeds. So delicious!

We have printed copies of the menu in the store. Stop by and check it out! And don't forget, Rosh Hashanah orders needs to be in by August 31 so we can prepare our baking schedule.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Monday, August 19, 2013

Back to Reality

We know you don't want to hear it, but summer is essentially over. The teachers are all back in their classrooms today, getting ready for the arrival of their students next week. Stores are running out of school supplies, before some of us even know exactly what our kids need. All the fall high school sports are in full swing, in their second week of practice. And Rosh Hashanah is right around the corner too! This is all happening way to fast, isn't it?

We can't go buy your school supplies, or cleats or any of those other back to school essentials, but we can make your preparation for the upcoming holiday easy!

Here is what we will have this year for the Jewish holidays:

Round Challah with or without Golden Raisins
Chocolate or Cinnamon Babka
Jewish Apple Cake
Apple Honey Walnut Crunch
Vanilla Almond Swirl

Please place your orders by August 31st so we can be sure we have everything you need, right on time! You can even pay for your order in advance. That way, you can just pop in and grab it and go!

Please call us if you have any questions. We hope to see you soon! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com


Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Breakfast Treats, GH Style

We know you know about our delicious muffins and scones. But do you know about some of the other tasty things we have for breakfast? You don't? Well let us tell you about them!

We have some really fantastic Pancake Mixes made with whole wheat flour. We make it so easy to make great pancakes! All you need to do is add milk and eggs! Watch for seasonal flavors.

We also have some fantastic Cranberry Almond Oatmeal mix. We use whole oats so you get the benefit of the whole grain, instead of the chopped up grains you get in other oatmeal mixes. They take a tiny bit longer to cook, but they're worth the wait.

And for those of you who are trying to limit your carb intake and are trying out the Paleo diet, we have this fantastic grain-free granola. That's right! Just nuts, seeds and fruit. It's perfect as a snack, great with yogurt or, a great addition to plain oatmeal (for those of you who haven't given it up)!

School is right around the corner and all of these things make quick, healthy breakfasts for your kids and you!

Stop on by and check them out. We hope to see you soon! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Baker's Specials: Summer Treats

It's getting to the end of summer. We stick with one menu for the summer months, but right about this time, we start getting a little bored and decide to try some new things. Stop by today for some Vanilla Almond Swirl Challah, some Sticky Buns, also made with Challah, and some of that fantastic Blackberry Peach Cake we made last week.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Monday, July 22, 2013

Yummy Stuff!

Here are some pictures of some delicious cakes we made last week. We have yummy stuff all the time! Come in and see what surprises are in store for you today!


Blackberry Peach Cake


Pineapple Coconut Cake

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

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

It's Hot but We're Still Baking!


Our oven is on so yours can stay OFF! Stop by and pick up some breads for the grill! Yes. That's right! We have lots of hearty breads that are great for grilling. And we have lots of marinades and meat rubs too! 

Stop by and check everything out! We hope to see you soon! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

Monday, July 8, 2013

Grillin' Fun

We recently showed you some new teas that we had. These items aren't new, but they sure are perfect for helping you get your grill on in this steamy weather!


Stonewall Kitchen Meat Rub


Di Alfredo Olive Oil - Perfect for marinades and bread dipping


Pino Press Olive Oil - Great for brushing on bread for the grill

We also have some great mixes. Some of them are gluten free!

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

Monday, July 1, 2013

July 4th Hours and Bonus Free Coffee Hours on July 5th

Just a reminder that we will be closed on Thursday, July 4th. We will open late on at 9:00 am on Friday, July 5th. And guess what! We'll have FREE COFFEE until noon! Woo hoo!

Lots of goodies to make your holiday a special one! Stop by and see some of the wonderful meat rubs and dipping oils.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Cool off with Some New Iced Tea


Look at the cool new Tiesta Iced Tea mixes we got! We have herbal tea and green tea mixes that are filled with all natural goodness. One pouch brews 15-30 cups of tea (because some people like a really big cup of tea).


Come in and try some out! It's going to be hot for the next several days!


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

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Local Honey, honey?


We are so excited to have a new batch of local honey! It comes right from Elkridge, in the heart of Howard County, from the hives of Karen, who used to be our sweets baker!

Stop by first thing tomorrow and check it out!

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

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Free Coffee Friday - Don't Forget!!

Ever notice how some coffee shops only offer free coffee every once in a while? Did you know that every Friday morning, Great Harvest in Columbia has free coffee until 8:30 am? Yep! EVERY Friday!

So stop by on Friday, grab a cup of coffee and a slice of bread and sit on our patio and enjoy the morning. Of course, we'll have lots of good treats ready for you to take home including our fabulous Sour Cream and Fruit Pies!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Monday, June 17, 2013

Soup Du Jour? It's Right Here!



Our Soup of the Day can be found on our blog every day, on the left side of the page. Check it out! Today's soup is a new one! Poorman's Fisherman Stew made with Catfish, Crab, Andouille Sausage and veggies. Come in and let us know what you think!

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

Monday, June 10, 2013

Last Week of School!

And the last chance this year to tell your kids' teachers how much you appreciate all they do. Teacher gifts don't have to break the bank. We have lots of gifts under $10 that will make your teachers very happy! Stop by and pick up a batter bread, or a loaf and challah with a small jam, or even a gift card for a lunch.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Ugly Ties Are Back!

Can you believe it's June? Wow! School is almost out. The pools are open. Farmers' markets are going in full swing. Flowers are blooming. Isn't it great?

And it's time for that other great sign of summer; the Great Harvest Columbia Ugly Tie Contest.

Bring us the ugliest tie you can find. We'll give you a loaf of white or wheat bread. And the person who brings us the UGLIEST TIE OF ALL will win one lunch on us!

That's a pretty good deal! Stop by with your entry soon! The contest ends next week!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Friday, May 31, 2013

Whole Grains = Full Belly and Healthy Heart

We know you've heard it before and you're probably tired of everyone saying it, but do you know that breads made with whole grains are higher in fiber and can help you lose weight and stay fit?

At Great Harvest, we have two whole grain breads each day. Some days, we even have three! Our whole grain breads have between 3 and five grams of fiber per serving. They are a delicious addition to your healthy diet.

Here is the rundown on the whole grain breads we offer each week:

Monday - Honey Whole Wheat and Nine Grain
Tuesday - Honey Whole Wheat and Woodstock
Wednesday - Honey Whole Wheat and High Five Fiber
Thursday - Honey Whole Wheat and Whole Grain Goodness
Friday - Honey Whole Wheat and Dakota
Saturday - Honey Whole Wheat and Nine Grain

Depending on the month, we may have other whole grain breads some days, too.

Stop by and have a slice and find out more about how you can add whole grains into your healthy diet.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Friday, May 24, 2013

New Pottery!

We're going to let the pictures do the talking on this one. All pottery is made by LOCAL potters in right here in Central Maryland. Prices are very affordable, too!


 "Mommy" Bud Vase, Creamer and Coffee Mug


Flat Flower Vases with Frogs - Perfect for Tall Flowers with Fat Stems


Oil Bottle - Great for Flavored Oils to Drizzle on Bread

We have lots more pottery for you to see. Stop on by! 
We hope to see you soon! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.


Monday, May 20, 2013

Grillin' Time!

Did you break out your grill? We did and we love to grill some GH bread! Here are some grilling ideas for your summer dinners!


  • Grill some Sour Dough and top it with your favorite fresh veggies for some great bruschetta
  • Grill some Cheddar Garlic, and top it with some grilled chicken and melted cheese for a great open faced sandwich
  • Brush some olive oil infused with spices on two inch wide pieces of Foccacia for some delicious grilled bread sticks
We have some great grilling sauces from Stone Wall Kitchen and some lots of other great stuff to make your summer table sparkle. Stop by and check some out! 

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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

To Market, To Market!

We love spring! In the spring we get to venture out of the confines of our bakery and come see you about town! Here is where you can find us at various Farmers' Markets:

Wednesdays - Miller Library, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Saturdays - Glenwood Library, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sundays - Oakland Mills Village Center, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM AND Catonsville (behind Friendly's), 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM

How many different places will you visit us? Lots, we hope!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Monday, May 6, 2013

May! Yay!

It's started out to be quite a lovely month! Flowers are blooming. The temperature has been ideal with low humidity. Delightful! And we have some very delightful offerings to help you celebrate this delightful month.

We have a fantastic new sandwich, the Hail Caesar! This is basically all the things you love on a Caesar Salad wrapped up in your favorite GH bread.

As we told you last week, Babka is back! We will have Cinnamon and Chocolate Babkas on Wednesdays in May.

Stop by on Tuesday and grab Carrot Cake. Our Carrot Cake is full of carrots, raisins and nuts and topped with cream cheese frosting Yum!

Are you looking for something savory? Also on Wednesdays, we have Sourdough and Parmesan Sourdough. This is a fantastic bread for the grill. Brush it with a little olive oil and even top it with some tomatoes for a grilled Bruschetta.

And if you're looking for gifts for your mom or your teachers (Teacher Appreciation week is in full swing) we have lots of local pottery, baking mixes and gift cards.

Stop in and check out all our good stuff.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Babka is Back


Wednesdays in May. 
That's really all you need to know.

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

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Bread Pudding...Yummm.......

We've said it before and we'll say it again. Who needs cupcakes when you can have some truly delightful Bread Pudding! Today, we have Mixed Berry Bread Pudding in two sizes; large to share with friends and muffin size just for you. And did we mention the berries! So many plump juicy berries! Bread pudding is a perfectly acceptable breakfast food. Stop by and get some now!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Monday, April 15, 2013

Tax Daze Treat

Come in and get a free small coffee and a mini-sized treat and then get back to those taxes! You only have until midnight! Where are those 24 hour post offices anyway?

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Friday, April 12, 2013

Taxes Taxing You? Try some Non-taxing Treats!

Are you in for some late nights this weekend, scrambling to meet the tax deadline on Monday? Don't worry! We're here to help you through it all. No tax advice, but lots of goodies to inspire you to dig deeper to find every last penny that you can get back from Uncle Sam.

It's PIE-Day! Come grab a Sour Cream and Fruit Pie or if pie isn't your thing, how about some good old Chocolate Chip Cookies or Chocolate Brownie Bread?

If you need savory inspiration, how about a Pepperoni Roll or some Asiago Pesto Bread?

If you're starting your taxes this morning, come by for a free small coffee until 8:30 and check out the rest of our goodies! We hope to see you soon! You're friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Yummy April!

So many yummy things for April! Where do we begin?

Our sweet breads include Cinnamon Swirl, Apple Crunch, Pineapple Upside-down Bread, White Chocolate Cherry Swirl and Cinnamon Raisin.

For you savory bread lovers, we have Asiago Pesto, Cheddar Garlic and Parmesan Sour Dough.

Of course, there are an abundance of sweets like Carrot Cake, Lemon Pound Cake, Lemon Raspberry Muffins... The list is long!

Take a break from the holiday madness and come in see what we have for you!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Easter Brunch? We Have you Covered!

We have lots and lots of muffins and scones available for your Easter Brunch! Or for your morning commute. Or for your afternoon snack. And there's pie! So much pie for the rest of the week. And, of course, we have Challah that can be used to make the finest French Toast Casserole in the all of Maryland. We even have a recipe for you if you need it.

Remember, we have a special menu for the rest of the week and it would be fantastic if you could get your Easter orders in today.

We hope to see you soon!

Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Monday, March 25, 2013

Special Menu This Week



Remember, with it being Easter week, our menu is going to be a little different. Here is the breakdown:

  • Beginning today and going until March 30th, we will have Macaroons
  • From Thursday to Saturday we will only have:
    • Easter Ambrosia
    • Hot Cross Buns
    • Old Fashioned White
    • Challah
    • Cinnamon Chip
    • Cheddar Garlic
    • Dakota
    • Toasted Sesame
  • For rolls, we will have:
    • Challah
    • White
    • Toasted Sesame
  • There will be three different pies each day
  • There will be assorted sweets each day
Our hours will remain unchanged. Give us a call and place your order soon! Pay over the phone and you will have a very smooth pickup!

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

Friday, March 22, 2013

Pie Day!

You didn't forget that Friday is PIE DAY at GH, did you! Stop by, get a free cup of coffee until 8:30 AM and grab a pie to share with your friends at work.


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