Great Harvest Bread Co. Columbia, MD

It's PIEDAY!!!

2012-01-27T07:45:00.004-05:00

Yummy, yummy pie for you!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Super Food

2012-01-26T07:42:00.002-05:00

So the Ravens aren't in the Super Bowl. We're all a little blue about that. But you know you're going to watch the game, so why not make the best of it with some GH goodies? Here are some excellent ideas for you.

Bread bowls for dip - We have some very tasty dips that can be served in a hollowed out loaf of our round bread.
Pepperoni or Veggie Rolls - Inspired by lunches in the coal mines of West Virginia and Pennsylvania, this is a delightful, handheld treat. We stuff our Rolls full of pepperoni, cheese and a selection of peppers. Your guests will delight in their tastiness!
Sweet Treats! Get a tray of sweets including a selection of cookies, bars, scones and muffins. Yummy!

There are many more goodies for you to choose from! Stop by and check them out! We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Baker's Specials

2012-01-19T07:49:00.002-05:00

They're BACK!!! Come visit us on Wednesdays (with the remainders on Thursdays) for these small batch specials. This week, we have Cinnamon Raisin with Chocolate Chips. What an excellent French Toast Bread! Remember, we make a very limited quantity of these breads so come in early for them. Our breads start coming out of the oven at about 9:00 AM.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

The King Cake Story

2012-01-18T07:30:00.003-05:00

We know you love our King Cakes. We thought it would be nice to share a little of the story behind them.

As part of the Christian faith, the coming of the wise men bearing gifts to the Christ Child is celebrated twelve days after Christmas. We refer to this as the Feast of the Epiphany or Little Christmas on the Twelfth Night. This is a time of celebration, exchanging gifts and feasting. Today, the tradition continues as people all over the world gather for festive Twelfth Night celebrations. A popular custom was and still is the baking of a special cake in honor of the three kings called "A King's Cake."

Inside every cake is a tiny baby (we put ours on the outside so you'll be sure to see it!). The tradition of having King Cake Parties has evolved through time, and the person who receives the slice of cake with the baby is asked to continue the festivities by hosting the next King Cake party.

Originally, King Cakes were a simple ring of dough with a small amount of decoration. Today's King Cakes are much more festive. We use our Challah Bread dough. We shape it in a ring, glaze it, frost it, and the it is covered with delicious sugar toppings in the traditional Mardi Gras colors of purple, green and gold.

Call us today and order yours now!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Get Your Ravens Game Day Goodies!

2012-01-13T06:22:00.003-05:00

We have fantastic savory breads, Pepperoni and Veggie Rolls, sweet treats and please don't forget your game day pie! So many yummy things to help you and your friends cheer the Ravens to VICTORY over the Texans!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

It Will Get Cold

2012-01-11T07:28:00.002-05:00

Yes, we have been having some very nice weather for winter in Central Maryland. But we both know it's going to get cold. Yesterday, Paul made one of our Frontier Soup mixes for you to try. We also carry Maggie and Mary Soup. Many of these mixes can be prepared in under an hour with ingredients you may already have in your pantry. They are reasonably priced, allowing you to feed a family of four for under $4.00 per person (including all the add-ins)! We have mixes for vegetarians and meat lovers. Come check them out!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

King Cake Countdown

2012-01-05T07:38:00.002-05:00

We hear you loud and clear! When are the King Cakes coming? You can start ordering King Cakes now for pickup next week. Then, with Mardi Gras on February 21st, we will have them in store beginning the week before.

Sourdough is Back!

With everything we have to make in November and December, it's difficult to add Sourdough into the mix. Sourdough is a more labor intensive process involving a started that needs to be fed daily. Who can feed a starter (we can barely feed ourselves) when we have thousands of dinner rolls to make! But beginning today, we will Sourdough and Sourdough with Parmesan on Thursdays in January.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

We Resolve

2012-01-03T07:22:00.002-05:00

To help you with your resolutions. Did you forget that each and everyday we have no less than two varieties of WHOLE GRAIN BREADS? Whole grains have been proven to help improve health and are an important part of any successful weight loss plan.

Here is the WHOLE GRAIN Schedule:

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

Not resolving about anything? Don't worry! There are lots of treats around, too! And brace yourself for KING CAKES appearing soon!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?

2011-12-28T06:56:00.002-05:00

No matter what your plans, we have lots of goodies that will help make your evening a memorable one. From soup mixes for a quiet evening at home with family to dips and jams to help you make a lovely appetizer for friends. Hollow out one of our round breads for your dip or cut some up for fondue!

And what better way to wake up on New Year's Day than to some GH French Toast or Bread Pudding? We have many more ideas in store for you.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Christmas Eve Reminder

2011-12-22T07:01:00.002-05:00

We want you to enjoy your holiday with all your baked goods. We encourage you to come early on Saturday to pick up your bread, and other treats. We will be open at 7:00 AM and all Saturday orders will be ready at that time. We really would like to close at 12:00 PM SHARP so we can enjoy our holiday with our families.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Happy Hannukah!

2011-12-20T07:03:00.003-05:00

We want to wish all our Jewish friends and customers a very Happy Hannukah!

May This Festival of Lights bring Blessings upon you and All Your Loved Ones for Happiness, for Health, and for Spiritual Wealth,and May the Lights of Chanukah Usher in the Light of Moshiach and a Better World for All of Humankind.

Last Day to Place Orders!

Today is the last day to place your holiday orders! You will want your Holiday Bears, muffins (have you tried the new Cranberry Pistachio?), Stollen, Pies, etc, etc, etc... Remember, our menu is different for the holiday week and we are closing early on Saturday!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Special Offer and Great Soup!

2011-12-16T07:21:00.004-05:00

Are you following us on Facebook? You should be! There are special offers and interesting bakery tidbits posted there, too. The link is on the left side of this page. And if you mention this BLOG, you can get 10% off your pre-paid holiday order if you call by Tuesday, December 20th.

And as the weather turns cold, don't forget that we have some of the best soup in Howard County. Paul does love his crab, but he makes some very delightful vegetarian soups, too. Fresh and hot (just like Paul)!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Cookies!

2011-12-15T07:24:00.002-05:00

Just a reminder, we are not making cookies next week! We will be knee deep in rolls, rolls and more rolls! If you want your cookies, come get them now! You can freeze them until the night before you are ready to bestow them upon the lucky recipient!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Freeze Now, Gift Later

2011-12-14T06:21:00.002-05:00

Did you know that most of our treats taste great, even after they have been frozen? Did you also know that we have the cutest little sweet breads in tiny tree pans that make the perfect gifts for teachers, tutors and more? Do you see where we're going with this? Stop by and load up on our little $5 tree treats. Throw them in the freezer until the night before you want to give them. You're "giftees" will love them!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Grab and GO!!

2011-12-07T07:40:00.002-05:00

At Great Harvest we have so many yummy treats that stand alone as great gifts, and they won't break the bank! Let us do your holiday baking for you!

This month, we offer Ginger Bop cookies, Saint-Nickerdoodles, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Dillon Cookies (Oatmeal Chocolate Chip with Walnuts), Cranberry Oat Jumbles (YUMMM!!!!) and Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. We are wrapping some in festive bags so you can pop in, grab a bag and head off to your holiday destination with a tasty treat!

Our Grab and Go gifts really take the pain out of shopping for teachers, tutors, coaches, and coworkers. We pair our Made From Scratch Mixes and Biscotti with cute tea towels, spoons, mugs, teas and cocoas for a wonderful, affordable gift. Pick up a couple extra for that person you probably forgot.

Our gifts are simple, local and made from the heart. They are sure to be appreciated, wherever you take them.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

19 Days

2011-12-06T07:23:00.002-05:00

Wow! Christmas is right around the corner and Hanukkah is even closer! Good thing we are ready with all kinds of baked goodies to grace every occasion this month. Sit back and relax while we tell you about them.

Bears are Back!

If you haven't seen them before, you are in for a surprise. We have the most adorable Honey Whole Wheat Bread Bears for Hanukkah or Christmas; adorned with festive ribbons. They come in two sizes. We will have some for purchase in the store, but we recommend you place an order to secure your holiday bear. We will also have Challah Stars of David. Ask us about other festive breads!

Holiday Sweets

We have brought back so many holiday goodies, it's hard to know where to start! We will have Christmas Stollen, Red Velvet Cake, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip, Brownie Bread, Gingerbread, Eggnog Bread and lots of other treats!

Rolls, Rolls, Rolls!

We will be selling rolls by the dozen (lots and lots of dozens)! This year we will have rolls made of Stuffing Bread, Challah, Honey Whole Wheat, Old Fashioned White and Cranberry Orange.

Holiday week hours are posted on the left side of this page. Orders should be placed by December 20th so we can make our plan.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

You Can Call Them Cupcakes

2011-11-30T07:27:00.002-05:00

Our Baker's Special Today is Eggnog Pound Cake and Eggnog Muffins. This fluffy, tasty treat is so delicious that we will allow you to call the muffin version a cupcake.

Remember, tomorrow is a new month and a new menu!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Happy Friday

2011-11-25T07:47:00.002-05:00

Just a reminder, we are closed this weekend so our staff can enjoy the holiday weekend with their families. We will open at our regular time on Tuesday, November 29th. Get ready for our December menu next week! And THANK YOU for making this such a GREAT YEAR at the GREAT HARVEST in COLUMBIA!!!

Menu Update

2011-11-22T07:30:00.002-05:00

RED ALERT!!! RED ALERT!!! If you didn't order pies for Thanksgiving, you need to brush your teeth and throw on some clothes and get over here right now! We have some pies available for purchase, but once they're gone, they are gone! Hurry in now!

Scone Change

We have four varieties of scones for you for the remainder of the week; Almond Joy, Cranberry Orange, White Chocolate Cherry and Peach Raspberry. All are a delight. We recommend the Harrowgate Farms Marmalade to go with your scones. We have several varieties to choose from, but we really favor the Peach Orange with Brandy! These marmalades are also fantastic on GH Challah. Tuck them into one of our handled paper bags for a quick, easy hostess gift. You will be an even bigger hit at Thanksgiving than the turkey!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

WE ARE OPEN!!

2011-11-21T07:38:00.003-05:00

We are open today and we have plenty of breads, rolls and sweets to help make your Thanksgiving one your friends and family will never forget! Pies can still be ordered today to pick up tomorrow or Wednesday. And there are so many teas and jams for hostess gifts.

Check our website for the complete holiday menu. Hours are posted on the left side of this page.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Order Now!

2011-11-15T07:43:00.002-05:00

Holy Cow! Only 9 days until Thanksgiving! How did that happen? Fortunately, it's not too late to place orders for pies, rolls, sweet treats, gift baskets for hostess gifts and anything else you may need for your Thanksgiving celebration.

If you want to get a jump start on other holiday preparations, Great Harvest gift cards make a great gift. In denominations from $5 and up, gift cards are wonderful for teachers, tutors and everyone who touches your heart.

Check out our website for more details on holiday goodies.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Gobble Up Some New Taste Sensations

2011-11-08T07:30:00.003-05:00

Looking for a change of pace? We have a couple new items to tickle your taste buds. Our Bread Pudding has been a success and it's an easy thing to make in new flavors. This week, we have Orange Cranberry and Apple Pecan. So yummy and really, it is okay to have it for breakfast.

If you're interested in a new bread, try our Swedish Rye. We make it with orange, anise and caraway seeds, and it is heavenly!

Of course, we know you like tradition. Our Thanksgiving sandwich, the Turkey Gobbler is back! If you aren't familiar with it (?), this delightful sandwich couples our fresh sliced turkey breast with homemade cranberry sauce on your choice of bread with all the fixings. We recommend that you try it on our Stuffing Bread.

Be sure to check out our menu on the website for all the details on rolls, pies and more and place your orders now!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Pumpkin Oh! Oh BOY!!

2011-11-02T07:42:00.003-04:00

You've been waiting almost a year and we are happy to say that our fabulous Pumpkin Ohs are back for the holiday season.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Ode To Pumpkin Swirl

2011-11-01T07:11:00.001-04:00

Oh, bread of fall, with filling sweet.
Why are you so good to eat?
Your nutmeg flavor fills my senses.
With autumn visions and romances.
Thursday seems so long in coming.
I bite into you and start humming.
Of falling leaves and air so crisp.
I serve you on a pretty dish.
Oh, bread of fall, with filling sweet.
You are so very good to eat.

Pumpkin Swirl is available Wednesdays this month. Call now to reserve one.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Try Our Soup!

2011-10-25T07:31:00.002-04:00

Ever wonder what those soup mixes we sell our like? This week, we will be featuring many of them as our Soups of the Day! You can come in and try a sample or buy a bowl. Check out the Soup of the Day posting on the left for details.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Spider Bread!

2011-10-22T15:28:00.004-04:00

You love our Honey Bunnies. You can't get enough of our Holiday Bear Bread. We've added another critter to our collection. For a limited time, you can get an original GH Spider Bread. Don't delay! Operators are standing by to take your order. Ok. Not really, but give us a call during regular business hours (posted on the left) and we'll be happy to make one of these cute little crawlers for all your little Halloween ghoulies!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

More About Tea And Other New Products

2011-10-21T07:08:00.002-04:00

We just got a shipment of Revolution Tea just in time for these cold nights! We have a nice variety for you to choose from; herbal, organic, black, green! You name it! It's here!

And for you parents of kids in peanut free schools, we want to remind you that Great Harvest Columbia is a peanut free bakery. We still have tree nuts like almonds, walnuts and pecans, but we are committed to being completely peanut free. And if you're looking for a tasty alternative to peanut butter, you should try the Naturally Nutty Almond Butters. We just got a shipment of that, too. We are fully stocked with Plain, Vanilla Almond Butter and White Chocolate Cherry Almond Butter. Naturally Nutty Almond Butters are Vegan, Gluten Free, Soy Free and Dairy Free.

And last but not least, we had a few requests for some plain Pumpkin Bread without chocolate so we have a few loaves for you to try.

Wow! That's a lot of information! We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Tea for You

2011-10-19T07:31:00.002-04:00

What better on a rainy day than to snuggle up with a lovely cup of tea and your favorite book? Nothing, except maybe some fabulous Pumpkin Pecan Biscotti! That's right! We've made another delectable treat with your favorite fall flavor. Just the right amount of spice and perfect for dipping in tea, hot chocolate or coffee. Oh, and by the way, we sell all those at GH, too! Come in and check our our selection.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Special Treats

2011-10-11T07:36:00.002-04:00

We have two new Bread Puddings that feature the best of fall; Apple Pecan and Pumpkin Cranberry Walnut. Other sweet offerings today include Lemon Pound Cake and Carrot Cake.

If you're in the mood for something savory, come try our new Tuscan Herb bread. Or come give our classic Foccacia a fresh look. Both are great for sandwiches, on the grill or as an accompaniment to one of our fantastic soups!

There are lots of other goodies in the store. We hope to see you soon! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Pumpkin Bliss

2011-10-03T07:25:00.002-04:00

We taunted you with Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Batter Bread in September. Now that October is here and it's really Fall, pumpkin is back in full force! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip isn't going anywhere. And we will also have Pumpkin Swirl Bread and Pumpkin Bars. Our Pumpkin Swirl Bread is a slightly sweet bread filled with brown sugar, butter, spices and walnuts. And the Pumpkin Bars are a moist and delicious alternative to brownies. Both are perfect for fall office parties or other celebrations.

Looking for something savory? Nothing beats Cheddar Garlic for football season. We also have Mediterranean Olive and Gouda Stout. All three are excellent for a sandwich or grilled.

Speaking of grilled bread, nothing goes better with our many soup mixes. Many of the mixes can be prepared in 30 minutes for a quick and hearty meal. Stop by and check out our selection.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Happy New Year!

2011-09-28T07:55:00.002-04:00

We are loaded to the gills with Rosh Hashanah treats for you and yours. We have:

Round Challah with Golden Raisins (or Plain)

Apple Honey Walnut Swirl

Vanilla Almond Swirl

Chocolate and Cinnamon Babka

Jewish Apple Cake

Come by now and check that bakery visit off your "To Do" list!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Baker's Special

2011-09-23T07:22:00.003-04:00

Are you ready? Paul was in last night and made the most fantastic Chocolate Espresso Almond Bread Pudding! We guarantee you won't find this ANYWHERE else in Central Maryland.

Quantities are limited so come in fast!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Time is Running Out

2011-09-22T07:09:00.002-04:00

We hope you aren't waiting til the last minute for your Rosh Hashanah Challah! We really recommend that you order ahead and place your orders by Saturday, September 24th. If you need a reminder about our offerings, here they are:

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

We will also have a nice variety of sweets and Basil Parmesan Bread if you would like something savory.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

New Pottery

2011-09-19T18:12:00.002-04:00

We have some fantastic new pottery. A picture is worth a thousand words so we're going to let the pieces speak for themselves.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

A Twist

2011-09-13T07:21:00.001-04:00

Do you love our Blueberry Crumb Muffins? Then you should try them with Peach! For a limited time, we have PEACH Blueberry Crumb Muffins. Hurry in! Supplies are limited!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Don't Forget PIE-Day

2011-09-09T06:53:00.002-04:00

It's PIE-Day! PIE-Day! Kickin' it back on PIE-Day!

Our apologies to Rebecca Black but we couldn't resist.

There are three flavors of our fabulous Sour Cream Fruit Pie today; Blueberry. Blackberry and Peach Raspberry. You know what makes our pies so great? Unlike cupcakes which are designed for one, you can share pies with your friends. Of course, we won't judge if you want a pie to yourself. We totally understand.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Keep Hunger at Bay

2011-09-07T07:14:00.003-04:00

By now you surely know that whole grains are chock full of fiber and that fiber helps keep hunger away. Now that school is back in session, why send your precious one back to school with anything less than the best?

Grains Every Day

Everyday, GH has at least two whole grain breads to choose from, which have between 3 and 5 grams of fiber per serving. Hopefully you've tried them all. If you aren't a fan of grains, try a gentle transition with our Honey Whole Wheat. If you love a hearty bread, have a go at High Five Fiber, our highest fiber bread.

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

http://www.greatharvestcolumbia.com/

September Goodies

2011-08-31T07:27:00.002-04:00

We are brimming over with new goodies and renewed favorites for September!

This month we are trying a brand new bread called Finnish Pulla bread. It's a sweet bread with cardamon which gives it a nice floral aroma. Also new to the menu is Basil Parmesan. How great will that be with all your fall soups and pastas?

Old Classics

We know you've missed some of your old friends like Pumpkin Chocolate Chip, Apple Crunch Bread, Onion Dill Rye, Ginger Bops and Mint Blarney Cookies! Be sure to check out our menu to see what days they are available.

Holiday Treats

Is it too early to mention the treats we will have for the Jewish Holidays? Probably not! In addition to our Round Challah with or without golden raisins, we will have Apple Walnut Honey Swirl, Vanilla Almond Swirl and Jewish Apple Cake. We strongly encourage you to place your orders early and pay for them ahead of time too! That way, all you have to do is pop in and pick up. We will do our best to get you out in a jiffy!

Be sure to follow us on Facebook and check our website from time to time. Both places offer an occasional good deal. And don't forget our email list. You can sign up for it in the store or on the website. Links to both FB and the website are all over this blog.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Don't Forget the Bread!

2011-08-26T07:17:00.004-04:00

We know you have a huge list of supplies to buy before Irene hits. We wish to caution about your bread. You are running out and that other mushy grocery store bread might be tempting, but you don't want to do that! Our bread is healthier and tastier. We use no additives or preservatives in any of our baked goods. We mill our own wheat, just like Henny Penny! And if you're concerned about time, you can call your order in and pre-pay!

Easy Meals

We remind you all fall and winter about our fast and easy soup mixes, but we think today is the perfect day to stock up on those, too. Many of them require very few additional ingredients and can be prepared in an hour or less.

Don't forget the sweets!

Our cookies are so yummy and our Carrot Cake is amazing! We also have Cinnamon Swirl bread. We can't think of a better Tropical Storm breakfast treat for your family.

There are so many reasons to make GH one of your pre-storm stops! We hope to see you soon! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Tasty Lunches and Quick Dinners

2011-08-23T06:45:00.003-04:00

It's that rush, rush, rush time of year! This week is crazy with Ice Cream Socials, Open Houses, Teacher meetings, and all that last minute shopping! Who has time to make lunch or dinner? We do! We have the best sandwiches around! And the variety is to die for! You can get the most basic sandwich with ham, turkey or roast beef. Or you can try something a bit more fancy, like our Power House, Cali Cobb or Hummus Delight. All our sandwiches are made with very high quality meat and cheese. Our veggies are fresh and flavorful. And so we really need to tell you how great our bread is.

Sandwich Tray for Dinner

Imagine this. It's been a long day of shopping for the last minute supplies, lunchbox treats, new clothes and shoes and everyone is tired. Then, like magic, you appear with a beautiful tray of GH sandwiches made on Challah Rolls. The crowd will go wild! We're certain by now, you've had our Challah. This traditional Sabbath egg bread is slightly sweet, light and fluffy and incredibly versatile. It makes a great sandwich, tremendous French Toast and delectable Bread Pudding. Pair it up with our Chicken or Tuna Salad and you will have a fast, and delightful dinner that will energize for the evening's events.

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

http://www.greatharvestcolumbia.com/

Just in Time

2011-08-20T07:56:00.004-04:00

The bittersweet end of summer approaches. Admit it, the kids are starting to drive you a little nuts. The pool is too warm and the sun is too hot. And let's not even mention all the money that flows out of our wallets at the beginning of the school year, like water down the drain.

Just in time for all the end of summer yuck, we have a deal for you. Buy one of our new GH Travel Mugs for $5 and get refills of our freshly ground, Cafe Pronto Coffee in the mug for $1. It's a deal you won't find at any of those other coffee places. Especially since our coffee comes with a generous slice of your choice of our delicious bread!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

More New Treats!

2011-08-16T07:23:00.002-04:00

We've told you that this is the time of year that we start testing new recipes. You're in for a treat today. Stop by and try our Cranberry Orange Almond Sweet Rolls. Made with our fabulous Challah bread, these tasty rolls are also chock full of protein! They'll get you off to an energetic start to the day.

If you prefer something heartier, remember, every day we offer at least two Whole Grain Breads. Today, we have Nine Grain and Honey Whole Wheat.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Rare Summer Offering

2011-08-10T07:16:00.002-04:00

For a limited time this morning, come on in and grab a Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread! We had a special order and we managed to squeak a few extra loaves and muffins out of the batch. The supply is small, so get here fast! Otherwise, you'll be waiting until fall.

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

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More New Things

2011-08-04T07:19:00.002-04:00

We are trying out lots of new breads this week as we get ready for fall. Today, please stop by and sample our Italian White bread and our Oatmeal Bread. Both are so yummy! Of course, there's plenty of Cheddar Garlic, Challah and Whole Grain Goodness for you, too.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Menu Adjustments

2011-08-02T07:07:00.002-04:00

Our core menu will be the same until the end of the month, but we have a couple new recipes up our sleeves, as well as some twists on old classics. This week, we will be offering Cinnamon Chip Challah and Toasted Sesame Bread. Be sure to stop by early and often to see what other baked good adventures we have in store for you. And please visit us at the Farmers' Markets, too!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Craving a New Taste?

2011-07-27T07:33:00.002-04:00

We have a new sandwich for you! We take oven roasted chicken breast marinated in a buffalo sauce, our fabulous Blue Cheese Spread and put it on your choice of bread with lettuce, tomato, and onion. It's the Buffalo Blue Sandwich! And don't forget, if you don't want to stand in line waiting for lunch, you can call ahead and we'll have your sandwich waiting for you.

Pool Treats

Looking for a tasty treat for the pool that won't melt away? Our muffins, scones and batter breads are a perfect fit for the pool. Today, we have Jewish Apple Cake and Muffins which have a great fall flavor (it will help scare away the heat!). Other favorites are Lemon Pound Cake and our cholesterol free Chocolate Brownie Bread.

Grain Change

Have you been away this summer? That you may not have noticed that we moved around the grain breads. If you love our Nine Grain, stop by for it on Tuesday. Woodstock is now available on Friday, and Dakota and Ho. Co. Bread are baked on Saturday. High Five Fiber and Whole Grain Goodness will be available as always on Wednesday and Thursday respectively.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

TOO HOT!!!!

2011-07-22T07:16:00.003-04:00

In a rare occurrence, we have decided to skip soup today. Seriously, who can eat hot soup on a day like this? We have a great assortment of sandwiches, though. We recommend the Power House or Hummus Delight. Both are filled with veggies so they won't overfill you.

Don't Forget the Pie!!
Need we remind you that it's PIE DAY!!! Our wonderful Sour Cream Fruit Pies are available. And we don't care what nutritionists say, pie is acceptable to eat for all meals when the heat index is expected to reach 115! Cupcakes on a day like this? Never!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Too Hot for your Ovens?

2011-07-19T07:16:00.002-04:00

It's never too hot for ours! And in case you weren't aware, it is perfectly legitimate to serve sandwiches for dinner on swelteringly hot days! We can make them for you, or you can come get a fresh loaf of Old Fashioned White, Honey Whole Wheat or Challah, and put together your family favorites yourself. If you are looking for something to grab and take with you to the pool or (heaven forbid, especially in this heat) baseball game, pick up a few Pepperoni Rolls.

And naturally, you'll want some of our Iced Coffee. Unlike some of those other coffee places, we use fresh roasted coffee beans, not something that's been sitting around for 6 months. The difference is astounding!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Whoopsie!

2011-07-13T07:09:00.003-04:00

So, you may have been wondering what happened to the soup updates for the past couple days. There were distractions and people had to leave early for work and cars needed repair and estimates were crazy and... Well, you get the picture. But here we are to tell you about some special things you should try today.

Have you tried our Jewish Apple Cake? It's so tasty! We started making it last fall for the Jewish holidays and it was such a hit, we've kept it on the menu. Stop by and try some!

Too hot to cook in your house? Consider a few GH sandwiches for dinner! We recommend a tray of assorted sandwiches on Challah Rolls. Our Homemade Chicken Salad is nothing short of fabulous! Deb really puts her heart into it.

Come check out the rest of our goodies! We hope to see you soon! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Baker's Special

2011-07-06T07:12:00.002-04:00

Come and try our Baker's Special Scone today! It's Key Lime and Coconut! Yum! They're ready to go right now so come early! Have a taste of the islands on this sultry summer day.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

2011 Summer Reading Edition

2011-07-04T17:43:00.002-04:00

Welcome to the 3rd GHBC Summer Reading Edition of our blog. In this post, we will bring you up to date on some of the finest reads of the summer (according to fancy list makers and the fabulous bakery staff). What sets us apart from all those other reading lists, is our ability to match the perfect baked good with our reading recommendations!

Topping off our list this year is The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, by Michael Chabon; the story of the lives of two Jewish cousins before, during and after World War II. Obviously, you'll need a loaf of our wonderful Challah to go with this book.

Next, we have it on good authority that everyone is still reading The Help, by Katherine Stockett the story of a southern lady who returns home to the south and begins her quest to be a writer. She gets a job as a columnist for the local paper who doles out advice on housecleaning, which of course, she has never done so she enlists the help of the family maid. Pie will be the only thing we can suggest you have with this read. Don't fret! Our Sour Cream Fruit Pie is MUCH better than the pie in the book!

With the last movie due to be released in just 10 days, you must rush to catch up on the adventures of Harry Potter and all his friends in the book series by JK Rowling. Since Potter and friends did enjoy their visits to the Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade, we know they would love GHBC. We think they would approve of all our sweets, but we believe they would go nuts for our Snickerdoodles!

The Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon continues to be among the favorites of the ladies at GHBC. This capitvating tale of Claire and Jamie whose love for each other transcends time, will leave you breathless. In keeping with the Scottish theme of the book, get some GHBC Fruit and Cream Cheese Scones, though a shot of a nice stiff scotch may suit you better.

Our last recommendation for you is Tina Fey's book, Bossypants. We've been waiting to hear all about Tina Fey and this should be the only source you will ever consult. Grab a Chocolate Brownie Bread, and nibble away as you barrel through this tale of Tina's life before, during and after SNL helped make her a star.

If you need more reading recommendations, stop by the bakery and ask for Langan.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Rolls and More!

2011-06-29T06:59:00.003-04:00

With the Fourth of July right around the corner, we want to remind you that all of our delightful breads can be made into equally delightful rolls for your holiday barbecue! Need some ideas? Here are a few!

Use our light and fluffy Challah Rolls for sliders

Cheddar Garlic Rolls can be used for a fantastic Monster Burger with the works and boy are they great with Italian Sausage

Whole Grain Lovers can use Whole Grain Goodness Rolls for a Heart Healthy Turkey or Veggie Burger

Call us right now! Operators are standing by to take your roll orders. And don't forget the PIE or your Red, White and Blue Sprinkled Sugar Cookies!!! We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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It's PIE-DAY!

2011-06-24T07:07:00.002-04:00

Every Friday, all summer long, we have our wonderful Sour Cream Fruit Pies! We use big chunks of very yummy fruit (sometimes from our local farms!).

Today, in addition to our regular offerings, we have Peach Raspberry. Come in early! Our pies don't last long!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Sourdough Day!

2011-06-22T07:51:00.002-04:00

You may not know the effort that it takes to make Sourdough. The dough starter is worked for days and fed several times before it can be turned into one of the many varieties of bread we make. In addition to the new Everything Sourdough, we offer Cinnamon Raisin and Parmesan. They are all great with summer soups and salads and the Cinnamon Raisin makes great French Toast!

Teacher Love
If you have been too busy with "graduations," concerts, recitals, playoffs, etc and still need a teacher gift, do not despair! We can report that teachers LOVE goodies from Great Harvest. From a simple loaf of Honey Whole Wheat with Stonewall Kitchen Jam to a gift card or gift basket, we have many ideas for you. Stop by and we'll help you get something together fast!

Happy last day of school, Howard County! We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Add Some Pizzazz to your Grill

2011-06-15T07:29:00.002-04:00

Enjoy your favorite GH breads grilled! Brush your bread with olive oil and grill to perfection for a delicious accompaniment to your cook outs. Try Foccacia, Cheddar Garlic, Parmesan Sour Dough, Popeye or Asiago Pesto with your grilled meats, fish or veggies.

If you're really daring, try a "Grilled" Grilled Cheese!

If you need more summer meal ideas, stop by and ask for suggestions.

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

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Summer Menu

2011-06-08T07:15:00.003-04:00

Don't forget, beginning in June our menu stays the same for the entire summer. But watch this space for updates on unofficial Baker's Specials. We are known to try new recipes with new ingredients.

There is a slight change today. Instead of Cherry Almond Scones, we have Cherry Scones. If you haven't had a GH scone recently, this is a great one to try to reacquaint yourself with this delectable treat. We use whole cherries, fresh butter and many of our scones are dotted with chunks of cream cheese. Pair your scone with our fresh brewed coffee (hot or iced). You will not be sad.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Cupcakes are Dead! Long Live the PIE!

2011-06-04T08:29:00.002-04:00

As reported earlier this year, the cupcake is dead. Really, who wants to stand in line for an hour for the honor of spending $5 on a minuscule baked good? Pie is definitely the way to go and GH is the place to go. Every Friday, we have the most fabulous Sour Cream Fruit Pies. Flavors will vary, depending on the fruit we have on hand. You may be spending a little more than $5 but you'll get something you can share at the pool parties, or backyard barbecues you will be attending this summer. Call ahead to order your favorite!

Farmer's Markets

Here is a list of Farmer's Markets we will be attending this summer:

Thursdays at the Cradlerock Library from 2 pm to 6pm

Sundays at the Oakland Mills Village Center from 9 am to 1 pm AND a the Catonsville Farmer's Market on Frederick Road behind Friendly's and the Fire Department from 10 am to 1:30 pm.

Other Summer News

Need something healthy to keep you going this summer, as you scramble to get in your time outdoors? Whole Grains are the trick! Each day, in addition to our Honey Whole Wheat Bread, we offer another whole grain bread. These breads are great for breakfast and sandwiches. And whole grains are very healthy and filling. They will keep you going for hours!

Ugly Tie Contest

It's that time! Have you been wanting to get rid of that hideous tie that someone keeps referring to as a "classic?" Bring it in to GH between now and Father's Day and get a free loaf of Old Fashioned White Bread or Honey Whole Wheat. Put your name and phone number on the back so we can call you and let you know if you have the Ugliest Tie this year!

Stay tuned for more exciting news! We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Something New

2011-06-01T07:20:00.002-04:00

You'll have to look somewhere else for the old, borrowed and blue, but we can offer you something new today! Come in and try our Everything Sourdough! Just like the bagel with the similar name, our Everything Sourdough has a variety of seeds and minced onion. It's fantastic with a summer salad and even better grilled!

We aren't making very much of it so if you're interested, come in early or call and have us set one aside.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Memorial Day Grilling Made Easy

2011-05-27T07:05:00.002-04:00

Memorial Day is just around the corner. It's a day to reflect upon the sacrifices made by U.S. veterans of war.Thank you to the families of our service men and women. We appreciate your sacrifice.

If you're planning a Memorial Day picnic, we have delicious Cheddar Garlic (makes an awesome Hamburger Bun), Red, White and Blue Swirl, and rolls for sandwiches, sliders, hamburgers and hot dogs. We will also have Sour Cream Fruit Pies and all sorts of fresh cookies and sweets for your family outing!

Are you grilling this weekend? We have some really fantastic Stonewall Grilling Sauces...Roasted Pepper Sesame Sauce, Honey BBQ, Garlic Teriyaki Sauce, Pineapple Ginger Sauce. All are delicious for anything from Ribs to Chicken to fish, or beef!

As always, orders are recommended!

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

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200!!!!

2011-05-19T07:39:00.003-04:00

This is our 200th blog posting (and that doesn't count the daily soup updates for 2+ years!)!!!

In honor of all the time, effort and love that has gone into this blog for all you wonderful readers (there are 6 of you now, right?), we have a special offer. Mention the blog and you will receive $2.00 an order of $10.00 or more. That's one penny for every post.

And it's Babka day! We can't think of a better way to save a couple bucks!

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

Baker's Specials

2011-05-18T07:17:00.003-04:00

Do we have some good Baker's Specials for you today! We have taken two of our classic breads and jazzed them up to make them extra special treats. We have High Five Fiber with Dried Cranberries and Chocolate Coconut Challah. YUMMO!!!

Our Baker's Specials are made in small batches so come in early or call so you can get yours.

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

www.greatharvestcolumbia.com

In Store this Week

2011-05-17T07:27:00.002-04:00

Don't forget your hats this week! Wear your wackiest, craziest millinery and we will give you a treat! What better way to chase away this nasty weather than topping yourself off with a hat that will make even Eugenie and Beatrice proud!

Babka!
We really don't know which is the superior Babka, Cinnamon or Chocolate. We love them both. Both are available on Wednesdays this month. If you're concerned that we may run out before you get to us, call ahead and we will happily set one aside for you.

Good Soup!
We know the last thing anyone wants to do when it's raining is go out for lunch. But, a trip to Great Harvest for soup is so worth it! Our soups are homemade by Chef Paul. He uses only the highest quality imgredients in all his soups. Some of our favorites are Cream of Crab, Shrimp Bisque, Mushroom Brie and French Onion with Parmesan Croutons and Provolone. It's worth the time and risk to your hair.

Of course, there's a lot more in store so come on in! We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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Farmer's Markets Start Today

2011-05-12T07:42:00.001-04:00

Today, we venture to the East Columbia Library on Cradlerock for our first Farmer's Market of the season. We'll have a nice big selection of tasty breads, cookies, and other treats. We can't wait to see you there and at all the other markets this year!

Stop by the bakery for more Farmer's Market details!

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

Pie Friday

2011-05-06T07:08:00.002-04:00

We have beautiful, glorious, fruit filled, wonderful pies today. You can have your pick of Apple, Cherry. Raspberry or Blueberry. And here's a hint: MOM'S LOVE PIE!!!! And here's another hint: PIE IS ACCEPTABLE FOR BREAKFAST!!!

Come get one right now!

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

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It's Wednesday!

2011-05-04T07:29:00.002-04:00

And there are so many good things for you at GH! Back by popular demand is Raisin Cinnamon Chip. Wow is this bread good! And have you tried our Sour Dough or Parmesan Sour Dough? We are at a loss for appropriate adjectives to use to describe the heavenliness of this bread.

Looking for a sweet treat? How about a Lemon Blueberry Scone?

Mother's Day
And don't forget, Mother's Day is this Sunday! Kind of snuck up on you, didn't it? Don't despair! We have Pancake Mix so you can make Mom breakfast and the sweetest mugs for her morning coffee.

Farmer's Markets
We are excited to see all of you soon at many Farmer's Markets this summer. Stay tuned to this space for more information!

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

http://greatharvestcolumbia.com

Baker's Special

2011-04-27T07:15:00.004-04:00

Cheddar Sourdough. Mmmm... Yummy.

Remember, Baker's Specials are made in small batches. Call in to reserve one or get here early. Sourdough usually comes out of the over around 11:00 am.

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

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Last Day

2011-04-26T07:08:00.002-04:00

If you love our Irish Soda Bread, better come in today to get some. Today is the last day for Irish Soda Bread before it goes into temporary retirement. We may bring it back in the next few months, or you may have to wait until next spring.

Of course, there will be plenty more selections for you in May. We will happily help you fete your mom, your favorite teacher, your co-workers, whomever!

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

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Easter Breads II

2011-04-19T07:20:00.002-04:00

With just five days to shop for bread, don't forget the great things we have for your Easter table!

Hot Cross Buns - Better than you've ever had. Some believe these rolls date back to the 12th century when an Anglican monk baked rolls and placed a cross on them to honor Good Friday. Our Hot Cross Buns are slightly sweet and have just the right amount of raisins with an artistically applied cross.

Easter Ambrosia Bread - Another beautiful sweet bread. Made with pureed orange and lemon, raisins, almonds and more. Shaped in a loose braid, this will make a beautiful addition to your Easter table.

Honey Bunnies - Too cute for words! We take our delectable Honey Whole Wheat bread and shape it like a sweet little Easter bunny. Use it as a centerpiece, put it in the kids' Easter baskets, or hollow out the center and fill it with your favorite dip. (We have many in store if you need some suggestions.)

Call in your order today. We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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Spring Sports Leaving your Dinner Table Bare?

2011-04-13T07:17:00.002-04:00

Don't forget about sandwiches! Sandwiches can make a hearty, quick meal that will please everyone. Here are some ideas.

Paninis on our Old Fashioned White Bread - Keep it simple with just meat and cheese or really jazz it up. Try sauteed mushrooms and onions with cheddar and top that with fresh spinach. Serve with a salad or fresh fruit. Quick and easy to fit into your practice schedule.

Open Faced Lasagna on Parmesan Sour Dough - With meat or without. Take a slice of bread, spread on some herbed cream cheese, your sauce, and top with provolone (or mozzarella). Bake until the cheese has melted and everything is warm.

Grilled Cheese on Cheddar Garlic - This has got to be one of the best breads to use for Grilled Cheese. Just please don't use American Cheese. If you want, try another one of our savory breads, like Red Pepper Swiss!

Easter Approaches
We'll have an excellent selection of breads for Easter, like Easter Ambrosia, Hot Crossed Buns and our wonderful Honey Bunny Breads. Call in your orders now!

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

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Love our Bread Pudding!

2011-04-06T08:14:00.001-04:00

We do, too! Come get some Apple Raisin Pecan Bread Pudding! It's so heavenly! We hope to see you soon! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia. http://greatharvestcolumbia.com

In Store for April

2011-04-05T07:40:00.003-04:00

Lots of good stuff for you this month! Read on for the fascinating details!

Irish Soda Bread will be around for another month. We know you love it. We do, too so we'll keep it on the menu a little bit longer. Another favorite of ours is Parmesan Sour Dough. This bread is an excellent accompaniment for soups and salads. If you're in the mood for something unique, you'll love our Rosemary Lavender Focaccia.

Easter will be here before you know it and we have two Easter treats for you to try; Hot Cross Buns and Easter Ambrosia. Both are slightly sweet with their own tasty additions and both would be an excellent addition to any Easter menu.

If you crave savory bread, we have several selections for you this month, including Spinach Feta, Onion Dill Rye, Red Pepper Swiss and Cheddar Garlic.

Check out our website for full menu details. We are happy to freeze breads for you to pick up later in the week or on the weekend. (This works best if you pre-pay!)

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

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The Weather Outside in Frightful

2011-03-31T07:07:00.003-04:00

But the bread and coffee are SOOOO delightful!

Chase away this horrific weather with some fresh coffee and a warm slice of bread. While you're in, check out our April menu with our offerings for Easter.

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

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Baker's Special

2011-03-23T07:42:00.002-04:00

Here's something new and different. If you like herbs, this Baker's Special is for you! Today we have Herb De Breezy Willow. We combine white and wheat flour with a mix of herbs from Breezy Willow Farm. This wonderfully flavorful bread is great for everything from toast to tea sandwiches. Remember, our Baker's Specials come in small batches. Get in early to get yours.

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

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For more about Breezy Willow and their C.S.A.

http://www.breezywillowfarm.com/

Easter Breads

2011-03-22T06:44:00.002-04:00

Is it too early to think about your Easter dinner? We don't think so. We have some of the finest Easter Bread choices in Howard County! Here's a little preview.

Hot Cross Buns - Better than you've ever had. Some believe these rolls date back to the 12th century when an Anglican monk baked rolls and placed a cross on them to honor Good Friday. Our Hot Cross Buns are slightly sweet and have just the right amount of raisins with an artistically applied cross.

Easter Ambrosia Bread - Another beautiful sweet bread. Made with pureed orange and lemon, raisins, almonds and more. Shaped in a loose braid, this will make a beautiful addition to your Easter table.

Honey Bunnies - Too cute for words! We take our delectable Honey Whole Wheat bread and shape it like a sweet little Easter bunny. Use it as a centerpiece, put it in the kids' Easter baskets, or hollow out the center and fill it with your favorite dip. (We have many in store if you need some suggestions.)

Watch this space for more ideas in the coming weeks. We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

http://greatharvestcolumbia.com/

Take on Grains!

2011-03-15T06:49:00.002-04:00

Have you given up sweets for Lent? That's okay! We don't mind, because in addition to our tremendous sweets, we have some very tasty, whole grain breads. All start with a base of whole wheat bread. Here's a run-down.

Woodstock - Made with flax, sunflower seeds, walnuts and pecans. Try it with one of our cream cheese spreads.

High Five Fiber - Flax seed, millet, sunflower seeds, oat bran and wheat bran contribute to the 5 grams of fiber per serving in this fantastic bread.

Whole Grain Goodness - Flax seed, millet, sunflower seeds, almonds and pecans. We love this with our Almond Butters from Naturally Nutty.

Dakota - The seediest of breads - pumpkin seeds, and more!

Nine Grain - A special mix of grains. This incredible bread sells out almost every Saturday.

Come get your grains on! We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!

2011-03-08T07:33:00.002-05:00

It's King Cake Day!

That's really all we've got. We hope to see you soon! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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Luck of the Irish

2011-03-02T07:07:00.002-05:00

It's your luck too, this month! So many yummy things to choose from this month. We hope you can handle it! We've already mentioned our fantastic Irish Soda Bread. We will also have Irish Baked Potato Bread. This hearty delight is brimming with chunks of potatoes, and black pepper and topped with cheddar cheese and chives. It's great with soup or stew. Our cheesey breads are very popular and this month, we have Gouda Stout. Smokey Gouda cheese (you know we don't skimp on the cheese in 0ur breads!) is set off nicely by the slightly sweet flavor of the wheat. A light sprinkle of salt on the top will keep all your taste buds tingling! And available only on March 17th, we have our Reuben Bread. Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, all swirled in our fabulous Rye Bread. It's a meal unto itself!

Craving a Sweet
You should try our Chocolate Mint Blarney Cookies. We have no evidence that they have magical powers like their namesake stone, but we promise you will still love them!

Sandwiches for March
What would March be at Great Harvest without the Best Reuben Ever? Our Reuben is made with Corned Beef, Swiss, Cole Slaw and Thousand Island Dressing. It's the best sandwich you will ever have. If you prefer a slightly ( and we mean slightly) lighter version, try the Rachel with Turkey.

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

http://greatharvestcolumbia.com

Irish Soda Bread

2011-02-24T07:11:00.002-05:00

There are lots of traditions surrounding Irish Soda Bread. Soda Bread was first made in the mid 1800's, when bicarbonate of soda became available as a leavening agent. Our Irish Soda Bread is prepared as a small round loaf with raisins and a deep cut cross in the top.

Many people believe that the cross was cut in the bread to ward off evil or to let the fairies out of the bread. Unfortunately, as much as we love a good myth, the truth is far less interesting. The cross is cut to help with the cooking of the bread by allowing air circulation so that the bread rises better.

In addition to the Irish variety, Soda bread is popular in Serbia, where is is prepared at Christmas time. A coin is often put into the dough during the kneading; other small objects may also be inserted. At the beginning of Christmas dinner, the česnica is rotated three times counter-clockwise, before being broken among the family members. The person who finds the coin in his piece of the bread will supposedly be exceptionally lucky in the coming year.

Irish Soda Bread is available today and will continue to be available in March. We recommend you call ahead and reserve a loaf or two. We can never seem to make enough of this tasty treat. And once you've toasted it and slathered it with butter, you'll know why!

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

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Free Coffee Friday!

2011-02-18T07:05:00.003-05:00

Hello!
What a perfect day to get up early and get a FREE SMALL COFFEE (Just until 9:00 am) and a scone.! Today's scones are Raspberry Cream Cheese and Almond Chocolate Chip. This is a slight deviation from the menu, but we don't think you'll mind!

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

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Baker's Special Day

2011-02-16T07:05:00.003-05:00

We hope to enliven your Wednesday with another exciting Baker's Special. Today we have Mediterranean Olive. This bread has a mild savoriness, balanced with the flavor of black olives. It's a great bread for Wednesday Book Clubs! Serve it with one of our dipping oils and your favorite wine.

Remember, our Baker's Specials are made in small batches. Call us to reserve one now.

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

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King Cakes Coming Soon!

2011-02-15T07:12:00.003-05:00

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.

We are ready to take your orders now for King Cakes. They will be available in the store on Mardi Gras which is March 8th this year so don't delay!

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

http://greatharvestcolumbia.com

Nothing Says I Love You More...

2011-02-10T07:37:00.002-05:00

Than a Heart Shaped Red Velvet Cake.

Come get one now!

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

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It's Baker's Special Day

2011-02-09T07:13:00.003-05:00

It's Wednesday and that means Baker's Special Day at Great Harvest. We love Baker's Specials! Today's Baker's Special is Apricot Almond. Apricot Almond is a made with whole grain wheat and WHOLE ALMONDS and APRICOTS. No chopped up little tiny morsels. You get big chunks of high quality fruit and nuts.

Baker's Specials are made in small batches so come in early and get yours.

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

http://greatharvestcolumbia.com

Chocolate Daze

2011-02-02T07:07:00.002-05:00

The Chocolate Daze of February are here. We are so excited to celebrate all the delicious chocolate items we offer. From the simplest Dillon Cookie with Oatmeal, Walnuts and Chocolate Chips to our delightful White Chocolate Cherry Swirl Bread, there is something to tantalize every chocolate loving taste bud in Howard County this month. Except, sadly, there will NOT be chocolate covered bacon.

Valentines Treats
We will be offering heart shaped Red Velvet Cake and Chocolate Brownie Bread for your Valentine sweetie, as well as cupcakes. We aren't open on Valentine's Day but if you pick up your goodies on Saturday the 12th, we assure you they will be fresh and delightful on Monday.

King Cakes
So we were a bit calendar challenged. Lent doesn't actually start until March. That's when we'll start baking King Cakes in earnest. Until then, if you want one of these wonders of baking, we'll be happy to whip one up. Just give us a call and place and order.

So many tasty treats in store! Swing by and say hello! We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

http://greatharvestcolumbia.com

Snow Day!

2011-01-26T07:27:00.003-05:00

Everything else is closed, but GH isn't! If you feel like venturing out, we'd love to see you! We have the best coffee in the world, and some great soups. Pick up some soup mix and bread for dinner. Most of our soup mixes can be prepared in under an hour.

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

http://greatharvestcolumbia.com/

Savory Sensations

2011-01-19T06:31:00.002-05:00

If you crave something savory for your breakfast table, today is your day. We have the most delightful Bacon and Cheddar Scones. Swing by and grab a pack and surprise your family with a lovely mid-week breakfast treat. We recommend serving them with scrambled eggs and some fresh fruit. (You're on your own for those!)

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

http://greatharvestcolumbia.com

Ravens Party Central

2011-01-14T06:53:00.003-05:00

Make us your Ravens party planning headquarters! In addition to the best bread in town, (Cheddar Garlic tomorrow) we have a variety of mixes for cheese balls and soups, as well as the most fantastic sweets.

Come by today and get everything you need to cheer the Ravens on tomorrow.

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

http://greatharvestcolumbia.com/

Baker's Special Today

2011-01-12T07:27:00.003-05:00

Back from the Great Harvest recipe archives as our Baker's Special today is (drum roll).....

APRICOT ALMOND!!!!

Our Baker's Specials are made in small batches so if you want it, come early or call so we can set one aside for you.

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

http://greatharvestcolumbia.com

King Cakes are Coming (AGAIN)!!

2011-01-10T07:14:00.003-05:00

King Cakes are coming ! You can call to place orders in January, or we will have them daily the week of Mardi Gras - February 1-9.

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

http://greatharvestcolumbia.com/

No Two Hour Delay Here!

2011-01-07T06:58:00.002-05:00

Come get a nice warm muffin or scone and a piping hot cup of coffee. Even better, try one of our espresso drinks made with freshly roasted beans from a local roaster. None of that overdone stuff from out of state for us!

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

http://greatharvestcolumbia.com

Soup Time!

2011-01-05T07:04:00.003-05:00

Like Maurice Sendak said,

"In January it's so nice

While slipping on the sliding ice

To sip hot chicken soup with rice.

Sipping once, sipping twice

Sipping chicken soup with rice."

In January at Great Harvest, it's so nice to get a FREE six pack of our delicious rolls, when you buy our soup mix!

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

http://greatharvestcolumbia.com/

Whole Grains are so GOOD!

2011-01-04T07:02:00.002-05:00

So you overindulged a bit during the holidays and you are interested in starting the year off with healthier eating? Don't listen to the carb haters. Carbs are good, especially the right carbs! And we have lots of good carbs for you to choose from.

Everyday we offer at least two whole grain breads that range from 3 to 5 grams of fiber per serving.

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

Stop in and try our tasty whole grain breads. You will find them to be very satisfying!

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

http://greatharvestcolumbia.com/

Bakers Like to Party

2010-12-29T06:47:00.002-05:00

What can we say? We bake hard. We party hard.

We will be closed on Saturday, January 1st so we can ring in the new year with family and friends. We look forward to seeing everyone BRIGHT AND EARLY on Tuesday, January 4th. Come in and let us help you put together your holiday recovery plan featuring our delicious whole grain breads!

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

http://greatharvestcolumbia.com/

Merry Christmas

2010-12-25T07:42:00.002-05:00

Wishing you all joy and peace. We are grateful for your support this year. We will see you on Tuesday, December 29th!

Two Words

2010-12-21T06:53:00.001-05:00

Bread Pudding

We're Open!

2010-12-20T07:05:00.003-05:00

Want to cross one more thing off your list RIGHT NOW? We are open and ready to help you put together the last minute gifts you may have forgotten about. We are stocked with sweets and breads will start rolling out of the oven around 9:15 am. We have all kinds of mixes and things to help you please even your most challenging giftee.

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

http://greatharvestcolumbia.com/

Red Velvet Heaven

2010-12-14T07:47:00.004-05:00

Looking for something festive for your holiday dessert? Then our Red Velvet Cake is the thing for you. Today is the LAST DAY to try it before it is only available by order for Christmas week! There are lots of stories about the history of Red Velvet Cake. Our favorite involves a woman who had the cake at the famed Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. She loved it so much, she contacted the hotel for the recipe. They sent it to her, along with a hefty bill! She was so enraged, she copied the recipe and sent it to all her friends and family.

We have no way of knowing if this is true. We do know that our incredibly delectable Red Velvet Cake DOES NOT come with a hefty price tag. Brave the cold and come try some today.

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

http://greatharvestcolumbia.com

Gift Central

2010-12-11T13:52:00.002-05:00

Who doesn't like a freshly baked treat? No one we know! We are here to help you come up with an inexpensive, tasty gift for everyone on your list. We have "Grab and Go" gifts starting at $7.00, and from there, your imagination is the limit.

Here are some recommendations for those close to you

Teachers - We have it on good authority that all teachers love our batter breads. Give a gift of Chocolate Brownie Bread, Gingerbread, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip or Eggnog Bread. Your kid will be the teacher's pet for the rest of the year.

That someone with everything - At some point, even this person with every gadget and gizmo known to man must eat. How about a gift of bread and jam? A simple loaf of Old Fashion White, Honey Whole Wheat or Challah with a jar of Stonewall Kitchen or GH Jam will be a hit!

Your "Hostess with the Mostest" - We have so many delicious breads that will make a great addition to any party. Our favorites are Cheddar Garlic (Fridays) and Popeye (Saturdays). You may want to call ahead for both of these. And make sure you have us hold a loaf for you, too!

No one has as much fun getting you ready for the Holidays as we do. We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

http://greatharvestcolumbia.com

Winter Haiku

2010-12-07T06:56:00.003-05:00

A brisk wind blows. Let our soup and bread warm you. Come visit us. Great Harvest.

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December?

2010-12-01T07:21:00.002-05:00

Dying to know what our Christmas bread offerings are going to be? Well, here they are!!

Breads

Honey Whole Wheat - Old Fashioned White - Challah - American Rye -Cranberry Orange - Stollen - Nine Grain - Stuffing Bread - Cheddar Garlic - Chocolate Babka

Sweets

Asst. Scones -Pumpkin Choc. Chip Muffin -Egg Nog Bread - Ginger Bread - Jewish Apple Cake - Red Velvet Cake - Choc. Brownie Bread - Pumpkin Choc. Chip Bread

Rolls

Challah, Stuffing - Cranberry Orange - Old Fashioned White

Pies

Available by order only on 12/23 & 12/24
Apple Crumb - Pumpkin

We are ready to take your orders now. Call us at 443-542-5912.

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

http://greatharvestcolumbia.com/