Happy New Year!!

We want to take this opportunity to wish you all a very, happy and safe New Year. Thank you for your business in 2009.

We'll be closed for the next few days, cleaning up and regrouping. We can't wait to see you on Tuesday, January 5th with a new menu for the new year.

Many thanks. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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Recovery Time

We know you are all exhausted from the holiday parties, shopping and general chaos in your lives for the past few weeks. Those extra days with the kids home probably didn't help any. We have the perfect way to get you back to your old energized self; WHOLE GRAINS!

Every day, we offer two Whole Grain Breads. In addition to our breads, our Cookie mix, Brownie mix and Instant Oatmeal are also whole grain products. The Whole Grain Council lists numerous studies on their website extolling the benefits of whole grains in our diets. For example, the benefits of whole grains most documented by repeated studies include:

stroke risk reduced 30-36%
type 2 diabetes risk reduced 21-30%
heart disease risk reduced 25-28%
better weight maintenance

Check out the Whole Grain Council website for more information. http://www.wholegrainscouncil.org/ and look for the Whole Grain stamp on other products in the store and everywhere that you shop.

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

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That was a lot of SNOW!!!

That sure was a lot of snow on Saturday, but have no fear! We are in full production mode this week, getting all your holiday orders ready. Everything you ordered will be ready right on time.

Holiday Menu

Remember, we have a different menu this week for the holiday. We will have White, Wheat and Challah as well as Stollen, Cranberry Orange, Stuffing Bread and Whole Grain Goodness. There will be an abundance of sweet treats and lots of little dancing bakery elves to help you with last minute gift needs. Holiday hours are posted on the left.

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

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Preorder Holiday Gifts Today!

Let us help you create a fresh, unique and super delicious holiday gift! We have gift cards, gift baskets and customized gift options. Many are priced below $20!

Back By Popular Demand...
Sour Cream Fruit Pies! The perfect something for after the holiday meal. We will have Apple, Cherry or Blueberry. Order yours today. These wildly popular treats will fly out the door.

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Grain is Good

Did you know that we offer two wonderful whole grain breads each day? In addition to Honey Whole Wheat (which should be a staple in every household) we offer several other grainy-licious breads each week. Whole grain breads are a great way to get a healthy dose of fiber and did you know that one slice of one of our whole grain bread before any holiday party will help you stay away from all the temptations thrown in your way?

We want to know which grain bread you are! Take the survey on the left. Results will be available on December 31st.

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

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Holiday Cheer from GH

What's the holiday without a little cheer? Here are some special offers from us to you as our thanks for another bountiful year.

Free Coffee Friday

Free Coffee Fridays (small or medium) continue from 6:30 am to 9:00 am every Friday. No strings attached!

Go Green!

Many of you know that if you bring your own cup, coffee is only $1.00. It's our way of helping you go green!

GWP

While supplies last, get a reusable Great Harvest shopping bag with your purchase of $25 or more. And what better way to spend that $25 then on all the important people who make your life go so smoothly; teachers, doctors, accountants, neighbors who shovel your snow and bring in your mail. We have holiday "grab and go" gifts for all budgets from under $10 to "build your own basket" at any dollar amount.

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

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O Christmas Rolls! O Christmas Rolls

Have you ordered your Christmas Rolls?

They come in Stuffing, Challah, too.

Cranberry Orange, White's not new.

O Christmas Rolls, O Christmas Rolls.

Call and order Christmas Rolls.

We're also taking orders for Hanukkah. We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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Need a TASTEFUL Gift

Great Harvest is the place for you! Gift baskets, gift bags or gift cards, we have a gift to fit every need. Whether it's a Grab and Go gift bag filled with handmade treats for your neighbor, or a hundred baskets for your best customers, we guarantee every gift we created! Please remember us for your holiday gift giving needs especially in this economy where we have GIFTS OF VALUE THAT PEOPLE LOVE TO RECEIVE! We remain focused this year on providing numerous gifts that are priced at $20 or less, along with our outstanding array of pottery.

Our gift cards are a wonderful way to reward teachers, helpers, neighbors and delivery people. We have three sizes of gift baskets that our team of Santa's helpers build to your desires . Our wide array of coffees, teas, holiday jams (new shipment just in), oils, relishes, pancake mix, cookies for Santa from our cookie mix (YUM!) will allow you to create the perfect baskets for all your needs.

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If you don't, come by the store (or email us using the link on the left side of the blog). Our emails have a ton of information about monthly specials and best of all, they have coupons! Sign up for our emails today.

And remember, it's not too early to place your holiday orders. We are making Stars of David out of Challah for Hanukkah and adorable Holiday Bears with Honey Whole Wheat. Call us now!

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

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Has the Panic Set In?

OMG!!! Only 23 days until Christmas!! Don't worry! Great Harvest is here to help with your holiday and gift and dinner needs. Here are some highlights of our December offerings.

Chocolate Babka is on the menu for the entire month. This is a rare occurrence so please don't miss out! We roll out our sweet dough, lay on an abundance of chocolate and roll it up. This delectable dessert is perfect for your Hanukkah celebration. We recommend that you call ahead and place an order. Babkas go fast!

New to our menu this year is a Kentucky Bourbon Bread. This awesome bread starts with dried apricots, figs and golden raisins soaked overnight in good ol' Kentucky Bourbon and apple juice. We then add the walnut and pecan filled batter made from our freshly milled whole wheat flour. This amazing treat is available in very limited quantities. Like all our special treats, place your order to be sure you get to partake of this delightful goodie.

Bears are Back

No holiday celebration is complete without one of our adorable Honey Whole Wheat Bears on the table. Our bears come in two sizes and will be dressed in a lovely ribbon, ready to spruce up any party. We don't mean to be redundant but your best bet for getting a bear is placing an order. Operators are standing by. Call now!

Many more treats are in store for you this month. We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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Happy Thanksgiving

We thank all of you for your continued business. We hope your Thanksgiving is filled with family, friends, good food and peace.

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

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Come See Us!

We are rarely open on Mondays. Come on by and see us. Beat the rush and pick up your Thanksgiving bread. Remember, our breads stay fresh on the counter for 7-10 days. You can freeze them too, but NEVER EVER EVER REFRIGERATE OUR BREAD. Bad things will happen to it. Really. We are serious about this.

If you can't make it in today, remember that our hours are different this week. They are posted on the left side of the page.

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Time is Running Out

You don't want to miss out on the best Thanksgiving pie in Howard County, do you? Then call us today and place your order for Pumpkin, Apple Crumb or Pecan Pie. Operators are standing by.

Don't Forget the Rolls!

Our personal favorite for every occasion is Challah Rolls but there are lots of other selections to choose from. We will also have Stuffing Bread, Cranberry Orange and Old Fashioned White Rolls. Call now. Seriously, people are waiting for you to call!

Just Bread?

Interested in the bread we will have available next week? Here it is. We will have Honey Whole Wheat, Old Fashioned White, Challah, Cranberry Orange, Pumpkin Swirl, High Five Fiber, and Stuffing Bread.

We really hope to see you and take your Thanksgiving order soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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Ode to Pumpkin Swirl - Encore

We love this bread so much, it launches us into verse:

Ode to Pumpkin Swirl

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.

It's not too late to order Pumpkin Swirl Bread for your Thanksgiving feast. Call us and order one now!

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

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Ours is the BEST

Need an excellent recipe for Thanksgiving stuffing? Ours is fantastic. And even though we have cute little bright colored pieces of paper right by the register with the recipe on them, we'll put it here so you don't have to keep track of that pesky paper.

Old Fashioned Bread Stuffing

2 TBSP butter 1 to 2 TSP dried marjoram

1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 TSP dried thyme

1 1/2 cups chopped celery 1/2 TSP salt

A bag of stuffing bread from GHBC 1/4 TSP pepper

1/2 cup chopped parsley 1 stick butter, melted

1 egg, beaten 1 TSP dried sage

1/3 to 1 cup chicken broth

Melt 2 TBSP of butter and saute onion and celery until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Place the bread in a large bowl and add parsley, sage, marjoram, thyme, salt and pepper, onion and celery. Toss to mix. Add the stick of melted butter and blend well. Add egg and work thoroughly through stuffing mixture. Add broth to moisten.

You can use the stuffing to loosely stuff the turkey (prepare your turkey according to the recipe you are using) or you can bake it in a well greased dish at 350 degrees for 25 minutes until lightly brown on top.

Don't Forget Dessert

Pie is nice but if you want to really impress your guests, why not get one of our fabulous Pumpkin Ohs, as in OH IS THIS SO GOOD OR WHAT? Imagine moist pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting rolled up and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Call today and order one for your feast. People will forget about the fire in the oven (long story) and only remember that amazing dessert you served for years to come.

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

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Just Around the Corner

Thanksgiving is closer that you want to think. But have no fear, we have some excellent breads, desserts, sauces, and recipes and more to make your Thanksgiving the best you've ever had.

Stuffing is a must on every Thanksgiving table and we have the best bread to use for your stuffing.; Stuffing Bread. It's complete with onion, celery, garlic and all the herbs and spices that make that wonderful Thanksgiving aroma that you love. And if you're looking for a new stuffing recipe, we have one for you. Stop by the store and pick it up. We'll also post it here soon.

The After Thanksgiving sandwich is a classic. We have some excellent Stonewall Kitchen sauces and mustards for yours. We recommend the Pub Mustard, the Cranberry Horseradish sauce (if you like a nice kick in your sandwich) or the New England Cranberry Relish.

Pie, Pie and more Pie

Our pies are delightful, if we do say so ourselves. This year, we will have Apple Crumb, Pumpkin and Pecan pies available by order or in VERY LIMITED QUANTITIES on Tuesday, November 24 and Wednesday, November 25. We really recommend you order your pie in advance. We would hate for you to suffer the Thanksgiving Tragedy of 2009 and end up with no dessert! Operators are standing by. Call us today!

Thanksgiving Hours

Our hours for the week of Thanksgiving are posted on the left side of the page.

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

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Veteran's Day

We thank all those who have served this country today. We are honored by your dedication to the principles of our nation.

Happy Veteran's Day!

Pumpkin Headquarters of Howard County

It's official! Ask anyone (who works here). Great Harvest is the Pumpkin Bakery Headquarters of Howard County. Don't believe it? Check out this pumpkin filled schedule for November.

Tuesday - Pumpkin Swirl Bread - See October 11th post for a lovely tribute to this bread.

Wednesday - Pumpkin Ohs - OMG!!! Have you tried this moist pumpkin cake roll filled with cream cheese frosting, rolled up and sprinkled with powdered sugar? If not, make us your first stop next week. Pumpkin Ohs go fast! We also have Pumpkin Cranberry Walnut Bread on Wednesdays.

Thursday - Pumpkin Bars - This is like a brownie, except pumpkin instead of chocolate. Heavens, are they lovely.

Friday - Pumpkin scones - Grab one with your free coffee on our now historic Free Coffee Friday. If your looking for a treat for your work buddies on Fridays, grab a pack on Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins or a Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread. You'll be the most popular person at work all day, or at least until lunch.

Saturday - Pick up a pack of Pumpkin Spice Pancake Mix or some Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread with a loaf of Challah or maybe some delightful Honey Whole Wheat bread.

See what we mean? Pumpkin headquarters of Howard County!

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

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November to be Thankful For

We have so many wonderful breads this November, you probably won't know where to begin! Cranberry Orange, a holiday favorite is back and available on Thursdays this month. This bread is so great, we also feature it on our Gobbler Special sandwich, but there will be more about that in a bit. Filled with dried cranberries and lots of pureed orange, this bread fills your head with visions of your beautifully set Thanksgiving table.

If you crave something savory, Stuffing Bread is for you. We aren't kidding. This bread, with all your favorite herbs and spices, smells just like stuffing so it's a natural choice for your Thanksgiving table. You can use it for your stuffing or just let everyone pull off big hunks.

Many of you will beg and plead with us to make Pumpkins Ohs all year but we have to resist. But the time has arrived and Pumpkin Ohs are BACK!!! Get them on Wednesdays. We recommend ordering these in advance as they go fast.

Holiday Hours

As with each Thanksgiving week, we will be open Monday and Tuesday from 6:30 am until 6:00 pm and Wednesday from 6:30 am until 4:00 pm. It's not too early to place your prepaid Thanksgiving orders, either. Stop by and check out our Thanksgiving menu.

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

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What to do with an Extra Hour?

Make Pancakes of course! You were probably thinking of sleeping away that extra hour you get on Sunday morning when Daylight Savings Time ends (or does it start?). But why sleep when you can make your family pancakes?

Great Harvest has wonderful Whole Grain Pancake Mix that make some delicious hearty pancakes that will help your kids recover from their Halloween excess in healthy style. We also have Pumpkin Spice Pancake Mix. If waffles are more your thing, don't fret! You can use the same recipe on the package to make waffles!

You may remember the delectable Ginger Bread Pancake Mix we had last winter. That will be back on the shelf very soon, too.

While you are making the pancakes, have someone change your smoke detector batteries!

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

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More New Stuff!

Here is some new stuff! We know how much you love Maggie and Mary's Soup mixes, so we got some Dip mixes, too. The Perfect Veggie Dip is very popular already, but we think the Caramelized Onion and Sesame Parmesan are to die for!

Pumpkin everything is very popular at this time of year, so we got Maggie and Mary's Pumpkin Soup Mix. If pumpkin soup isn't your think, we also got Chicken Dumpling, Chill Chasin' Chili and Creamy Wild Rice.

We really love these new cheeseball mixes from Kitchen Dancer, especially the Orange Cranberry. Just mix them up with cream cheese and butter and you will have the perfect spread for our delicious breads. We especially love the Orange Cranberry on our High Five Fiber, available every Wednesday.

We have these tasty treats and lots more!

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

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Football Fun

We love football and we have the best breads for your football gatherings, Gouda Stout and Cheddar Garlic. Imagine this: Lean deli meat, tomatoes, lettuce, spicy Dijon mustard, perhaps a spot of mayo on warm bread with big hunks of cheese. Yummy! Can you think of a better treat for you as you cheer your favorite team to victory? We can't! Cheddar Garlic is available on Fridays and Gouda Stout is available on Saturdays. If you don't want to wait until Sunday for your sandwich, swing on by. You might be able to convince us to make you a fabulous sandwich on one of these amazing cheesy breads.

Ghoulish Good Times
Halloween is right around the corner and we will, once again, be making Chocolate Brownie Bread cupcakes. These delectable goodies, made with no eggs or butter make an excellent party treat for all the little ghouls and goblins in your life. Call today and place an order. Cupcakes will be available on October 30th.

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Special Sandwiches

What could be better on a nasty, rainy day than a nice warm sandwich? We have a fantastic sandwich today! We will be offering an Italian Turkey Meatball Sandwich on fresh Baguette with provolone cheese.

But don't forget the classics! We use the finest quality Roast Beef, Turkey and Ham. We have fantastic Chicken Salad and Tuna Salad. And our Power House sandwich with lettuce, tomato, onion, sprouts and Muenster Cheese can't be topped.

There are many more sandwiches to choose from. Come by today and check out our sandwich menu. We will be happy to tell you about our many catering options for your business lunches, book club meetings and football parties.

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

As in our joyful Chocolate Almond Coconut Scone, featured as today's Baker's Special Scone. It reminds me of something, but what?

Apples and Pumpkins
We know how much you love apples and pumpkins in the fall and today we aim to please with a little bit of each! We have Apple Crunch Bread, with big chunks of granny smith apples and that delectable brown sugar and cinnamon topping. For you pumpkin lovers, we have Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Batter Bread and Muffins. On this lovely fall day, both would make excellent after school snacks!

Something for you Stew?
If you're looking for something to serve with your soup or stew, may we recommend our Parmesan Sourdough? It's an excellent bread to soak up that last little bit of sauce in the bottom of your bowl.

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

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.

Our bread is much better than our poetry! Stop by Thursdays in October and sample our Pumpkin Swirl bread. You will not be sad.

Your Friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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Pretty Pictures

All the fixings you need for perfect pancakes.

Savory mustards and chutney for your football festivities.

Cookie and Brownie Mix.

Adorable little bud vases. Only a small selection of the great pottery we have for you.

Some in and see all the pretty things we have for you at the Great Harvest in Columbia!

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October Is Here!

We were talking in the middle of last week and someone said that it is only 90 days until Christmas and 97 until the new year arrives! Where is the year going too? October and Halloween are here and we are enjoying the slow turn to fall and the PUMPKIN recipes that everyone seems to love. For Halloween we will have our special decorated cookies and lots of pumpkin! Pumpkin bars, pumpkin whoopees, pumpkin swirls, pumpkin choc. chip, (I'm starting to feel like Forrest Gump : ) and other great treats.

GH is doing a bread this month for the BOOMER and taking the bakery to WOODSTOCK!!!!!!!! No not N.Y. but a grain bread named Woodstock - - Sunflower, millet, flax, walnuts and pecans. It is yummy and good for us boomers in many ways : ) It will be our Tuesday grain bread. We have other special treats so read the menu to see what we have and when.

The bakery has some fabulous sandwiches, If you haven't tried them yet! And we are now doing lunch trays and breakfast trays for meetings, social events and all occasions. The response has been good and we have coupons for trays, sandwiches, free coffee and bread in this month's Consumer Eye so keep a look out for it.

We truly appreciate the loyal community base that we have and enjoy serving you, talking with you as friends and trying to do our part as members of GREAT community called Howard County. Thank you for your patronage and all your support of us. Keep spreading the word!!

Yummy Scones

Have you tried our scrumptious scones? Today we have one that will overwhelm you with its yumminess. In addition to the Blueberry Cream Cheese Scone on the menu, we have a White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Scone. Don't you just love that sweet and salty combination. Come in fast! They won't last long.

Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.
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New Stuff

We have new soup mixes from Frontier Soups and they are fabulous. Our all-time favorite is probably the Black Bean. Or maybe it's the Corn Chowder. If you're looking for something super healthy, we recommend the Wheat Berry Chili. All these soups come with beans, veggies and spices. You just add broth, meat (only if you want to) and more veggies (which we recommend). Simmer in your crock pot and you'll have a delightful warm meal to satisfy all the voracious appetites in your home.

Don't Forget the Bread!

Of course no meal of hearty, delicious soup is complete without some yummy fresh bread. Fall is the perfect time for Hard Crusted breads. The response to our variety of Sour Dough Breads and Baguettes has been fantastic. Our Hard Crusted Breads are available on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week, and they freeze beautifully so you can buy them during the week and save them for the weekend.

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

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Lots Of Ways to Get in Touch

Isn't the 21st century great? No more worries about pretty stationary or beautiful penmanship or even stamps. There are lots of quick ways to get in touch with everyone who matters to you.

We know we matter to you (isn't that why you diligently log on and read this blog?) We want to make sure you know all the ways to get in touch with us. You can call us at 443-542-5912. You can email us at greatharvestcolumbia@verizon.net (or just click on the link by the soups to your left). Or, you can check our website if you don't feel like talking/typing but want to know what's going on (Greatharvestcolumbia.com ). We hope you'll be in touch soon.

Babka Orders
If you are interested in having Chocolate Babka for after Yom Kippur, please order it by Thursday, September 24. We will also have Plain Round Challah, and Round Challah with Golden Raisins.

We hope you'll be in touch soon! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.
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L'Shanah Tovah

May your year be filled with sweetness.

We thank you for your business.

Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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Whoops!

We weren't able to get feta cheese today so we will not be making Spinach Feta Bread. Have no fear! We will have Popeye as a sort or "Sorry/Baker's Special." Popeye bread has spinach, sweet peppers and Parmesan cheese. If your looking for a bread to serve a spinach dip in, this would be an excellent choice! And if you pick one up today, it will still be lovely for football on Sunday. Remember, most of our breads stay fresh right on your counter for 7 to 10 days.

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Two More Days

Today and tomorrow are the last days to order breads for Rosh Hashanah. We are offering Round Challah, Round Challah with Golden Raisins, Chocolate Babka, Apple Honey Walnut Swirl, and Vanilla Almond Swirl. We are standing by to take your calls!

Your Friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.
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You've Heard of Christmas in July

But have you heard of St. Patrick's Day in September? You can experience it at the Great Harvest in Columbia! We will have Irish Soda Bread this month. Made with buttermilk and raisins, this March delight will have you whistling "When Irish Eyes are Smiling" and "Danny Boy" all month. As with many of our breads, Irish Soda Bread freezes well so pick up some extra loaves for the freezer so you can enjoy them in coming months.

Other Misplaced Holiday Treats
We usually have Ginger Bops on the menu for the winter holidays, but we are also offering these delightful cookies on Thursdays in September. Our Ginger Bops are a cross between a ginger cookie and a molasses cookie. They are to die for, and tremendously popular. Stop by on Thursdays and see for yourself.

Soccer Saturdays?
The Saturday soccer games are back in full swing. Don't forget that Great Harvest has sandwiches to fill the bellies of all the budding Beckhams that chase around the soccer fields of Howard County. We recommend our lightly smoked, thinly sliced lean turkey breast with swiss cheese on your choice of bread.

We hope to see you soon. Your friends at The Great Harvest in Columbia.
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Fall is Here II

Fall is here and while our tans fade, our culinary opportunities only rise. Great Harvest has many breads, jams and savory sauces to help you find your way back into the kitchen.

We just mentioned our new assortment of American Spoon Fruit Butters. So many delightful flavors and so many ways to use them. One of our favorites (besides a healthy dollop on some Honey Wheat Bread) is to add them to your favorite marinade. We like to combine a few tablespoons of Cherry Butter, 1/4th cup of white wine, salt and pepper to make a delectable marinade for pork chops or pork loin roast.

Don't forget our savory sauces from Stonewall Kitchen. Combine the Burgundy Marinade with some red wine and you have a fabulous marinade for beef or mushrooms.

Breakfast is Served

It's time to start making some real breakfasts again. Cold cereal may have been okay for the summer, but it's time for a hot breakfast. We have several breads that can be used for French Toast, including Cinnamon Chip, Cinnamon Swirl, Apple Crunch, and Challah. Pick up a recipe for French Toast Casserole the next time you stop in.

Speaking of Challah

We are poised to take your Round Challah orders for the Jewish Holidays. We will offer Round Challah with or without raisins. We will also have Chocolate Babka, Apple Walnut Honey Swirl and Vanilla Almond Swirl. We also have Karen's fantastic local honey, voted Best Dark Honey at the Howard County Fair. Place your orders now!

Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia, Md.

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Fall is Here

We trust all the kids got off to school safely and you enjoyed a leisurely day, sitting on the settee, reading and eating bonbons. He he he he he!

We are so happy fall is here! We can't wait to get some of our fall favorites back on the menu, like Apple Crunch, Irish Soda Bread and Spinach Feta. We made some fabulous Brioche for the Baker's Special a couple times this summer and it was a big hit so we will be offering it on Wednesdays in September.

New Fruit Butters

We have some new Fruit Butters from American Spoon that are perfect for fall. Come in and sample the Crabapple and Cranberry which are new as well as the Apple Butter. They are sure to be a hit!

High Holiday Countdown

We don't want you to panic but the Jewish Holidays are approaching fast! As you have observed in this space, we will have many delicious treats for your Holiday table. Many people ask why we have Round Challah for the Jewish Holidays. There are two reasons for this tradition. One says that the Round Challah represents a crown. The other says that the Round Challah represents the cyclical nature of the year. No matter what tradition you hold in your home, we hope you will come to us for your Round Challah.

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

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Plan Ahead

School starts in a week and before you know it, you will be inundated with forms, fundraisers, enrollments, practice, homework, lessons... The list is potentially endless! Add to that list, pending holidays! The Jewish Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are less than four weeks away. Have you thought about what you are serving? We have!

Many Favorites
We will naturally have Round Challah, plain or with raisins, but there are many other offerings for you. A GH favorite, Chocolate Babka will be available. We will also have a delectable Apple Honey Walnut Swirl bread and our delicious Vanilla Almond Swirl. We encourage you to order ahead. We will have all these breads available in the store but if you order (and pre-pay) before September 18th, you can be in and out of the bakery in a flash and onto friends and family.

Don't Forget the Honey!
Don't forget, we have wonderful local honey for your holiday table as well. Our honey comes from Elkridge so we are not kidding about it being local. There are two varieties to choose from. We recommend the Dark Honey, voted best in the county at the Howard County Fair this year.

We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.
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Baker's Special

Our Baker's Special today will help you maintain a radiant glow inside and out. We've taken one of our favorite grain breads; High Five Fiber, and added cranberries and almonds. With all that fiber and the added anti-oxidants, you can't find a healthier, yummier bread anywhere. Remember, Baker's Specials are made in small batches. Don't delay!

One Month!
There is about one month until the Jewish Holidays. No need to panic about where you will find your Round Challah. We will have a plentiful supply of Round Challah with or without raisins. And as you know, Great Harvest has the best Challah around. If you like to plan ahead, we are ready to take your orders today. Stay tuned for more news on the other treats we will have for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

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We Told You it Was Good!

We told you Karen's honey was good and now we have proof, other than our own good word. Karen's Dark Honey was voted Best in the County at the Howard County Fair. Congratulations Karen! This fabulous local honey is in short supply. If you need some for fall festivities, stop by soon!

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Shopping Break

No doubt, you are in the thick of getting your kids ready to go back to school. You are probably circulating from one discount store to another, searching out the best deals on jeans, tops, pencils, binders and composition books.

You deserve a shopping break! Stop by Great Harvest. We have delicious sandwiches for all tastes. If you like a lot of veggies, the Power House would be your thing. Made with Dijon mustard, seasoned mayo, muenster cheese, tomato, sprouts, lettuce, onion and cucumber, it is a light delight for your hungry shoppers. If you need something hearty, the Monster Foccacia is the sandwich for you. This huge sandwich has ham, turkey, cream cheese, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. If shopping sucks the life out of you, this is exactly what you need to restore your energy for the second round.

Sweet Treat
Maybe it's just a little sugar boost that you need to help you finish. We have wonderful cookies and freshly brewed coffee and espresso drinks. We'll be happy to serve up your favorite coffee beverage on ice. Remember, coffee is free on Friday mornings from 6:00 to 9:00 and no coupon is necessary.

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

The Brioche was such a hit last week,we decided to do it again. Today, we will have plain Brioche and also Cranberry Orange Brioche. It sold fast last week so call ahead to reserve a loaf soon!

We SCREAM for Ice Cream
Did you try our delightfully decadent Ice Cream Sandwiches? We took two Chocolate Chip Cookies and vanilla ice cream and put them together to make the most heavenly summer treat you've ever tried to get your mouth around. Ice Cream Sandwiches can be made to order with any of our cookies. Pick your favorite and let us make you a treat!

Nothing Says Summer...
Like Caprese Salads or Sandwiches. Have you tried ours? We take fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, pesto, and serve it on hard crusted bread with lettuce and onion. Try one today.

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Dog Days of Summer

Come in and see what bread we have for your grilling palate. Great breads such as Cheddar Garlic, Spinach Feta, or Foccacia. Great breads for breakfast and desserts. Come on in and get a free sample

We have a full espresso bar featuring locally roasted coffee by Caffe Pronto
To show our appreciation to our customers,come in for "Free Coffee Fridays"! Enjoy a fresh brewed Caffe Pronto coffee on us!!

Offering made-to-order FRESHGreat Harvest Signature Sandwiches!
Taste the difference Great Harvest bread makes... combined with only the freshest ingredients. You'll enjoy a wholesome sandwich that is out-of- this-world delicious! Serving daily .

New Treat for You

We have been interested in making Brioche for quite some time. If you aren't familiar with it, Brioche is a cake-like bread made with eggs, butter and sugar. It is traditionally French and many people characterize it as being more pastry than bread. Brioche is often baked in a fluted pan and has a little knob on top. It can have sweet or savory fillings. We won't be that adventurous today, but you know how we like to try new things.

Like all our Baker's Specials, expect the Brioche to go fast. Stop by early to get yours.

And for you scone lovers, today's scone is Maple Oat Nut. This little reminder of the flavors of fall is perfect with a cup of nice hot coffee. So what if it was 75 at 7:00? Pretend that it's October.

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

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Buy Local!

You've probably seen all the reports on how much better it is for the environment and the economy to buy local products. With a shorter distance to travel from the farm (or factory) to the store, there are less emissions released into the environment and often, local products are less expensive then those that come from 100 or more miles away.

We offer several local products for you to choose from at Great Harvest (not including our wonderful bread, baked goods and mixes).

One of our favorite local products is the honey that we sell. We are so pleased to let you know that we have received a new delivery of our friend Karen's local honey. Karen lives in Elkridge and keeps bees right in her backyard and they make some of the best honey you have ever had. We can't definitely say that there is a health benefit to local honey but we do know that Karen's honey tastes GREAT! Karen's honey is fantastic with a little butter on some Honey Whole Wheat Bread.

All the hand crafted pottery is made by artisans who live in the Baltimore-Washington Metro area. And you read here that our coffee from Cafe Pronto is roasted in Annapolis. There's nothing as tasty as a fresh brewed cup of coffee in a beautifully formed, highly colorful mug. Some of us like to take that first sip outside. Try it sometime! You may never drink a cup of coffee inside again.

New Month, Same Menu

Remember, our menu stays the same all summer. We know you have too much to do with all the swim meets. barbecues, trips to the beach etc, to have to worry about a new bread menu. Everything will stay the same until September. If you have a hankering for a bread you miss from the winter, give us a call on Tuesdays. We've been known to let the occasional customer decide on the Baker's Special.

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

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Tropical Heat

We know you don't want to cook in this tropical heat and that is why sandwiches are the perfect summer meal, especially when they are served up on our fresh, delicious breads! Here are a couple ideas for you.

Got Veggies?
You know Uncle Sam wants you to have 5 servings a day, and right about now, all those wonderful veggies you planted this spring should be ready for plucking. We recommend you slice up some tomatoes, cukes, grab a handful of fresh lettuce and throw it all between two slices of our grainy bread, like High Five Fiber or Whole Grain Goodness. Add a little spreadable cheese, and a couple leaves of basil and you will not be sad.

Barbecue. Yummmmm...
Our Challah Rolls make the perfect bread for a little pulled pork. A quick and easy way to make it is cook a couple pork chops and the pull them apart into little shredded bits. Add your favorite barbecue sauce, heat and serve. Cook the meat early in the day before it gets too hot out and serve it with some chips, coleslaw and fresh lemonade.

Picnic anyone?
Have you figured out that kids really enjoy eating outside? Make dinner really easy and have a family picnic outside. Don't bother with fancy, gourmet foods. Grab a loaf of Old Fashion White Bread and throw together some good old PB&J. Yes, for dinner! It has lots of protein and you know your kids will eat it. It's summer, have fun. You can serve a lovely fruit salad or some cherries and watermelon so you can have a seed spitting contest.

Don't forget it's Wednesday!
Today's Baker's Special is Mediterranean Olive.

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It's Wednesday!

You know what that means! It's Baker's Special day. Today we are offering our Cranberry Orange bread, a staple for many of you during the holiday season. What a treat to have it during the summer. Makes you want to start your Christmas shopping early, we bet.

We also have a delightful Chocolate Almond scone today. We can't think of any better way to jump start your day than a scone and a cup of Giddy-Up Cowboy coffee.

Stop by soon! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.
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No Coupon Required

Not only does Great Harvest have some of the most scrumptious Scones and Muffins for a quick breakfast on the go, we have freshly roasted and brewed Cafe Pronto coffee. Cafe Pronto is a local company that provides us with our rich, heavenly coffee beans. Beans are roasted right in Annapolis once a week so you are a guaranteed fresh, flavorful, rich cup of coffee every time.

And unlike some other coffee shops that offer an occasional bargain, our coffee is a deal everyday. Bring your own cup (16 oz or smaller, please) and your coffee is only $1.00. And on Fridays, between 6:30 am and 9:00 coffee is free!

We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.
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It's a Dog's World

While we don't encourage you to feed your dogs our tasty, fresh bread, we realize dogs are often crafty enough to help themselves. We've compiled quite a lot of stories of dogs who steal bread. Here are a few.

We have many stories of stolen Challah. Joy and Misty, two Golden Retrievers who live in Long Reach, really love Challah, especially Joy who is also partial to peaches. Joy has eaten entire bags of Challah rolls, minus the plastic. Monty and Casey, Jane and Pat's dogs, also love Challah. Beasley and Sam, Carol's Basset Hounds also love Challah, but they are strictly limited to a raw food diet.

It's very frustrating to have a dog who enjoys specialty breads that are only available once a week. Take it from the poor woman whose two dogs ate her Woodstock bread. Woodstock, a whole grain, whole wheat bread with flaxseed, sunflower seeds, walnuts and pecans, is only baked on Tuesdays. When the poor woman came back to replace her bread, she had to settle for something else.

Hadley, a Schnoodle, who is also known as the Black Fur-ball of Doom comes running when he hears the sound of the bread bag opening. He has been known to jump up and steal your Honey Whole Wheat bread as you are putting it into your mouth. Hadley loves a little Naturally Nutty Almond Butter on his bread.

This is Why we Have Dog Treats!

If you can't resist the big eyes and the wagging tail and you really need to get something tasty and fresh for your dogs, we recommend our Dog Treats. They are made with the same whole grain whole wheat that goes into many of our breads, but they don't have many of the other ingredients that may not agree with your pup's delicate constitution. We usually make Dog Treats weekly so you can sure that they are very fresh.

We hope to see you soon, like tomorrow at the Oakland Mills Farmer's Market.

Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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We Love Wednesday!

Why you ask? Because it's the day we get to bake whatever we want! No rigid menu constraints will hold us back. We dig back in our memories and resurrect something yummy to tease you with. Today's Baker's Special is Columbia Crunch. This bread has a little of everything in it, fruit, nuts, grains. It's great with jam and we have quite an assortment from Stonewall Kitchen for you to choose from. Remember, the Baker's Specials go fast. Call and reserve one or come in for one after 9:30.

Don't Let it Go Bad
Wondering what to do with all that summer fruit? How about some waffles? Our Pancake Mix is whole grain, with rolled oats and makes some terrific waffles to top with peaches, blueberries, strawberries or cherries.

Come see us soon. Maybe tomorrow at the East Columbia Library Farmer's Market!
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The Summer Reading Issue

We love to read and summer gives us so many chances to open a great book. Here are a list of some of our favorite books and some of our favorite treats to go with them.

Anything by Jodi Picoult. Jodi Picoult's books really make you think and feel and definitely require some major comfort food. We can't think of anything better to go with a Jodi Picoult book then Chocolate Brownie Bread. Cut it in small, bite size pieces so you don't mess up your library book!

"Breaking Dawn" by Stephanie Meyer, the fourth in the Twilight series. You may have seen the movie based on the first book. The story of Edward and Bella ends in the fourth and final book of the series. We won't give away any plot details. Grab a loaf of Cheddar Garlic, fire up the George Foreman grill and make a grilled cheese and tomato sandwich and indulge in this book that will make you feel 17 again.

Captain Underpants books by Dav Pilkey are a great way to get your kids to read over the summer. These "graphic novels" about adorable Harold and George and their mischievous antics will help your child fulfill their school's summer reading requirement. We recommend Peanut Butter and Jelly on Old Fashioned White for anything by Pilkey. He would be delighted to see the sticky fingerprints on his books.

Of course, we love a great book about cooking and what better than "Julie and Julia," by Julie Powell. Powell tells her wonderful story of her ambitious desire to cook her way through Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" in one year. You will want to fire up the stove and try your hand at one of Child's very French recipes. But it is summer and we don't want you to heat up your house too much. May we recommend a Baguette with some Vanilla Honey Butter to tide you over until the weather cools?

Enjoy your summer reading! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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Summer Yum

It's Wednesday so that means we get to tickle your taste buds with a delicious bread from the archives. Today's treat is Red Pepper Swiss. Remember, we make our Baker's Special Breads in small batches. If you need this bread come early.

Treats from the Garden
A trip to a local picking farm yielded too much fruit for one of our employee's family to eat so she brought in the extra and boy was it good! We had tart cherry and blueberry scones and pies. When the herbs in all our gardens start coming in, we will get really creative with our Foccacia and Sour Dough.

Farmer's Market
Don't forget to visit us at the East Columbia Library Farmer's Market on Thursdays and the Oakland Mills Market on Sundays. We have a sampling of all the goodies from the store; Dog Treats, Granola, Cookie Mix, and of course breads, cookies and sweet breads like Pumpkin Chocolate Chip.

Visit us soon! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia, MD.
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Independence Day Specials

In order to satisfy your baked good needs for the up coming holiday weekend, we will be baking additional breads on Friday, July 3rd. We will be baking...Honey Whole Wheat, White, Challah, Dakota, Cinnamon Swirl, Asiago Pesto, Cheddar Garlic, and Red, White and Blue Swirl Bread (White Choc. Cherry Blueberry Bread), as well as Chocolate Brownie Bread. We will also be happy to make sandwich rolls to order. Please place your order to ensure availability.

And don't forget Sour Cream Fruit Pies for your 4th of July Celebration!Apple, blueberry, cherry, peach, mixed berry, or blackberry. Cool, delicious and fun!

Happy Fourth of July! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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Customer's Delight

Today's Baker's Special (or customer's delight) is Cinnamon Chip. Why this bakery regular, you ask? Remember, we are closed on Saturday, July 4th so we can enjoy the holiday weekend with our families. However, we recognize that you probably want your favorite French Toast bread so we are making it today. Don't worry that it won't be fresh on Saturday. Our breads stay fresh on the counter for seven to ten days. Just keep them out of the sun.

Oops!
Our yummy Nutty Heath Bar Crunch scones are a little flat today. Our loss is your gain. We are selling them for $1.50 each or four for $5.00. They're sure to go fast so head in soon!

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And The Winner Is...

The Golden Dragons take the prize in our Father's Day Ugly Tie Contest! Congratulations to the poor soul who had to look happy when he received this! It's hard to say goodbye to all the lovely offerings everyone brought in, but we know that next year there will be lots more. We can't wait to see what you have stashed in your closet!

Fourth of July Reminder

We will be closed on Saturday, July 4th so we can enjoy all the festivities with our families. Please come by on Friday for some Sour Cream Fruit Pie, Cinnamon Swirl and Baguettes. Your holiday weekend won't be complete without them.

No Menu Change

Remember, our menu stays the same all summer long. You needn't worry about memorizing a new schedule on Wednesday. Just keep the one you have handy until the end of August. But keep your eye on this site, our website and our newsletter for exciting bargains and events.

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

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Better "Latte" Than Never

We are so happy to report that our Espresso machine is back. This has been a terrible ordeal for all of us as our beloved friend has been in and out of consciousness for many weeks. We finally had no choice but to send her off to the Coffee Clinic for a full work over.

Please come welcome her back by enjoying your favorite espresso drink at $.50 off the regular price through Friday.

Baker's Special

The Baker's Special today is Gouda Stout. This is another perfect bread for the grill so if you're planning a barbecue for the weekend, swing by and pick up a loaf.

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Thanks for the Ties!

Here are a few pictures of some of the ties many of you brought in this past week during our Ugly Tie Contest.

This was a favorite among many members of our staff. We like the golden dragons!



Here is a pile of ties that one many generously gave us to give to charity on his behalf. Look at the cute kitties!

Here are some ties hanging on display

We estimate that we received about 100-125 Ugly Ties. All the ties will be taken to the Christian Women Thrift Store on Route 40 in Ellicott City. We haven't picked the contest winner yet! Stay tuned to learn who the Ugliest Tie in Columbia belonged to this year!

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

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Baker's Special

We have resumed our Wednesday Baker's Special for the Summer. If you aren't familiar with this, it's a great treat, especially if you like surprises. Our Baker's Special is a limited edition bread that is selected by one of our fabulous Sponge and Dough "chefs." Today we will have Pineapple Upside-down Bread. This bread is just like the delectable treat that your Grandma used to make it that cast iron frying pan. Our bread has big chunks of pineapple and a caramelly topping and is sweetened with pineapple juice. Remember, our Baker's Special breads are made in small batches and usually go fast. Hurry in and get yours now!

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Summer Flavors

We will offer the same menu in June, July and August again this summer. We are very excited about all the delicious summer flavors we have to offer.

New this summer, we are offering a Caprese sandwich on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week. The Caprese sandwich has fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, ripe tomatoes, romaine lettuce and onion and is served on your our hard crusted breads. Another new summer sandwich is the Eastern Shore Salad. This is a seafood lovers delight with shrimp, crab, clams, lobster and scallops. Enjoy it on your choice of our fresh breads or try it on a bed of lettuce with tomato, cucumber and onion.

Sweet Treats
We will continue to offer all your favorite cookies, as well as some old and new favorite sweets. Back by popular demand is our Blue Ribbon Blueberry Coffee Cake. This yummy buttery delight is available in individual slices as well as quarter sheets. New this summer is Almond Pound Cake. This delectable goody is perfect to serve with fresh fruit, ice cream or sorbet at your summer cookouts.

Speaking of Cookouts...
Don't forget to join us on Friday, June 19th as we grill on the Great Harvest Patio. We will be sampling our savory breads like Spinach Feta, Caprese Bread, and Asiago Pesto prepared on the grill. We will also show you all the different ways you can use the Stonewall Kitchen Savory sauces to prepare some quick summer meals.

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Heat

We make many sacrifices to provide you with fresh baked bread, 5 days a week. One of the biggest sacrifices is enduring the incredible heat in the bakery, especially when we are baking our hard crusted bread. Most of the items are baked at about 320 degrees. That's not too terrible to tolerate, even though the oven is about ten feet wide, ten feet deep and eight feet high.

But even the toughest of us start to feel the heat when it's time to bake the hard crusted breads. The oven temperature goes up to over 400 degrees and for about 2 hours we drink lots of water, sweat, drink some more water and sweat some more until the bread is done.

This temporary discomfort results in some fantastic bread that is crunchy on the outside and light and airy on the inside. If you didn't make it in to pick up a Baguette today, we hope you'll visit us for some next Friday. Our Baguettes make a fantastic choice for a sandwich, french toast and it also makes a great bread to soak up salad dressing on a fresh summer salad.

We hope you'll try some soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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A Few of our Favorite Things

While we do like the raindrops of roses made famous in the song from Sound of Music, we also have a lot of favorite creations, made with all the yummy things at Great Harvest! As the heat of summer drives you away from your kitchen and to the pool, here are a few of our favorite, fast, easy and healthy ideas for summer meals.

Terriyaki Turkey Burgers
These burgers have excellent flavor, are high in protein and low in fat and grill very nicely. Add about a half cup of the Stonewall Kitchen Sesame Ginger Terriyaki Sauce to a pound and a half of ground turkey. Mix in a half cup of bread crumbs and a half teaspoon each of cilantro, salt and pepper. Shape into small burgers and grill to taste. These delectable goodies taste great on our Challah rolls. No need to add cheese, but a little red pepper, lettuce, tomato and onion will do the trick. Even the burger purist in your house who only wants beef will be thrilled!

Grilled Burgundy Mushrooms
Don't you just love those big portobello mushrooms on the grill? We do! We jazz ours up with a little Stonewall Kitchen Burgundy Marinade. Add 1/4 of marinade to 1/4 of red wine, salt and pepper to taste and marinate your mushrooms for 4-6 hours. Grill to taste and serve on our wonderful Ciabatta rolls (available on Wednesdays). If you prefer a smaller mushroom, any variety will do. Just place them on a skewer and grill away.

Hot and Sweet Shrimp Sandwich
We crave food with ZING in the summer and our Stonewall Kitchen Peach Mango Hot Sauce is a perfect way to liven up your favorite grilled chicken. If seafood is your thing, we recommend this fun summer recipe. Marinate shrimp in 1/4 Stonewall Kitchen Peach Mango Hot Sauce, 1/4 white wine, salt and pepper to taste for 4-6 hours. Grill on skewers with red peppers, and onion. If you're like me, you find skewered meat kind of dull once it is removed from the skewer and put on a plate. Why not serve it up as a sandwich? We recommend Ciabatta or Baguette.

Don't forget to join us next Friday, June 19th for our grilling extravaganza on the patio. We will have some of these recipes for you and many, many more!

Hope to see you then. Your friends at The Great Harvest in Columbia.
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One Man's Trash...

Will get you a free loaf of bread at the Great Harvest! One of our all time favorite promotional events is collecting Ugly Ties for Father's Day. Between now and June 20th, if you bring in an Ugly Tie, you can get a free loaf of Honey Whole Wheat bread. We will display all the ties in the store. Come by and take a look. You will be amazed at some of the selections. Be sure to give us your name and phone number with your tie. The ugliest tie will win a prize!

Incredible Response

We want to thank you for the incredible response to our hard crusted breads. We will offer hard crusted breads on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of each week. Just like our other breads, our hard crusted breads are available as rolls for all your special occasions. If you are planning a barbecue, shower or other event this summer, please call us! We can help you with sandwich trays, dessert trays and breads or rolls for any occasion.

How about a Nice Piece of Pie?

Our Sour Cream Fruit Pies were a hit yesterday. We made twelve pies. They were out of the oven at 10:00 AM and gone by 3:00 pm. The pies will be on the menu on Fridays all summer long. They are sweet and creamy with a delicious slightly crunchy topping. They will make the perfect addition to your summer cookout. We will offer different flavors each week. Call ahead to reserve yours now! They go fast.

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It's Official!

The moment you've been waiting for is here! Our hard crusted breads are officially on the menu. On Wednesdays each week (at least in June) we will offer Ciabatta and a variety of Sourdough. On Thursdays, we'll have a variety of Multi-grain Sourdough and on Fridays, we'll have Baguette. Our hard crusted breads our fresh and tasty, free of all the preservatives you find in the hard crusted breads at the grocery store. Stop by and try some today!

Farmer's Market

It looks like the rain will keep us away from the East Columbia Farmer's Market today. But have no fear, beginning Sunday, June 14th. you can see us at the market in Oakland Mills. Two markets a week! We try to bring a little sampling of the many tasty treats we have in our store. The selection changes week to week. We hope to see you at one of the markets very soon.

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Say Cheese for Summer

Enjoy your favorite Great Harvest Breads grilled! Brush your favorite cheesy bread with olive oil and grill to perfection for a delicious accompaniment to your cook outs. Try our Foccacia, Cheddar Garlic, Caprese (sun-dried tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese), Spinach Feta or Asiago Pesto. Yum!

New in June

Well, call us a lot of things (tasty, wholesome, etc.) but don't forget creative! We have added a "Caprese" sandwich and a Caprese bread to our summer line up. The bread is made of fresh milled wheat and has mozzarella cheese, tomato and basil pesto- - yum oh! The Caprese Sandwich is made with fresh mozzarella cheese, basil pesto, tomato and romaine on a freshly made Ciabatta roll or Baguette. Stop by and taste these wonderful new additions to our bread board.

Fresh Summer Fruit from Great Harvest

An explosion for your mouth! It's our 100% delicious Sour Cream Fruit Pies! Our pies will be available every Friday we are open all summer long
Star Spangle Banner Swirl Bread is back, This delicious bread features juicy cherries, blueberries and white chocolate in a swirl of sweetness. This bread makes a wonderful treat for any occasion.

Enjoy our Treats Outside!

We have added two additional tables and many chairs on the patio outside and hope that you will come and enjoy the weather and a sandwich or breakfast. The Friday before Father's Day, June 19th from 12pm -1 pm, we will be grilling breads on the patio and using some of the finest grilling sauces in the land, Stonewall Kitchen!! Come on out and enjoy a special treat!

All Natural Dog Treats

The freshest, tastiest dog treats in town! Great Harvest dog treats are made with 100% premium whole wheat, without additives or preservatives. Dogs love 'em! We love dogs!

Thank those Teachers one More Time!

For those of you looking for a nice way to say thank you to the teachers and co-workers in school, we have gift cards and grab and go gifts that are the perfect way to express your appreciation. Also, please remember to stop in to the store before you go on vacation and take some fantastic bread and breakfast treats with you. Many people over the years have told us that it was a great way to ensure that the family and their friends were still eating healthy while they were away.

Have a great summer and don't forget your friends at Great Harvest - - come visit us and continue to eat healthy, wholesome and fantastic fresh baked bread products. To all of our customers and friends we wish you a safe, happy and relaxing summer.

The Great Harvest Team