Bakers Like to Party

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.

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Merry Christmas

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

Two Words

Bread Pudding

We're Open!

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.

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Red Velvet Heaven

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.

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Gift Central

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.

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Winter Haiku

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

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December?

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.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

We are thankful for all our customers. We hope you enjoy this day with family and friends. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, November 30th.

Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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Open Today!

Get a head start on your preparations for your holiday feast! Come by GH and get your rolls, sweets, desserts, pancake mix, soup mix, tea, coffee, etc, etc, etc... Everything is ready RIGHT NOW!!!!

Our breads stay fresh on the counter for 7-10 days, but you can always freeze them now and take them out Wednesday night.

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

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Thanksgiving Haiku

Thanksgiving rolls are hard to make. We do it so well. Get yours from us!

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

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Time is Running Out!

Have you placed your Thankgiving order yet? Time is running out! We really need to have all orders in by Saturday, November 20th so we can plan our baking schedule. Call us and place your order now. Our number is 443-542-5912. We will have rolls, pies, breads, and plenty of sweets to get you through the long weekend of eating and SHOPPING!

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

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Honoring All Who Have Served

Today, we honor all who have bravely served our country. We hope to give away many loaves of bread today to our proud veterans.

November Goodies

Of course by now, you know of our Thanksgiving week offerings. It's never too early to call us and place your order for bread, rolls, pies... And don't forget our wonderful Pancake Mix so you can make something special for breakfast while you watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Now let's talk about some of the other tasty treats in store for you this month. Back for another holiday season is the now famous Turkey Gobbler Sandwich. Made on your choice of bread (we recommend Stuffing Bread), this sandwich combines all that is great about Thanksgiving in one (not so) small lunch delight. We take our fresh turkey breast, homemade cranberry sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion.

Looking for a sweet treat? Try our Vanilla Almond Swirl or our Pumpkin Swirl Bread. Both are best served warm.

If you crave something savory, let our Spinach Feta or Mediterranean Olive tempt your taste buds.

Our full menu is on the website. We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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Let the Countdown Begin!

By now, you've consulted your cookbooks, the internet and your favorite cooking shows for some new exciting Thanksgiving dishes. Whether you are having traditional turkey, tofurkey, or turduckhen, we have the perfect rolls and desserts for you!

We will have a huge supply of rolls again this year in several tantalizing varieties like Old Fashion White, Wheat, Challah, Cranberry Orange or (personal favorite) Stuffing Bread.

If you fancy a fresh baked pie, we'll have those too. You can choose from Apple or Pumpkin and we'll have Pecan by special order only. Of course, many of you have been waiting nearly a year for our Pumpkin Roll. It's BACK!!! If you haven't tried this tasty treat, brace yourself! It's moist pumpkin cake slathered with cream cheese frosting and rolled up. The swirls of frosting will make your mouth water.

We will be taking Thanksgiving orders until November 20th. Call early! Call Often! CALL!!

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

Let us Make Lunch

Our sandwiches are becoming wildly popular! Don't miss out on the excitement. In addition to the sandwiches that have made us famous like the California Cobb, Monster Foccacia, Chicken Salad and Power House, we have some excellent (fairly) new Panninis on the menu. Should we tell you more about them? Probably. Are we going to? No. We want you to come in and find out for yourself!

Our sandwiches are the most delicious in town. They are made with only the finest, fresh ingredients. And of course, you can't beat a sandwich made on GH bread.

Our breads have no additives or preservatives. They all start with the five basics of bread baking; flour, water, yeast, salt and sweetener. From there, we add the other stuff; generous amounts of fruits, nuts, grains or cheese. Our breads stay fresh on the counter for 7-10 days.

Don't deprive yourself any longer. Stop by today for lunch. We hope to see you soon! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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New Scone!

Towards the end of the month, we start to grow weary of the schedule so we tend to add new treats to the menu. Today, Paul has created a FANTASTIC Coconut Lime Scone. Like many of our special goodies, quantities are limited so come early or call!

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

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Ode To Pumpkin Swirl - Encore II

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.

Pumpkin Swirl is available on Thursdays in October. For best results, reserve yours now!

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

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It is Pumpkin Month!

We told you it was pumpkin month. For those of you who can't get enough of it, we have a new pumpkin treat with which we hope to tantalize your taste buds. Today, we have a delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie. You can get a slice just for you or take home a whole pie for the family.

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

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It's Chili Time!

If you haven't heard either in this blog or the newsletter, we have a fabulous football deal for you. We are offering a quart of chili, a loaf of Cheddar Garlic and a 6-pack of GH cookies for $25 for the next three Saturdays.

This week's chili is Turkey Basil with Andouille Sausage. We made a huge batch earlier this week and it sold out fast. Our chili is homemade by Chef Paul, formerly of the Carousel Restaurant in Ocean City. He knows how to make some chili!

Don't miss this amazing deal! We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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Ready for the Home Team?

Well have no fear, Great Harvest is here to help you feed your football frenzied crowd. For the next 3 Saturdays, (October 9, 16 and 23) we will have a chili deal for you that will knock your socks off! For $25, you will get one quart the best Homemade Chili ever (courtesy of Chef Paul), a six pack of our famous Cookies and a loaf of Cheddar Garlic. You may want to call in your order because Paul's fans will be lining up to grab this deal!

Pumpkin Time

It's pumpkin time again at GH and we have lots of pumpkin to get you in the fall spirit. Of course, we always have Pumpkin Chocolate Chip. Joining that on the menu this month are Pumpkin Swirl Bread, and Pumpkin Bars. Other fall favorites are Cranberry Apple Bread, Apple Cranberry Muffins, Cranberry Oat Jumbles, Ginger Bops and Goblin Crunch Trail Mix.

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

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Visit us on Facebook!

Have you visited us on Facebook yet? You really should! It's a great place to find out why everyone else loves GH so much! And you might get lucky and find a deal there that is only available to FB friends! We have 251 right now. Help us get to 500 by next week.

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



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But Wait! There's More!

More New Stuff!

Did we tell you that Chef Paul, talented young man that he is, has been making the chicken salad for months? And all with his own two hands! He uses lean oven roasted, chicken breast, and a variety of secret ingredients and the result is the finest chicken salad in Howard County, Maryland. Today, it's Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad. Some in and try some!

If you're looking for something new and enticing for a post-soccer treat, we have just the thing. Tomorrow, we will be serving up Irish Coffee Cake. Is it IRISH COFFEE cake or Irish COFFEE CAKE? Hmmm... You'll have to come by tomorrow to find out.

There are so many reasons that you should come by. We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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New Stuff in Store

The Shelves are FULL!!!

Come on in and check out all the new stuff. We have soups from Frontier and Maggie and Mary. We have cheese ball mix from Maggie and Mary. We have Great Harvest jams and Jellies. There's always a sample of something on the counter for you to try with our fabulous bread.

And don't forget, Thursday is Chocolate Babka Day! If you haven't tried this amazing treat, you really should swing in for a sample. Imagine a slightly sweet and airy bread which envelopes delicious semi-sweet chocolate. It's a crowd pleaser! We recommend that you place an order for Babka. It goes fast!

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

Fall in the Air

Fall is in the air, and like many people, you are probably scrambling from soccer to dance to piano to baseball to....


So what in the world are you making for dinner?

Never fear! Great Harvest is here with some excellent meal ideas. We have many delicious varieties of instant and almost instant soups by Frontier and Maggie and Mary. Just add a few of your own ingredients (and a loaf of GH bread) and you can have a healthy meal ready in as little as 30 minutes.

And while you're here getting soup, grab a couple bottles of Stonewall Kitchen marinade. Just a quarter cup of marinade with a quarter cup of wine, a ziplock bag and the meat or veggies of your choice and you are ready for the oven or grill at the dinner time.

Come check out all our fine offerings. We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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Sweets for the Sweet

September is here and we have a new menu with some sweets that will tantalize your taste buds. Check out some of these yummy offerings that we will have along with your favorite cookies, muffins and scones:

Tuesday: Almond Pound Cake and Kahuna Bars

Wednesday: Lemon Pound Cake, Blondies, Chocolate Mint Blarney Cookies and Pumpkin Chocolate Chip

Thursday: Chocolate Babka, Gingerbops and Carrot Cake

Friday: Blueberry Coffee Cake, Sour Cream Fruit Pies and Chocolate Brownie Bread

Saturday: Apple Cranberry Muffins

There are no trans fats or high fructose corn syrup in any of our baked goods. We use only the freshest, high quality ingredients that will keep you coming back for more.

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

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Happy Labor Day

We hope you relax today, and reflect on all the people whose labors help keep this great country going.

Happy Labor Day!

Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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School Is In; A Haiku

School is in.

Release your grin.

Have coffee and a treat

At Great Harvest.

More Holiday Treats

Here is a list of all the goodies we have on the menu for the Jewish holidays:

• Round Challah


• Round Challah with Golden Raisins


• Chocolate Babka


• Apple Honey Walnut Bread


• Jewish Apple Cake

We highly recommend pre-paying for your order in advance. You don't even have to come in. Just call! Our number is 443-542-5912.

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

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Holiday Orders

Only two weeks until the Jewish holidays! Let us take the burden off your planning by being your Challah baker! We will have Round Challah with raisins and without as well as many other baked treats to make your dinner table special.

We will take orders until the end of the week. We recommend that you place orders in advance and pre-pay! Then you can run in, grab your bread and be off!

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

Still Time to Visit us Outside

There is still time to visit us outside at several Farmer's Markets!

Here is the schedule:

Thursdays 2pm-6pm (May - Nov.) -Cradlerock Library

Sundays 9am-1pm (May - Nov.) - Oakland Mills Village Center
and
Catonsville Farmer's Market 11am - 3pm (May - Nov.) - on Frederick Road next to Friendly's

We have breads, sweets, mixes, jams, menus and some of the happiest faces you have ever seen.

We hope to see you in the store and at the markets very soon!

Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.
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Operators are Standing By

So call now and order your Chocolate Babka! It will be available on Friday, August 13th.

We KNOW we'll see you soon! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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What's in Store?

Here are some pictures to show you what's in the store these days.

Pino Press Oils

Great Harvest Brand Jellies and Jams

Beetwixt the Comb Honey (Howard County Local Honey from Elkridge)

Our Friendly Baker Bears to Greet You!

Lovely Local Pottery

We hope to see you in the store, too! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

Coming Around the Bend

We made our turn into the end of summer this weekend. August is here. Time to pull out the lists of school supplies, check the length of the pants from last year, assess the condition of backpacks and binders and get ready for SCHOOL!!! (Did your kids just scream?)

We are here to help you with your preparations! No! We haven't gotten in a shipment of super cheap pencils! We are here to fortify your soul after a long day at the mall gathering all you need to send the wee ones off at the end of the month. We are the perfect lunch spot. Come gather a picnic lunch of one of our tasty sandwiches, some chips, a GIANT cookie and a beverage (we recommend our fabulous Iced Coffee for mom). Take it all to the pool and relax away the last few weeks of paradise.

Our menu is the same all summer, but please stop by and check out the surprises we have in store.

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

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More Poetry

You want a cake. Too hot to bake. Come buy a pie.

Great Harvest

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Summer Haiku

Summer is hot. You shouldn't cook. Let us do it instead.

Great Harvest

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Summer Reading issue

Our summer reading issue last year was a great success so here is the 2010 issue. In it, we will recommend treats from Great Harvest to accompany your favorite books.

Any Stieg Larson book (aka the Millennium series) - We recommend Onion Dill Rye to accompany your reading of these books. If you can handle it, add some very Swedish pickled herring!

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer - While you're trying to figure out who Bella will choose (Edward...Jacob...Edward... Jacob...) do your best to ward off any local vampires by having some of our most popular savory bread, Cheddar Garlic! This bread is great for the grill, too. Just brush it with some olive oil (with even more garlic) and grill for a minute or so on each side. Great with all summer salads.

The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender - You taste no sadness in our cakes. If you don't believe us, try the Chocolate Brownie Bread or Almond Pound Cake. They will make you feel light and happy.

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein - Obviously, you must get your best friend some dog treats to munch while you work your way through this story of Enzo's final days. And since many of our customers report that their dogs will go to great lengths to get our Challah, we think it would go very well with this book.

Percy Jackson Series by Rick Riordan - Popular with kids ages 9 and up, these books deserve to be served up with some of our Chocolate Chip cookies. Add your own milk and watch as your children enrich themselves this summer.

Stop by for more reading recommendations. We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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Heat Got You Down?

Us too! Imagine baking in this inferno! But we do it because we love you and you love our bread!

Remember, Wednesday is Sour Dough day. Sour Dough is so excellent for grilling. Brush with some olive oil (we have several Pino Oils to recommend) and grill for a minute or two on each side. Grilled bread is excellent for Bruschetta (we have recipes) and also makes a perfect side for summer salads.

If you haven't checked out our sandwiches recently, you should come in for an update. We have a panini press now and can make your favorite GH sandwich warm for you. And don't forget, we can help you prepare for all your summer gatherings with a tray of sandwiches. Call for information on pricing.

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

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Summer Menu

As it has in previous years, our menu will remain constant in June, July and August this year. So you don't need to worry about checking for new choices each month. Your same favorite selections will be available all summer!

If you aren't familiar with our summer menu, click on the link at the bottom of this post to see what we have in store. And don't forget to visit us at the many Farmer's Markets we are attending! You can see that schedule on our website, too!

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

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Buns for Your Barbecue

Did you know that we can make buns for your barbecue? Pick your favorite bread and give us a call. We'll make your hot dog or hamburger buns (in packs of 8) to order! You can't get any more fresh than that!!

Fourth of July Pie

Nothing is as American as Apple Pie (or cherry, or blueberry or peach...). We have wonderful Sour Cream Fruit Pies every Friday all summer. Call ahead and pick your fruit or stop by if you want to taste before you buy.

There are plenty of other goodies to help make your holiday weekend fantastic. We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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Good Bye Mr. Beasley

We bid a fond farewell to Mr. Beasley, one of Carol's bassett hounds, who died yesterday. Mr. B had not been well for some time. He will be sorely missed. Carol is in Massachusetts visiting family for a few weeks but you can send her your condolesences on Facebook. And chase a squirrel or bark at the UPS guy in Beasley's honor today.

Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

Last Minute Gifts are Here

Did you forget to buy gifts for those wonderful people who worked so hard with your kids all year? Don't worry! We've got lots of delicious goodies to help you honor your child's teachers. Indulge their sweet side in some Kahuna Bars or Blueberry Coffeecake. Or for a savory treat, how about some Foccacia with dipping oil? If you can't decide, we have gift cards in denominations from $5 to whatever your heart desires.

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

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Grilling Magic

Did you know that our breads are great for grilling? This month we have many savory breads that are wonderful for the grill, including Cheddar Garlic, Caprese, Asiago Pesto, Popeye and Asiago Pesto. They can be brushed with olive oil and put on the grill for a great accompaniment to your grilled meats and vegetables. If you need recipe ideas, stop by. We're happy to help!

Have you checked out our Facebook Page?
We have attracted quite a list of followers on Facebook. Are you there, too? We provide updates on bakery activities and have pictures of many of our products, including a picture of a yummy veggie sandwich one of our customers made with our Onion Dill Rye. The link on the right side of the page will take you to the excitement.

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

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Ugly Ties!

At the Great Harvest, we like to give you an annual opportunity to purge Dad's wardrobe of the hideous ties he has been embarrassing you with for ages. Between now and June 19th (the day before Father's Day...hint..hint..hint) we will give you a loaf of White or Honey Whole Wheat Bread in exchange for that ugly tie.

At the end of the contest, all ties go to charity.

Check out the picture of one of last year's entries!

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

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Where Do We Start?

There are so many fascinating things to write about this month? Where can we possibly start?

Treats
Some of our favorite sweet treats are on the menu this month. On Tuesdays, stop by for Blueberry Coffee Cake. Lots of blueberries, crunchy topping. So yummy! On Thursdays, we have our Almond Pound Cake, and heavens, is it tasty! Sweet cream butter, almond pastry filling...Mmmm... Delicious! It's perfect with summer fruits, ice cream or better yet, homemade whipped cream. Speaking of fruit, on Fridays this summer, we will have our Sour Cream Fruit Pies. Lots of fruit, yet not too sweet like those grocery store pies. And lots of flavors to choose from.

Grains
Have you tried our newest grain bread? It's called Ho. Co. Bread. We have it on Saturdays this month. We take flax seed, sunflower seeds, walnuts and pecans and add cranberries and golden raisins. We know you'll love this one as much as all the other great grain breads we offer all week.

Our Grads
It is with mixed emotions that we say CONGRATULATIONS to our Howard High graduates. Langhan, Nikki and Kameron. Langhan and Nikki will be around this summer before they head off to college this fall. Thankfully, we will keep Kameron around a little longer than that. We are so proud of all their accomplishments and we'll miss them tremendously.

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

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Happy Memorial Day

Today, we thank all the brave men and women who have served our country in the armed forces. We owe you a debt of gratitude we shall never be able to repay.

Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

It's FRIDAY!!!

Come in for free coffee (16 oz or less) every Friday morning until 9:00. Remember, this isn't an occasional offering that other coffee houses may taunt you with. We do this EVERY SINGLE FRIDAY!!! It's our way of saying, thanks for making our bakery such a fun place.

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Great Summer Meals Start at Great Harvest

With Memorial Day around the corner, it's time to start thinking of some fast, easy and delicious summer meals to plan for your clan. What better place to start than Great Harvest.

Have you tried grilled pizza? Those cooking guys on TV do it all the time. You have one advantage over them, though. You can get Great Harvest Pizza Dough! Try the old classics like Pepperoni or Sausage. Do a Veggie only pizza or try something a little more edgy like Barbecue Chicken or Maryland Crab.

We have some terrific savory breads that make great sides for all your favorite summer salads. Check with us later this week to find out about our summer menu. It will certainly include lots of old favorites and our fantastic sour dough. Let us get hot in the kitchen for you!

Looking for the something easy to serve at your grad and dad celebrations? How about a tray of our tasty sandwiches! We recommend a tray with a variety of sandwiches (let us choose for you). If you want something simple, how about a tray of Chef Paul's Chicken Salad on Challah Rolls.

There are lots of ways for us to do all your summer meal preparations. Stop by for recipe tips and samples.

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

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It's Baker's Special Day!

You may have forgotten that Wednesday is Baker's Special Day at Great Harvest in Columbia. Today we have a new creation called Orchard Bread. This tasty new treat has a variety of sun ripened, dried fruit and almonds. It's sure to be a hit.

Grilling Season is Here
Grilling Season is here and we have a fantastic variety of Stonewall Kitchen grilling sauces that will surely make all your barbecues a hit. Some of our favorites are Pineapple Ginger, Citrus Teriyaki, Burgundy Marinade and Roasted Apple. We have all kinds of creative ideas to help you grill with them. Come on by and ask us for our favorite grilling recipes.

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

"Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie."
Jim Davis

If you are like Jim, and you like your vegetables baked, come by Great Harvest on Fridays this month. We have delectable Carrot Cake. And if you like fruit baked, too, we have something for you everyday. From fruit scones and pies to Lemon Pound Cake, you can easily get in your 3 servings a day with our help!

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

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Farmer's Market

Nothing says summer like a Farmer's Market and we are excited to be at FIVE different Farmer's Market locations this year. You can find us at 4 locations in Howard County and 1 location in Baltimore County. Our schedule is:

Tuesday - Miller Branch Library in Ellicott City
Thursday - East Columbia Library on Cradlerock n Columbia
Sunday - Oakland Mills Village Center in Columbia AND Catonsville on Frederick Road behind Friendly's

2nd Sunday - Ellicott City at the Goodlife Market

At all our markets, we will have an assortment of breads, sweets and mixes. We can't tell you what we'll have at any of the markets, but you can count on the great quality bread you have come to love.

We hope to see you at all the markets (and in the store on Centre Park Drive) soon! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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New Stuff

Come see our new stuff!

We have some wonderful additions to our collection of local pottery.

The Great Harvest Jam is to DIE for!

Honey makes the perfect topping for Honey Whole Wheat, Old Fashion White or Challah.

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

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Don't Forget you MOM!

"M" is for the million things she gave me,

"O" means only that she's growing old,

"T" is for the tears she shed to save me,

"H" is for her heart of purest gold;

"E" is for her eyes, with love-light shining,

"R" means right, and right she'll always be,

We have lovely local pottery, sweet treat and mixes for you to help help make Mother's Day in your home very special.

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

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Come Have a Sandwich!

The rain appears to have passed so put away your umbrellas and slickers and come join us on the patio for lunch. Besides the fresh, delicious bread, we offer the finest quality meats and cheeses, hand selected vegetables and homemade spreads and salads. Today seems like a great day for Chef Paul's delightful Chicken Salad on fresh Honey Whole Wheat. We also recommend the Cucumber & Rye sandwich on our Onion Dill Rye. It's the perfect combination of fresh and savory flavors.

The chairs will be on the patio, next to our planters of blooming flowers. We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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One Day, One Dollar, One Goal

Please remember to visit us on Friday, April 23rd for a very special event. On Friday, we will be participating in a franchise-wide fundraiser to help the fight against Lymphoma. One dollar from every loaf of bread we sell will go to fight this disease in honor of our friend Mauri, who sadly lost his battle. His legacy lives on, though and we hope to see a full house on Friday and raise record funds to honor Mauri. Check out our website for bread offerings!

New Jam!

We just got in a new shipment of Great Harvest Jams and boy are they great. There are many varieties to choose from; old favorites and some new flavors, too. At $5.00 a jar, they're quite a bargain. We'll have some on the counter to try with that big sample slice. In addition to the new jam, we have new nut butters from Naturally Nutty. Come in and try the Pepito Sun Seed Butter made with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and a dash of all spice. It's a unique taste you are sure to love.

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

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More Bread Quotes

"The smell of good bread baking, like the sound of lightly flowing water, is indescribable in its evocation of innocence and delight."M. F. K. Fisher (1908-1992)

Our bread is baked between 7:00 am and 9:00 am, so if you want to smell the bread, those are the optimum times.

Stick it to the Man

Don't forget, Thursday, April 15th is TAX DAY!!! AHHH!!!! But it's also "Stick it to the Man" Day at Great Harvest. On April 15th only, All signature sandwiches (Turkey, Roast Beef, or Ham) are $5.00.

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

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Busy Month

We have so many exciting things planned for April! Here is a preview. The most important one, One Day, One Dollar, One Goal is listed first but please read on for more bakery fun.

This month we are doing a SPECIAL EVENT in support of our franchise family. Over the past year, one of the bakery owners has been fighting lymphoma with great courage, humor and with a knowledge that his last contribution here on earth would be his own personal fund raising to help find a cure. He lost the battle with cancer but he won many hearts while he worked for hope for others. The Franchise has come together to honor this man and to continue his campaign to find a cure. Almost all of the bakeries are supporting One Day, One Dollar, One Cure where we will contribute a dollar from each loaf of bread sold to go toward the fight against lymphoma. Our day to join the battle is April 23rd . We encourage all of you to come in and help us fight this deadly disease in the hopes of funding and finding a cure. Our comrade's name was Mauri and we are sure that he is still smiling and still working for a cure through all of us. Hope to see you on this very special day.

Accountant Special
April 13th, 14th, & 15th Free Small Coffee 6:30 - 8:30

"Stick it to the Man" Income Tax Day

April 15th only. All signature sandwiches(Turkey, Roast Beef, or Ham) $5.00.

Administrative Professionals Day is April 22nd!

Express your appreciation with a fresh baked good, or fresh made to order sandwich. Treat the

support staff to boxed lunches or choose from a large variety of coffees, teas, pottery, jellies,

jams, baskets made to order or fresh ground mixes.

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

Quotes on Bread

Today we begin an occasional series of quotes on bread. Bread has been a staple in human diets since, well, we don't really know when. But it's been around a long time. It satisfies the appetite and warms the soul. And it has inspired reknowned chefs and writers to wax eloquently about the many virtues of bread. And remember, if you want to have a really good loaf of bread, the kind all these brilliant people are extolling; there really is only one place to come; Great Harvest!

We hope you enjoy!

"How can a nation be great if its bread tastes like Kleenex?"
Julia Child

Order Today!

Today is the last day to place orders for Easter goodies, such as Honey Bunnies, Easter Ambrosia and Hot Cross Buns. Don't miss out on these fantastic treats. They are sure to help make your Easter a special one.

Call now! Operators are standing by!

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

Holiday Delights

We have many delightful treats for the holidays. New to our menu this year are Coconut Macaroons which are perfect for Passover. And in addition to our yummy Honey Bunnies, we also have Easter Ambrosia, filled with fruit and nuts as well as traditional Hot Cross Buns.

Watch for our email later this morning for more information! We encourage you to order ahead. It will make your holiday preparations much easier.

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Bring Me Home

I'm so sweet and I swear I don't make a mess like my living counterparts.

Won't you bring me home?

Call 443-542-5912 as soon as possible (preferably by Tuesday, March 30th) and place your order.

Thanks!

Your friend, the Honey Bunny.

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Here Comes Peter Cottontail!

It's BUNNY TIME!!!

We are so excited to be getting ready for full blown bunny time. If you have no idea what we're talking about, look to that cute picture in the upper left corner of this post. Each year for Easter, we make the most adorable and tasty, Honey Bunnies from our Honey Whole Wheat Bread. This bread is slightly sweet and melt in your mouth delicious on its own, but turn it into a cute little bunny and it may be more than you can handle.

We will have Honey Bunnies to sell in the store, but your best bet for securing a bunny for your Easter celebration is calling ahead and ordering one. We are hoping to have all orders in by Tuesday, March 30 so we can plan our production schedule for the rest of the week.

Dressed up and ready to go!

Our bunnies will come to your home all dressed for your table, with jelly bean eyes and a lovely pastel ribbon (please, no color requests. Let us decorate for you). There will be plenty of other Easter treats for you to choose from. Come by and see us!

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

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St. Patty's Day Special!!!

Today only we are making our delicious Reuben Bread. We take our Rye bread and stuff it with lean corned beef, aged swiss cheese and sauerkraut and bake it to perfection. We recommend slicing this and serving it with a big green salad (get it? GREEN salad?) for a wonderful St. Patrick's Day feast.

Like all our Baker's Specials, Reuben Bread will be baked in limited quantities. Call now and reserve yours.

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

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Break out the Grill

Now that the snow has melted and the rain has past, you aren't going to let a little mud get in the way of your grilling, are you? We have so many ideas for you so fire up that grill and read on for some great ideas.

We rearranged our shelves so our Stonewall Kitchen Grilling Sauces and Marinades really stand out. Most of these sauces are great with the meat of your choice. Many are also fantastic with vegetables.

And wait until you see the Pino Oils. When the sun comes through the window, they radiate the colors of warmth and remind us that winter is a memory, a cold, snowy, school-less, memory. In addition to being great simply for using as a dip for our savory bread, we like to brush it on our Sourdough which we then throw on the grill for a great accompaniment to your entree.

We are ready to get you into the spirit of grilling again. Come in and ask us about what we use on our grills.

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

Did you know the history of Hot Crossed Buns? You may associate the name with the little ditty your child learned when they first started playing violin, but Hot Crossed Buns are really a delicious baked good. These slightly sweet rolls, often baked with dried fruit, are made in the Lenten season and are iced with a cross shape as a symbol of the crucifixion.

Of course, not everyone observes Lent. Many people viewed the four sections of the roll made by the cross shaped icing as a representation of the four quarters of the moon.

Of course, who has the BEST Hot Crossed Buns in Howard County? Why Great Harvest, of course! Hot Crossed Buns are available throughout March, on Thursdays and will also be available for your Easter dinner.

Stop in and try them soon! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.
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No Lions Here!

But lots of tasty treats to bring out the green in everyone.

Enjoy fresh, made from scratch Irish specialities for St. Patty's Day and beyond. We will, of course, have Irish Soda bread and Irish Potato bread. But in addition to those classics, we will be offering Reuben Bread with lean corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut swirled throughout caraway rye and Gouda and Stout Bread.

If you can't get to the Blarney Stone this month, come try our Chocolate Mint Blarney cookies along with Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread, and many other sweet treats. We've also brought back our Reuben and Rachel Sandwiches which we aren't too proud to boast, are the finest in town!

Come in and see what's baking today! We hope to see you soon. Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

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Broken Ball

The crystal ball broke and we baked too much bread today. But our miscalculation is your gain. We will be open, Sunday, February 21 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

All breads made fresh on Saturday, Cinnamon Chip, Gouda & Stout, Nine Grain, White Choc. Cherry Swirl, & Challah. Stop in a take advantage of our over bake! $2.00 off each loaf of bread, while supplies last.

See you tomorrow! Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

Irish Soda Bread Is Back!

Come and get it!

There really isn't much to say about our Irish Soda Bread. It is so loved by the masses that we have extended it on the menu for several months at a time. Irish Soda Bread is made with baking soda; no yeast. It is slightly sweet with raisins dotted throughout and a decorative X cut in the top. We love it toasted with some sweet cream butter.

Irish Soda Bread will be available until at least the end of March, possibly beyond. To be certain you get yours, call and order one today.

Don't forget to check out our specials for our blog readers! It's posted on the left hand side of the page.

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

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We're Back!

We are back, though you wouldn't know it because the mound of snow at the top of the driveway is SO HUGE!!!

We have Carrot Cake, Red Velvet Cake and Chocolate Brownie Bread in heart shaped pans, just perfect for your sweet heart. We have festively decorated sugar cookies that are filled with the right amount love.

If you're looking for something fast and easy to whip up for dinner after a long day of sledding (or shoveling) check out our soup mixes. Many of the soup mixes we carry from Maggie and Mary and Frontier can be ready in 30 minutes. We have chilis, chowders and broth based mixes for you to choose from.

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The Son of Snowmageddon

Great Harvest will be closed today and tomorrow. With such hazardous weather, we want our employees and customers to stay safe at home. We have not determined what we will do on Friday yet.

Hopefully you have some Great Harvest Cookie and Pancake mix in your pantry. We recommend you start baking and hopefully we'll see you later this week. And use the email link on the left side of the page and send us your pictures. We'll do our best to get some of them up on the blog and in our digital frame in the store.

Your friends at the Great Harvest in Columbia.

Who Knew?

Who would have believed we could possible get more snow? We will be doing our best to meet your needs for bread and fresh baked goods. Our fresh breads will start coming out of the oven at 9:00am. We will be baking extra today in anticipation of the snow. Our breads today include Onion Dill Rye, Apple Crunch and Chocolate Babka, as well as our regular breads. (Please check our website for a complete list of breads and sweets). We encourage you to call ahead and order your breads.

We apologize to those of you who were disappointed on Friday. We sold out earlier than anticipated, and those who came in after 11:00 were left with no bread. To make amends we have included a coupon that is good for the remainder of February.

Thank you for your continued support!

We appreciate your business.

Don't Do This!

We know you want the bread, but please, wait until the roads are passable! We will be open on Tuesday, for business as usual. And we will be ready to help you prepare for all the Valentine's celebrations you have planned. We will have Chocolate Brownie Bread and Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes, Red Velvet Cake and Cupcakes and one of the all-time favorites of our chocolate family, White Chocolate Cherry Swirl Bread.

Remember to check our blog frequently for special offers that are only available to our customers who mention the blog.

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

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Special Inclement Weather Hours

Due to the inclement weather we will be opening early on Friday Morning! Come in at 6:00am and join us for "Free Coffee" Friday!We will be baking overnight so all of our breads will be fresh from the oven and ready to go by 6:00am! We will be closing at 1:00pm on Friday, so if you have an order placed or need to stock up on some yummy comfort foods, stop by early. We will be closed on Saturday to shovel out to be back up and running for next week. Have a safe weekend and enjoy your family.

We appreciate your business.

Special Hours: Friday (2/5/10) 6:00am - 1:00pm

Saturday (2/6/10) Closed

Phil's Day

If you were a groundhog, and a famous one at that, you might be getting prepared to come out of your little enclosure and take a peek around. Then, some strange looking man with a top hat and tails will heft you into the air and declare what you have seen. How does he know what you see? People shout and whistle, fireworks go off. Then you get to go back into your cozy home and snack on ground hog food.

We have many tasty treats for you to snack on today, Ground Hog's Day 2010. There is something for every taste. Come on in and see for yourself!

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

Baker's Specials Are Back

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

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

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

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Super Bowls!

Need the perfect accompaniment to your favorite Maryland Crab dip? We have it! Bread Bowls! We can make a bread bowl for you out of most of our breads on the day that they are on the menu. Bread bowls are available by order only. Call us and we'll help you pick the best bread to go with your fabulous dips.

Now that the New Orleans Saints are headed to their Cinderella Story Super Bowl, you will want to do up your Super Bowl party Louisiana style. You must get a King Cake! Nothing at Great Harvest screams New Orleans louder than a King Cake. We also offer some fantastic Sour Dough bread and a variety of dips. We recommend our homemade Bruschetta which comes in three varieties; Regular, Spicy or Pesto.

Let us Do the Work!

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

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

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

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King Cakes are Coming

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

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

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

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Go Ravens!

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

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

Cheer the Ravens on Great Harvest Style!

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Ten Reasons to Eat WHOLE GRAINS in 2010

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

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

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

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