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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / Have You Ever…

March 16, 2011

Have You Ever…

Tried Great Harvest bread?

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Tasted fresh Irish Soda Bread hot from the oven?

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Eaten Blarney Mint cookies for breakfast?

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Tasted Rosemary Lavender Focaccia?

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Dipped your hands into giant piles of dough?

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Met Deb?

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Hung out with Chris + Jane?

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Gone on a teddy bear picnic?

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We’ve had a fun morning!

Up at 6AM to get here by 7. Although I didn’t sleep very well thanks to being next to the electrical room in the otherwise fabulous Homewood Suites!

We grabbed coffee and banana on our way out the door (and a peanut butter I decided not to dip into when I saw the Naturally Nutty at GH!

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I sipped my coffee on the ride over and had the banana before we started kneading. I planned to have bread for breakfast! Trying to keep taste testing to small bites instead of huge slices

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Sharing most of these with Matt. Except the High Five Fiber – my favorite!!!

Snacks

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Back to work…this week it’s all about the Irish!

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  1. Chelsey (Cookteen) says

    March 16, 2011 at 10:59 am

    ahh that looks amazing! fresh bread <3

    Reply
  2. Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete says

    March 16, 2011 at 10:59 am

    Yes I’ve had GH bread! My college apartment was within walking distance. But I didn’t go there as often as I would have liked to!

    You need to get your bears some Crocs!

    Reply
  3. Beth says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:02 am

    I’ve never had GH bread, mostly because I make my own! But it would be worth checking out sometime!

    Reply
  4. Caitlyn (The Spoonful of Life) says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:03 am

    It’s bread heaven! I have never tried GH Bread but would sure like to, especially after seeing all your pictures!

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  5. Ashley @ Feeding Ashley says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:05 am

    I’ve never done any of those things, but they all look fabulous.

    Reply
  6. Johanna B says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:07 am

    There’s never been a GH anywhere that I’ve lived – while I’ve lived there. I love bread and will have to settle for what Gluten-Free bread is available locally.

    Reply
  7. Katie @ Nourishing Flourishing says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:08 am

    Aw, enjoy your time! Hard work, but looks like good people and fun experiences 🙂

    Reply
  8. Krissy - Shiawase Life says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:09 am

    Can’t wait, can’t wait, can’t wait!! =D

    Reply
  9. Morgan @ moments of mmm says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:11 am

    GH bread always has a stand at my local Farmer’s Market, but they are always near sold out by the time I get there! I am going to have to step up my game next time because these all look so delicious!

    Reply
  10. Marina says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:23 am

    This bread is making me hungry! Wish I had a warm slice now 🙂

    Reply
  11. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:24 am

    We don’t have one near us! I WISH!!

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  12. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:28 am

    You’ve got me craving some fresh bread like whoa!! I’m actually headed to a nearby town with a GH this evening. Definitely planning on making a stop!!

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  13. Elizabeth @ RunWithSneakers says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:29 am

    I love Great Harvest. I used to go first thing in the morning with my kids (before dropping them off at school) and we loved watching the staff work with the dough (rolling the dough around, cutting, weighing,…) I picture you and Matt doing all of that. I would gain a bazillion pounds if I worked in a bread bakery.

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    • Baking 'n' Books says

      March 16, 2011 at 12:48 pm

      Ditto!

      I love the one with Raisins?

      Oh – and your shirt and Matt’s hat! Adds character to the process! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Heather (heathers dish) says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:29 am

    I would LOVE to dip my hands into a huge ball of dough…need some stress relief!!!

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  15. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:32 am

    What a fun morning!!

    Irish Soda Bread is best fresh out of the oven! I love it 🙂

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  16. Lauren at Keep It Sweet says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:32 am

    I so wish that there was a Great Harvest close to me! I go as much as I can when I visit my parents, though.

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  17. Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:33 am

    I have never tried GH bread, but look forward to the day that I get to!

    Freshly baked…. mmm!!

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  18. Lesley Lifting Life says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:33 am

    I think I definitely need some soda bread … yuuum!

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  19. Jo @ Jo In the Kitchen says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:35 am

    I love Great Harvest bread! I’m thinking I might have to stop by there soon, after looking at the delicious bread in the photos 🙂

    Reply
  20. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:35 am

    I love bread! I bet it smells incredible there! I have already baked off a loaf of gluten free bread this morning for my husband. I love the smell of the house when I bake! Oh and your ponytail is super cute with that hair cut!

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  21. Ally says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:37 am

    wow, i didn’t realize how pricey GH bread is till I saw this (and your last) post. I bet it’s delish, but $6-$8 for a loaf is STEEP!!

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    • Sophie says

      March 16, 2011 at 11:43 am

      It may be a little pricey, but it so worth it. The bread is so much more dense and tasty than any bread you can imagine. I bought the Hive Five Fiber loaf this week at $5.85 + tax. This will last me at least two weeks. If I were to buy bread from the store (or comparable bread somewhere like Fresh Market that molded in 4 days), I’d end up paying this much because GH bread won’t mold for a very long time. I could eat the bread for a month and it would still be fresh! Plus, they give you tons of free [read: huge] samples that make it worth it. Plus, they have punch cards, so you get a free loaf of bread every 20th loaf (our store even gives a punch if you buy a sandwich, which really adds up quickly for me). I’m big on couponing at grocery stores, so splurging for good bread is my treat.

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      • Angie @ Musings of a Violet Monkey says

        March 16, 2011 at 12:43 pm

        I second that! It is worth it. Though those prices are higher than what we pay. Here in Clt, I pay $5 (including tax) for a loaf of Honey Whole Wheat (our staple bread), just about every week or 10 days. It keeps well. Sometimes I put half of the loaf straight into the freezer, sometimes we use up the whole loaf in 7-10 days, and sometimes at end of the week I will freeze what is leftover to use later for breadcrumbs, or french toast. It’s true – I have never seen GH bread mold, but I do think it loses it’s appeal somewhat after 7-10 days.
        However, it’s dense and rich-tasting (all that fresh ground wheat!) and I find that I only need HALF of the amount of GH bread, as I would eat of other breads. A 1-pc bread sandwich, etc.

        We also have cards that get you a free loaf of bread after every 12 that you purchase.
        We LOVE our GH. (Jeff & Janet!)

        ~

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        • missy says

          March 16, 2011 at 12:58 pm

          It’s true – the bread is so dense. Way different then commercial store-bought bread. Each loaf is probably a couple of pounds apiece. So yummy!

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      • CJ says

        March 16, 2011 at 2:46 pm

        It makes no sense that a bread that is made without chemical preservatives would stay fresh that long. The point of using preservatives in bread is to *preserve* their freshness and prevent molding for longer periods of time. Bread made with just basic ingredients (flour, water, yeast, salt, sugar), and without preservatives, stays fresh for only about 3 days. A month?? What the heck are they adding to it that it doesn’t mold for a month??

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        • Matt says

          March 16, 2011 at 2:49 pm

          We use honey.

          Honey is a preservative because it is so hydroscopic. Essentially, any spoilage organisms that land on the bread have their water pulled out of them. That’s it!

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          • CJ says

            March 16, 2011 at 3:01 pm

            Sorry but honey is not special – both salt and granulated sugar also act as preservatives for the same reason. Honey is not a miraculous ingredient that would allow bread to stay fresh for a month.

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            • Matt says

              March 16, 2011 at 3:07 pm

              I’ll dispute the one month comment – I usually get 7-10 great days, and after that it’s getting pretty dry, but I’ve had GH bread routinely not develop mold for at least 14 days. I don’t think I can make it last more than that before I eat it! 7-10 days is what we tell our customers for most of our breads.

              You’re exactly right – salt and sugar perform the function I described, though honey has the added benefit of lower pH. The sugar content is the main reason. Honey practically never goes bad right? So theoretically there’s a certain percentage of honey that a bread must contain to have preservative effects of 7-10 days. That’s how much we use.

              Guess you’ll have to get a job at a GH to verify!

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      • Felicia says

        March 16, 2011 at 4:52 pm

        6 to 8 bucks for a loaf is just ridic. Period. You can try all sorts of fancy ways to go about defending it, but $8 buys me a loaf of regular whole wheat bread, veggies, yogurts, etc. Some of us actually do pinch our pennies in this economy.

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        • Matt says

          March 16, 2011 at 5:10 pm

          When I was a kid, I was obsessed with asking my parents how much stuff was worth. My dad’s response was always the same – “Something is worth only as much as someone else is willing to pay for it.”

          The fact is, GH bread is a higher-end product, and the readers of this blog are probably not our target market. The typical GH customers (based on survey data) are non-working moms with kids, baby boomers with disposable incomes, serious athletes, and other people who function as “caretakers” to their family. Absent from this list? Young professionals who mostly buy groceries for themselves and don’t have a lot of disposable income.

          But even beyond all that, there’s some people who are bread heads, and some who aren’t. If you aren’t, you don’t have to be snotty about it.

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          • Karen says

            March 16, 2011 at 6:55 pm

            Gracious, candid and well-informed response, Matt. I so admire your non-defensiveness. You’ll be a wild success as a business owner.

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            • missy says

              March 16, 2011 at 9:01 pm

              Amen!

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            • Elisabeth says

              March 17, 2011 at 2:46 am

              I’ll second that! Way to go Kath & Matt for some great responses to the negative comments about prices. I’d rather pay a little more for healthy food now and be healthier in the long run. Eating crappy food is just going to cause problems/cost more down the road…

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        • deborah says

          March 16, 2011 at 6:00 pm

          I agree — these prices are way too high. I work in an organic, freshly ground flour bakery in SF and I’m stunned. And isn’t GH a large enough multi-state operation that they could keep their prices lower? 90% of the people I know are doing without, not sure of their future or have already lost income. I honestly don’t know anybody who would spend so much for a loaf of bread, everyone I know would comment at it. Even if it’s 2 lbs, the price is ridiculous.

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          • Whitney says

            March 16, 2011 at 6:58 pm

            As a nursing student with a somewhat limited budget I have had to make sacrifices, cutting out quality foods has not been one of them.

            If you buy a loaf of whole wheat bread in the grocery store you are going to pay between 3.50 and 4.50 for a loaf. At the GH where I live in North Carolina a loaf of Dakota bread sells for 4.75. That isn’t a big difference in price and I’d much rather spend a little more to have delicious FRESH bread and support a local business.

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          • KathEats says

            March 16, 2011 at 7:09 pm

            No, Great Harvest doesn’t subsidize anyone’s breads. We are all local owners who make our OWN decisions. Pablo happens to use free-range organic eggs and organic milk, which is why his prices are higher. But since you don’t buy his bread, I don’t think it’s fair for you to comment negatively on his prices.

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            • Ally says

              March 16, 2011 at 9:07 pm

              I don’t think I was negatively commenting, just making an observation that the prices were very high, and I don’t think any one would dispute that those prices are high for bread. You don’t need to be someone’s customer to comment on their pricing…

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            • Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says

              March 17, 2011 at 10:53 am

              Although I’ve never tried GH bread before, I know that good quality, delicious bread isn’t easy to come by and is worth paying extra for. You’ve shown us how much time and care goes into the making of these breads, and that alone should reflect in the prices. I buy my bread products at the grocery store to save money, but can appreciate the difference the rare times I decide to invest in a good bakery bread. If I could afford GH or a similar bakery prices on a weekly basis, I would invest in the products. But since that’s not in my budget, I simply don’t, but I have complete respect for those who do. You and Matt both have such well-spoken comments and I truly respect how you handle your responses! 🙂

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          • Matt says

            March 16, 2011 at 7:16 pm

            Every single Great Harvest is a locally owned bakery. We get no money from the franchise office, and in fact we have to pay them in return for the advice we receive.

            How do your breads compare to the style of GH? Are they loaded with expensive nuts and seeds? Or are you comparing our High Five Fiber bread (with flax, sunflower seeds, millet, oat bran, wheat bran, and honey – half of which would be considered VERY expensive bakery ingredients) with your baguettes or sourdough (whose most expensive ingredient is TIME)?

            Bakery owners may be rolling in the dough but it sure ain’t the green kind – our customers are not getting ripped off. We just sell an awesome product.

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            • Jilly says

              March 16, 2011 at 9:15 pm

              Matt, you are so awesome!! (and you too as always Kath!)

              I admire your passion, it is so rare to find someone so dedicated. Your bread will be worth every cent.

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        • Sam says

          March 16, 2011 at 10:54 pm

          I also pinch pennies where I can but eating food that is loaded with preservatives & chemicals is only going to harm you in the long run. I would rather pay more money now & eat healthy whole foods than save money & have my health suffer later in life.

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    • Laura says

      March 16, 2011 at 12:13 pm

      Sometimes they’ll have a loaf that is a day old (just as good though) and it is considerably cheaper!

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      • Matt says

        March 16, 2011 at 2:47 pm

        Most Great Harvest loaves weigh 2.2#. Most grocery store loaves are 1.5#. So that accounts for part of the price difference. But more importantly, GH bread is a hand-made product from freshly ground wheat. It’s a world of difference in quality.

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        • Erin says

          March 16, 2011 at 11:37 pm

          A loaf of your bread weighs 2.2 pounds? I’d pay five bucks for a 2.2 pound loaf of whole wheat bread with all those nuts and seeds, no problem.

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  22. Khushboo says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:41 am

    I’m eating Lindt 70% right now and despite being a chocoholic, I would so trade it in for some fresh bread!

    Reply
  23. Kate says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:43 am

    Looks awesome! Are you going to carry their gluten free bread at the store? (I think they offer it in some locations.) Also-I’m surprised by no hair nets and not many visible gloves!!

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    • Jodi says

      March 16, 2011 at 12:15 pm

      Kate – I was thinking the same thing about the gloves. Kath, I noticed that Matt wears a hat when he’s in the bakery, but what about his hairy arms? Don’t you worry about hair in the bread? The nearest GH bakery is two hours away from my house! 🙁

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      • KathEats says

        March 16, 2011 at 2:36 pm

        We’ll have hats in our store, but gloves aren’t required for the health department. Only for the sandwich prep. Having just kneaded 100 loaves of bread, I can say that it would be very difficult to do without being able to feel the dough

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        • Kate says

          March 16, 2011 at 3:32 pm

          That makes lots of sense. Glad to hear you will have hats though, all that hair flying around makes me nervous, ha!

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      • Erin says

        March 16, 2011 at 11:38 pm

        LOL…I thought about those hairy arms, too. 🙂

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  24. Tessa @ Amazing Asset says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:47 am

    There used to be a Great Harvest near me (Boston area) but it closed 🙁 …sad day! My mom and I used to go there all of the time and my favorite was the cinnamon chip bread toasted and slathered with good ole buttahhhh! Twas my favorite treat when I was younger!

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  25. Christine says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:48 am

    I’ll take some Rosemary Lavender Focaccia! That sounds much better than the Sara Lee Whole Wheat my sandwich is on for lunch!

    Reply
  26. Mastering Public Health (@MasPublicHealth) says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:49 am

    No, I’ve never had Great Harvest bread; I don’t think there are any in the New York City metropolitan area? At least, none that I’ve ever seen. Actually, I’ve never seen one anywhere — and definitely not in the entire tri-state area (NY, CT, NJ). I’ll have to confirm this with a store finder search.

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    • Mastering Public Health (@MasPublicHealth) says

      March 16, 2011 at 11:53 am

      Update! Yeah, the nearest GHs are about 100 miles away from NYC, sadly. Apart from one each in distant CT + NJ, the rest are in Pennsylvania. Note to self. And note to GH!

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      • KathEats says

        March 16, 2011 at 2:37 pm

        I think it has to do with the cost of real estate in NYC – and all the existing artisan bakeries there

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  27. Ashley says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:52 am

    It looks SO amazing!!!! The Irish soda bread looks unreal!! Looks like you’re having fun. 🙂

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  28. Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:59 am

    I’ve never had it, but there is one about an hour away that I want to go to 🙂

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  29. Stace says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    I have never tried any of these!!!!!!!! next time i travel i am going to see if i pass a GH on the way. I need this good bread stat. I always love your photos.

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  30. lynn @ the actor's diet says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    soooooooo jealous of that bread!

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  31. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    That Irish Soda Bread looks fantastic!!!

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  32. chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    I think I would gain a lot of weight if I worked in a bakery. Although, I guess not since I’m gluten free! Maybe a gluten free bakery!

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  33. Laura says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    GH bread is soo good. I would buy it more often but the employees at our local one are unfriendly and off-putting. I don’t know why they are so mean when they make such good bread!

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    • missy says

      March 16, 2011 at 12:59 pm

      Ours aren’t the most congenial, either….

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      • KathEats says

        March 16, 2011 at 2:35 pm

        So sorry to hear that you guys 🙁

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  34. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    This looks like SO much fun!! In response to your question, never have I ever tasted Great Harvest bread, but I hope to one day! 🙂

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  35. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    PS… I tried herring yesterday for the first time, thanks to you! 🙂 http://wp.me/pSUCS-1N0

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    • KathEats says

      March 16, 2011 at 2:38 pm

      Wheee!

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  36. Maryann (The Balanced Bean) says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    I need to try some Irish soda bread, it looks fantastic!

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  37. aimee says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    ahh bread, how I miss you.

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  38. Sarah R says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    Has Matt missed making bread everyday since you guys made the move? I love GH bread and only wish there was one around here that I could visit.

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  39. Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    AH! I obviously have a lot to of items to put on my bucket list! 😉 Sounds like such a fun morning Kath!

    Reply
  40. Katie says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:25 pm

    That bread looks amazing!! I’ve never been to a GH but I just found out there’s one 17 miles away – I see a mini road trip in my future!
    P.S. Don’t forget to do a little yoga today! 😉

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    • KathEats says

      March 16, 2011 at 2:38 pm

      Thanks for the remind!! I already forgot 🙂 Going to do a down dog right now…

      Reply
  41. Amy at TheSceneFromMe says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    Oh this looks like lots of fun! It’s a great day to be eating bread in a bakery 🙂
    I just found a Great Harvest that is totally within driving distance for me. I’ve gotta go try their stuff!

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  42. Hope says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:34 pm

    Wow! Look at all of that bread! I really love GH bread! I don’t have it that often but I really need to get over there and get some! I mean I only live 15-20 minutes from one 🙂

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  43. Melissa says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    I love GH breads! There was one right next door to the toy store where I worked in high school and I would regularly eat an entire loaf of bread in a day! It is the best best best bread I’ve ever had!

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  44. Anne @ Baking Me says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    Looks like such fun! Do they have the shamrock sugar cookies? The GH’s in SLC have the most amazing sugar cookies, they are one of my favorite treats 🙂

    Reply
  45. Amanda- The Nutritionist Reviews says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    I never have had Great Harvest bread but would love to soon!

    Reply
  46. Jumanah @ Healthy Living in the Middle East says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    Unfortunately, I’ve never tried Great Harvest Bread. I guess unless they plan to open up a store here in Israel I wont have a chance to until I am back in the U.S. Sure does look good though.

    Reply
  47. Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:57 pm

    All of that bread is making me hungry! It looks fantastic! I can’t wait to whip up some soda bread tonight for husband and me!

    Reply
  48. Katie @ Healthy Heddleston says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:57 pm

    I LOVED soda bread when I was in Ireland.. too bad I can’t have it now since I’m GF.. booo 🙁

    Are you going to have GF bread at your Great Harvest? I think some of them do that.

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    • Johanna B says

      March 16, 2011 at 12:59 pm

      I’m GF too and I miss real bread so badly sometimes.

      Reply
      • Katie @ Healthy Heddleston says

        March 16, 2011 at 1:00 pm

        Yes sometimes it’s really hard! Like when I go back home there is this awesome hoagie shop we used to go to and now I’m stuck to the salads.

        Reply
        • Alexandra says

          March 16, 2011 at 2:13 pm

          There are a lot of good GF bread recipes at this blog: http://glutenfreegirl.com/ !

          Reply
    • KathEats says

      March 16, 2011 at 2:39 pm

      Unfortunately no, at least not at first. It’s really, really, really hard to make a gluten-free bread with flour dust in the air from milling our flour fresh. It’s something we’ll consider as we get in a groove, but it would also require us to go in on our one day off (so there would be no contamination) and that’s not something we really want to do at this point

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      • Johanna B says

        March 16, 2011 at 2:53 pm

        Thank you for considering the problem of cross-contamination. GH does a great thing by milling the flour fresh daily and that would definitely be a problem for doing GF breads as well.

        Reply
  49. Quisha says

    March 16, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    I can’t wait until your bakery opens. You guys are very inspiring! 🙂

    Reply
  50. Charlottesville Sybarite says

    March 16, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    Nothing is more comforting than fresh baked bread. A piece of torn baguette with a piece of chocolate in the middle, a chocolate sandwich, is my favorite French delight!

    Reply
  51. rebecca lustig says

    March 16, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    i know people who LOVE irish soda bread, but i’ve never had it… has less of a sweet taste right?

    Reply
  52. Ashley J says

    March 16, 2011 at 1:23 pm

    Tried it and loved it, girl! 🙂

    Reply
  53. Jay says

    March 16, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    Bread for $6.50?! That is crazy.

    Reply
  54. J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says

    March 16, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    Yes, I have tried GH bread! You sent me some excellent tastes. 🙂 Sadly, no GH in our area, so I won’t have GH anytime soon. Boo!

    I’m be in heaven tasting bread all day long!!

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  55. Melomeals: Vegan for $3.33 a Day says

    March 16, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    That bread looks amazing!

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  56. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    March 16, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    Wowza that’s a lot of dough!!! Yummy!!!

    I miss GH so much– that was one of my favorite things about living in Lafayette, Indiana!

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  57. Jill says

    March 16, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    Yum! I was at Great Harvest yesterday and I was so torn between the High Five Fiber and the Sunshine loaf…. the Sunshine won and I’ve been enjoying EVERY bite!!

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  58. Megan says

    March 16, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    We have Great Harvest getting ready to open up in Kirkwood, Missouri next month and can’t wait!

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  59. Emily @ Savory and Savage says

    March 16, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    The bread looks delicious and Irish soda bread is one of my favorites!

    Enjoy the baking 🙂

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  60. Nichole says

    March 16, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    I just tried it today! I was on my way to an appointment and saw the sign and turned around to go to it. I didn’t know we had one! Delicious!

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  61. Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says

    March 16, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    I have never had GH bread but gosh, you make me want to have it 🙂

    Reply
  62. Allison K. says

    March 16, 2011 at 2:17 pm

    In Idaho we have “Idaho Potato Bread” at our GH!

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  63. Katie says

    March 16, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    The blarney cookies are calling my name ; )

    glad your day is going great!!!!

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  64. Joanna B. says

    March 16, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    Your photos are gorgeous, looking at all that break just made me hungry.

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  65. Jen says

    March 16, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    Great Harvest = Bread heaven!

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  66. Ellie@fitforthesoul says

    March 16, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    aww great photos kath! I love how you’re all having such a good time together. Omgshhh! that’s a lotttt of dough! And the breads loook soooo goooddd, still excited for the day that I’ll try GH

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  67. Namaste Gurl says

    March 16, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    Wow, you really are getting down and dirty with the dough! Have a great rest of the day, and don’t work too hard 🙂

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  68. Allison @ Happy Tales says

    March 16, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    I had some great harvest bread this morning for brekkie — more dakota!!! Nom nom nom. Looove that stuff!

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  69. Kristina says

    March 16, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    Rosemary Lavender Foccacia what now?? Do all GH’s have this???? I’m pretty sure my local GH doesn’t…someone should do something about that…

    Reply
  70. Alexa @ Simple Eats says

    March 16, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    All of these breads look amazing…I want them all! I definitely need to get to a Great Harvest ASAP.

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  71. Clizia says

    March 16, 2011 at 3:24 pm

    No chance of GH opening a branch in the UK, is there? That bread looks absolutely amazing!!! I want it all!!!

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  72. Erin says

    March 16, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    …as of this afternoon, YES! 🙂 After all your raving (and the delicious-looking photos), I finally decided to trek out to Upper Arlington, Ohio (about 15-20 mins from our house) and try it out for myself! I was treated to a HUGE slice of cracked pepper-parmesan with garlic herb butter–AMAZING!!! I think I could’ve eaten the whole loaf! I came home with two scones for tomorrow morning, which I can’t wait to try.

    It was kind of a long drive, but definitely worth it as an every-few-weeks sort of deal! 😀

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  73. Stacey (The Home-Cooked Vegan) says

    March 16, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Fun, fun! I bet it smells amazing in there! And I like the cute tye-die shirts too 😉

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  74. Justeen @ Blissful Baking says

    March 16, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    I’ve never tried GH bread, but I am DYING to! It looks awesome!

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  75. Amy says

    March 16, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    I’ve never eaten GH bread and totally didn’t realize there was one in Columbia until your trip! I live in the Bmore suburbs so will have to stop by there soon! I’m excited to taste all the great things you’ve been raving about!

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  76. Lisa (bakebikeblog) says

    March 16, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    What a wonderfully delicious day!

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  77. Angela (the diet book junkie) says

    March 16, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    haha…i love those tie-dye shirts!! suddenly i’m a kid in the 80’s again. glad you’re having a great time over there!

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  78. dee says

    March 16, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    it all looks so delicious!

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  79. Jill says

    March 16, 2011 at 4:33 pm

    Hi! Kath! I live in Columbia! I read your blog daily! I would love to stop by and say Hi! What hours will u be there?

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    • KathEats says

      March 16, 2011 at 5:20 pm

      Hey Jill! Definitely come by – and don’t be shy asking for us in the back!

      We’ll be there tomorrow from 7am to around lunchtime (1-2pm) and then back at 5:30 to close down shop by 6.

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  80. Nicole @ Vegan in the House says

    March 16, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    We have one Great Harvast store here in Tulsa and I’ve never gone in and bought bread. I should be ashamed of myself. You have talked about so many different breads that they make and they all sound delicious. I think I will make a trip there this week since I’m off for spring break. The Irish soda bread looks devine.

    If you don’t have a Great Harvest near you, I have a very simple recipe for Vegan Irish Beer Bread, check it out! http://veganinthehouse.com/2011/03/15/irish-beer-bread/

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  81. Hannah says

    March 16, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    OH! I WANT!

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  82. Christine (The Raw Project) says

    March 16, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    Sounds like a full day, great bread pics!

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  83. staceyhealthylife says

    March 16, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    I LOVE great harvest bread, it’s always so good no matter what.

    Reply
  84. supersu says

    March 16, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    urgh…i was in the middle of ordering your ‘eat local greens’ tshirt from open sky when my computer went down and i lost the link!
    it was for the limited time offer of free shipping and the poster and post cards and tatoos too!
    can you hook me up again?

    thanks much
    🙂

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  85. Kristy says

    March 16, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    Everything looks amazing!

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  86. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says

    March 16, 2011 at 5:52 pm

    I’ve never had GH bread. We need to get some in Canada!

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  87. Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says

    March 16, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    mmmmm that looks sooooo good!! 🙂

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  88. Laura (Starloz) says

    March 16, 2011 at 6:21 pm

    oh boy that bread looks delicious.

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  89. Katherine: Unemployed says

    March 16, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    the bear crocs are precious!

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  90. Sarah (Running To Slow Things Down) says

    March 16, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    So FUN! And I absolutely LOVE Irish Soda Bread. I almost forgot that tomorrow was St. Patty’s day. I need to bake a loaf or two. 😀

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  91. Kate says

    March 16, 2011 at 7:17 pm

    I want that soda bread so bad! Looks delish.
    There’s a great harvest near me (Wayne, PA) that I always drive by. I think I’ll finally make a stop tomorrow to celebrate the holiday!

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  92. Mary @ Bites and Bliss says

    March 16, 2011 at 7:39 pm

    I almost made Irish Soda Bread today but we didn’t have enough flour. GH’s looks awesome!! Wish I had some of that to snack on instead!

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  93. Paula says

    March 16, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    I must tell you that your blog made me seek out Great Harvest Bread Co in our area. The Honey Whole Wheat Bread is so good & considering it only has 5 ingredients and stays fresh well past 10 days I just love it. I am glad that I decided to find ours. I love the granola too. Do you guys make your own there?

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    • Kath says

      March 16, 2011 at 8:02 pm

      Yup! Groovy Granola!

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      • Paula says

        March 18, 2011 at 7:49 pm

        Do you have your own granola recipe or is there one that most GH follow? When I download the PDF, I wonder if all are basically the same. My GH is always so busy, I try not to ask too many questions as I know how incredibly busy you folks can get!

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        • KathEats says

          March 18, 2011 at 8:17 pm

          You should ask them! I really don’t know which recipe they use, but Groovy is the most famous. Tell them Kath from Charlottesville sent you with a question 🙂

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  94. Kat @ Cupcake Kat says

    March 16, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    I so WISH that I could do all those things!

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  95. Valerie @ Cupcakes & the City says

    March 16, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    I still have never had Great Harvest (none nearby!), but these pictures are seriously making me foam at the mouth. I must go!

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  96. dana says

    March 16, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    My friend’s Aunt owns that Great Harvest in Columbia. I was just at her house for a bridal shower this past weekend. Such a small world!

    I don’t know how long you’re in MD, but you should try Donna’s (there’s one in Columbia).
    http://www.donnas.com/

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  97. Tina says

    March 16, 2011 at 9:25 pm

    That all looks so fantastic, it reminds me of when there used to be a Montana Mills around when I was in high school. I stopped there daily for fresh bread!

    I LOVE the tie-dye shirts that you and one of the employees is wearing! I would be so happy if I had to wear tie-dye to work everyday! 🙂

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  98. Alaina says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:48 pm

    I love GH! There was one near my college that I used to love getting sandwiches at. But it’s since closed. 🙁 But I was happy to find that there are two more in MA!

    I will gladly pay that for good quality bread. That’s about the price for When Pigs Fly bread.

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  99. Emily says

    March 17, 2011 at 7:33 am

    After reading more about GH bread, I’m determined to find locations in Charlotte this weekend! I’ve been following KERF and the 100 days of real food blogs to begin cutting out processed foods. Processed foods are literally making me sick! Thanks for the helpful info and being a great inspiration!

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  100. Nichole says

    March 17, 2011 at 11:41 am

    I find it such irony that people take a point to complain about pricing, when I purchased a loaf of GH bread today for around 5 dollars. I then went to the grocery store and purchased a case of soda (I have company coming, and they like it) I rarely drink one, and the cost was $5. The bread and soda both have similar calories, and serve 12 each. The bread is healthy, filling, and wholesome. I know people will say they don’t purchase soda either, but I’m sure they do spend money on their own vises, and should take those into count prior to being so judgmental.

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  101. Emily A. hay says

    March 17, 2011 at 10:41 pm

    Hi Kath!
    I love your blog, thank you for the content you share! This post you did really hit home since I do some social media work for the Great Harvest Bread Co. in Birmingham, Michigan (a suburb of Detroit). The owners of the Birmingham location, Kevin & Tina, are amazing individuals that are certainly passionate about their products and their customers. They do a great job educating customers on their whole grain offerings, they offer free tours at their bakery to school and student groups and conduct many other community outreach initiatives. It looks like you were in great company the morning of your visit! Thank you for helping spark more interest in the amazing Great Harvest operations!
    ~Emily A. Hay

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    • KathEats says

      March 18, 2011 at 7:24 am

      Oh how fun you do the social media! It’s one big family, isn’t it 🙂

      Reply
      • Emily A. hay says

        March 20, 2011 at 9:01 pm

        Hi Kath! Kudos on all of your blogging efforts — you set a great example of a strong social media presence 🙂
        My favorite phrase I hear from Tina at Great Harvest in Birmingham, MI is “All we KNEAD is LOVE” 😉 What a great family it is!
        ~Emily

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    • Amanda says

      March 18, 2011 at 11:34 am

      I am a big fan of that GH and friends with Tina and Kevin. I’ll probably be in the store tomorrow… The daily tweets are awesome.

      Reply
      • Emily A. Hay says

        March 20, 2011 at 9:04 pm

        Hi Amanda! Happy to hear of another Great Harvest enthusiast — and Tina & Kevin are fantastic owners…Birmingham is lucky to have them. Happy you like the tweets @birminghambread!
        ~Emily A. Hay

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  102. Jane says

    April 5, 2011 at 10:52 am

    I love the Great Harvest near my house in Warrenton, but I felt inspired to try to make my own homemade bread. It did not turn out well, but I had fun with it and will try again. I think I will stick to buying the good stuff from GH.

    I did want to say that kneading the dough is a total workout! My core is still sore, I feel like I did a ton of sit-ups. So, I could see how most owners end up losing weight, instead of gaining, like you would think. 🙂

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