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June 3, 2011

Open For [Bread] Business!

Popping to say we’ve had a fabulous opening – just sold out of cookies!!

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Everyone has been fabulous and we’re having a great time!

Sights of the day –

Jeff & Janet, owners of Great Harvest Charlotte (where Matt got his start) were our first customers!!!

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I started to cry when they appeared at the door at 7am!!! So sweet of them to make the trip for us.

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We now have FOUR plants!! Thanks to the NJ Youngers; Gran Bet, Donna + Becky; TOMAS of MAS! and Karen, Mom + Dad for the gifts!

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I ate a slice of bread at 11 and a few nibbles of granola. There was NO TIME to eat!!!

Just finished my salad – lettuce never tasted so good

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Hi to MONICA – we met your sister + mom!

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News crew!!

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I LOVE working the cash register, and it’s incredible to serve customers.

Such an exciting day!

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  1. [email protected] says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:35 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! Wish I could be there to buy some Cinnamon Chip. You two are awesome!! That city is really lucky to have you both. Best Wishes!

    Reply
    • Dee says

      June 3, 2011 at 12:43 pm

      Ditto!!!

      ps. looks like a great time!

      Reply
  2. Chad @ thebreakupnote says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:37 pm

    it’s got to be nice running a cash register FOR YOURSELF.

    Reply
    • Nancy-The Wife of a Dairyman says

      June 3, 2011 at 5:20 pm

      Great idea to run the cash register….great connection with all your customers. Congratulations on your Grand Opening!!

      Reply
  3. Selena says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    Exciting indeed…congrats! I’m on my way out the door to my local Great Harvest.

    Reply
  4. lynn @ the actor's diet says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    YAY!!! big fat (doughy) congrats!

    Reply
  5. Lea @ Healthy Coconut says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    So exciting and what a wonderful family occassion too on your bakery opening. Have fun you two!

    Reply
  6. courtney says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    Congratulations to you ALL!!! Happy grand opening :)!

    Reply
  7. Kathryn says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:43 pm

    Yayy Kath and Matt!! So excited for you two- best of luck on your new adventure together!

    Reply
  8. Stephanie says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:43 pm

    Kath: I read you every single day and enjoy every minute of it. I may have commented once before in two years! But I have to pop in today to tell you how happy and proud (can you be proud of someone you don’t really know?!?) I am of you and Matt. It has been such a pleasure to share the bakery-opening experience with you. I wish you nothing but success. Thank you for sharing your life with us!

    Reply
  9. Jil @ Big City, Lil Kitchen says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    Congratulations!!!!

    Reply
  10. Chloe (South Beach Girl) says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS! I’m so excited for both of you and can’t wait to hear more about your GH adventures! Also, let us know when we can view the news interview 🙂

    Reply
  11. Rebecca says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:46 pm

    Aaaah congrats! You are GLOWING in those pictures. It’s so inspiring to see this culmination of your dream. Happy baking!

    Reply
  12. Katherina @ Zephyr Runs says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    Oh man, *I* started tearing up hearing about your first customers!! I’m so excited for you two, what a great journey!!!

    Reply
  13. Krissy @ Shiawase Life says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    So exciting! Love it all, Kath. that pic of the Charlotte owners made me tear up. What a great day!!

    Reply
  14. Natalie San Luis says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    Wow Kath, congrats! I wish I could come visit and see the bakery — I feel like it’s right around the corner since I’ve been reading all the updates. Feel free to mail me a loaf of bread whenever you want 😉

    Reply
    • Nikki T says

      June 3, 2011 at 12:50 pm

      Me too! 😉

      Reply
  15. Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    Congratulations!!
    It must be so exciting to finally have your dream come true 🙂

    Reply
  16. BethP says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    Kath this is so exciting! Making me teary-eyed. Congratulations!!

    Reply
  17. kaila @ healthy helper! says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    YAY! looks so amazing kath!!!

    Reply
  18. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:49 pm

    Congratulations! so happy for you guys! I was emotional reading this, haha!

    Reply
  19. Nikki T says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    BIG Congrats to you guys on Opening Day!!!
    I definately wish I was in Cville and could come check it all out! Maybe one day…
    🙂

    Reply
  20. Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    Congrats, Kath!!!!!

    And people clearly have their ordering and priorities straight: selling out of cookies is a very good sign 🙂

    The news crew…wow…you’re (more) famous now ! 🙂

    Reply
  21. Nicole says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    I’m all the way in Boston, but have been thinking of the grand opening all day! Congratulations!!!

    Reply
  22. Ashley O. @ The Vegetable Life says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    Congrats on the big day! Such an amazing opportunity for you and the husband!

    Reply
  23. Amanda says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    I totally teared up reading that! So happy for you guys!!!

    Reply
  24. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    Wooohoooo! Happy first day of opening Kath!! Looks like you guys are busy. Have a fab afternoon!

    Reply
  25. Toronto Girl West says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    Oh my goodness!!!!!!! I can’t even begin to tell you how THRILLED I am for the two of you!!!

    There may have even been a misty eye or two! 😉

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  26. Sunya says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    Best wishes on your new adventure and congrats on the successful opening!!!

    Reply
  27. Catherine says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    CONGRATS! I will be in Charlottesville for work at the end of July, and I will ABSOLUTELY be stopping by Great Harvest. I hope that I get to meet you, so I can tell you IN PERSON that your blog really helped me get through the Bar Exam in 2009. It was difficult to keep up enough stamina to study non-stop for 3 months, and I used your blog to get ideas for healthy eating! Two years later, I’m still a fan of your blog…and I LOOOOOVE me some oatmeal!

    Reply
  28. Halley (Blunder Construction) says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    Wow Kath, this is a big day! I’m so excited for you & Matt!! I know this is the first day of many fabulous, rewarding business days! Let there be bread!

    Reply
  29. Jenny D. says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    So happy for the first day successes! It seems like it was an awesome opening. I’m road-tripping with a friend up to Boston (from Texas) at the end of August, and we already discussed driving through C-ville to see your bakery and grab some yummy goodies!! We’re looking forward to it! 🙂

    Reply
  30. Stacy says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:57 pm

    Congratulations Kath and Matt!! Like previous people have posted, I am just so happy for and proud of you both. Opening your own bakery is a great accomplishment and you have done a wonderful job preparing it for this big day. Thanks for sharing your journey with all of us.

    Reply
  31. Shayla says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:57 pm

    Congrats Kath and Matt!! So happy for the two of you…it’s been so fun following you both on this journey and I can’t wait to see what the future brings for the both of you. And I’m really praying sometime in the near future you’ll be shipping your bread! I want to try it so bad (especially the Cinnachip!) and we don’t have any Great Harvests here in the Bay Area, CA 🙁

    Reply
    • Erin {Shortcut to Bliss} says

      June 3, 2011 at 11:28 pm

      It would still be quite a trek for you, but we have a couple of GH in the valley (sac).

      Reply
      • Shayla says

        June 4, 2011 at 9:22 am

        Omg you’re right, thanks Erin! It would be a trek but at least I know there are some around me since I want to try it so badly, thanks! 🙂

        Reply
        • Cari says

          June 4, 2011 at 4:12 pm

          Shayla -I live in the Bay Area too – there is a Great Harvest on College Ave. in Oakland.

          Congrats, Kath and Matt!

          Reply
          • Shayla says

            June 10, 2011 at 5:28 pm

            Awesome, thanks Cari!! I’ll have to check it out 🙂

            Reply
  32. Meagan says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:57 pm

    News crews! That will help to bring in some new customers 🙂

    Reply
  33. Jenny @ Fitness Health and Food says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    Congratulations!!!! 🙂 It is going to be a smashing success! 🙂

    Reply
  34. Kim says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    So exciting! Congrats on your first day. I was really excited to find out that I’ll be in cville next week because I want one of everything : )

    Reply
  35. Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    So happy for you two! I’m just incredibly jealous you aren’t opening up in my neck of the woods.

    Reply
  36. Amy says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    I hope you frame that $5!

    Everything looked great when I stopped by – congratulations!!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      June 3, 2011 at 4:27 pm

      I was thinking the same thing about framing that $5…also, wondering what Jeff and Janet bought as your first sale? So sweet they were there for your opening. I bet they feel so proud that Matt chose to open his own GH, and I bet they were great mentors, too!

      Amy, that is awesome you got to experience the opening day. Hope you got lots of goodies.

      Kath, any chance of putting your television ‘news’ story on U-tube so we can watch?

      Again, congratulations, and Gram and I are so happy for and proud of you.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        June 3, 2011 at 5:41 pm

        Mary Frances are you relative of Kath’s? Just curious as I see you comment here frequently and are a huge supporter of Kath’s….it’s very nice 🙂

        Reply
        • Sarah says

          June 3, 2011 at 8:39 pm

          I was wondering the same thing!

          Reply
  37. Katie @ cooklaughmove says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS!

    Watching other young adults achieve their dreams, makes me want to achieve mine even more!

    Reply
  38. Sarah Rose says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    Congrats!!! So sweet of the Charlotte Great Harvest owners to surprise you!!

    Reply
  39. Kerstin says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    Congratulations! What an accomplishment, so exciting to follow the progress on your blog. I only wish we could experience the “smell” of the bakery through your blog 🙂 Congrats on selling out of cookies already.

    Reply
  40. Gina (Yogattude) says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    I’m so excited for you! What an amazing accomplishment! I wonder how long it will take to sell out of bread this afternoon;)

    Reply
  41. andrea @ a cake for a wife. says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    Congratulations to both of you, Kath! It’s been so exciting to watch the bakery evolve from just an idea to a full blown reality. I really admire how both of you work so hard at making things happen for yourselves. Best of luck with the store, wish I lived anywhere near you! 🙂

    Reply
  42. Marina says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    So exciting!!! Congratulations!

    Reply
  43. Tori (Fresh Fruition) says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    Congratulations! That looks like a lot of work- but so worth it because it must be so much fun! I love working with people, too. Interacting with customers and helping them always makes me smile 🙂

    Reply
  44. Hope says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    Congrats!!! I am so happy for you two! What a wonderful day! This is such an amazing accomplishment! 🙂

    Reply
  45. Namaste Gurl says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    YAY– so happy opening went smoothly. Wish I could be there to cheer you guys on. THinking of you!

    Reply
  46. Emily @ One Sweet Vegan says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    Woohoo!! Congratulations!! 😀

    Reply
  47. Angela (Oh She Glows) says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    Congrats! I see majaaaah success in your bakery’s future!! How sweet of Matt’s former employers to show up and surprise you…what a great thing to do. 🙂

    Reply
  48. Sahira says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:12 pm

    That IS so exciting! I can’t wait to come visit someday soon!

    Reply
  49. Deirdre says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    Congrats! I am so excited for you guys. I remember talking to you a couple Summits back about you guys opening your own Great Harvest and now its a reality. All the hard work has paid off!

    Reply
  50. Jennifer says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    Congrats on opening and having an income instead of just an out-come! *I* started to cry when I saw Matt’s previous employers were your first customers and I don’t even know you. Have a great opening week.

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      June 3, 2011 at 1:39 pm

      Me too! Total sappiness! 🙂

      Reply
      • E says

        June 3, 2011 at 2:27 pm

        I just about cried too! That is so sweet that they came to be your first customers. I’m so excited for your obviously very successful grand opening! Congratulations to everybody at GH C-Ville! 🙂

        Reply
    • sonya says

      June 3, 2011 at 2:52 pm

      I’m sappy too!

      Reply
    • Christena says

      June 3, 2011 at 6:02 pm

      I started to cry too! Thinking of that and the fact that you have not only supported this dream of Matt’s, but you have totally made it your own, as well. Sweet. How fun that your blog readers have gotten to follow along on the journey! Congrats!

      Reply
  51. Janice says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    Congratulations! Looks like you two are glowing more in your grand opening photos than in your wedding pics… if that is at all possible! Cheers!

    Reply
  52. Noelle says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    Congrats to you and Matt! What an amazing accomplishment!! I can’t wait to stop in next time I’m in the area!

    Reply
  53. Erica says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    ahhhhhhhhhhhhh! Congrats! That is SO cool that the owners of GH showed up! So happy for you two

    Reply
  54. ilovefetacheese says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    Wow congratulations Kath!!! This just proves that hard work and dedication can really make all your career goals possibly!! You must be SO proud!

    Reply
    • Lolly says

      June 3, 2011 at 6:22 pm

      But how do you feel about the onions?????

      Reply
      • Ilovefetacheese says

        June 3, 2011 at 7:04 pm

        I love onions! 😀

        Reply
  55. Aubrey says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    SOOOOO excited for you! This is great news =)

    Reply
  56. Summer @ Well-rounded Hippie says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    Congratulations! I’m so excited for you guys and glad it all went well. Wish I was there to eat some yummy bread!

    Reply
  57. katie @KatieDid says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    CONGRATS kath! such an exciting day!!!

    Reply
  58. Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:23 pm

    How exciting. Congratulations 🙂

    Reply
  59. Monica says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    Omg! Thanks for the shoutout, Kath! I was putting on hand sanitizer while reading your blog, and got so excited when I saw the picture of my sister and mom that I missed my hand completely and ended up with a bunch of hand sanitizer on my leg. But it was totally worth it 🙂

    Congratulations on having a successful opening! GH is definitely going to be a fixture in Charlottesville from now on. I can’t wait to venture down there soon!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      June 3, 2011 at 2:38 pm

      Haha – thanks for sending them by!! Your sister’s baby is darling!

      Reply
  60. Lisa Fine says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:26 pm

    Congratulations to you and Matt! It looks and sounds like everything is going amazingly well.

    Please share the news clips with us later, if you have time!

    Reply
  61. Lindsey says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    Congrats on the opening! What an exciting day after all your hard work!

    Reply
  62. stacey says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    Congrats on a successful opening day!

    Reply
  63. Liv @ The Salty n' Sweet says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    Wow seeing pictures of your opening day actually made me tear a little! I guess it’s because we’ve all seen you go through your journey, and it feels like we were going through everything as you went through it.

    It must be a dream come true right now, so savor this moment 🙂

    Reply
  64. Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:37 pm

    how fun! What a cool way for us all to see you reach your dreams….as we do to our dreams as well 🙂 SO cool!

    Reply
  65. Alice says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:37 pm

    Congratulations Kath and Matt! What an exciting day! Best of luck with your new adventure!

    Reply
  66. Anne @ Your Kind of Salad says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    Oh my, I’m crying – how sweet!

    Looks like an exhilirating day! Best Wishes on your new adventure…go get those dreams!

    Reply
  67. Hanna says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    Congratulations to you both! What an incredible accomplishment…THANK YOU for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  68. Emily @ Savory and Savage says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! What an exciting day 🙂

    Reply
  69. Justeen @ Blissful Baking says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    Congratulations on the opening of your bakery!! Have a wonderful day!!

    Reply
  70. faith says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:45 pm

    I LOVE everything about this post!!!!! Congratulations!!!! We’ve been thinking of you guys all day and I can’t wait to hear how the weekend goes. So incredibly thoughtful of the Charlotte owners-that’s really awesome.
    Have an amazing weekend and hopefully we will catch up Sunday. Maybe we can make you dinner?

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      June 3, 2011 at 2:38 pm

      Sunday dinner sounds amazing!!

      Reply
  71. Jane says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    Congrats! You all have been on my mind in anticipation for the opening. I even had a dream about it!! This is very exciting, and bravo to you for putting this post up on your very busy opening day!! 🙂

    Thank you for sharing this experience with all of your readers! 🙂

    Reply
  72. Angie @ Musings of a Violet Monkey says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    Yay!! I’m thrilled it’s going so smoothly for you guys!

    That is awesome about Jeff & Janet! Hi guys! 🙂
    (Their Rea Rd. store is MY GH) 🙂
    Jeff is always willing to take time to chat and discuss special orders. He is fantastic.

    ~

    Reply
    • Allison @ Happy Tales says

      June 5, 2011 at 12:02 am

      I love Jeff and Janet, too!!!! I visit the store near the Metropolitan Targetm and always see them at the GHB booth after the local races — soooo neat that they came for opening day! What amazing folks they are 🙂

      Reply
  73. kdiddy says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:57 pm

    Congratulations!

    Reply
  74. becca (bellebottoms) says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:00 pm

    OHMYGOODNESS> this is so exciting! I’m soooo happy for you guys!

    Can’t wait to hopefully visit!

    Reply
  75. Jacqueline says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    Many congrats!!! So proud to be a reader and see what you and Matt have done!!

    Reply
  76. Pam says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    Congrats! *Doing the happy dance for you all!*

    Reply
  77. Susan says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:05 pm

    Congrats! So happy for you and Matt!

    Reply
  78. Shannon says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:06 pm

    Congratulations! I’ve been following your hard work getting ready for today and I’m so excited for you!

    Reply
  79. Holly @ The Runny Egg says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:09 pm

    Congrats on the big day!!!!! I love that other GH owners came to see you — how exciting!

    I don’t have a clue what opening/running a business feels like, but I can only imagine how happy (and relieved!) you both are! Congrats again!

    Reply
  80. Dana says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    Congratulations!! The next time I am in Charlottesville (I live in Richmond) I will have to stop by. Fresh baked bread is my husband’s favorite food!

    Reply
  81. Katie O. says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    SO PROUD OF YOU GUYS AND SO HAPPY FOR YOU! WHAT AN ACCOMPLISHMENT!!!!

    Reply
  82. Erin says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:13 pm

    Such a long time coming! I am thrilled everything went so well today. Congratulations!!!

    Reply
  83. Jennifer says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    What a great first day! I think your bakery is going to do very well.

    How nice of Jeff & Janet to come up and be your first customers. I would have cried, too. That’s very sweet.

    Reply
  84. Elizabeth says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    I stopped by the Raleigh Great Harvest and picked up some honey whole wheat bread and challah buns for dinner tonight and thought you of Matt. Congrats on your grand opening and best of luck. Great Harvest is the best!!

    Reply
  85. britt says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    congratulations! you guys have worked so hard to get to this point and i know you are thrilled the day is finally here 🙂

    Reply
  86. Lisa says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    A big congrats from Canada! Reading your blog cheers me up every morning (thank you thank you thank you). Keep up the fun!

    Reply
  87. [email protected]oul says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    ahhh how awesome is this?! I’m sure that you guys will have the most frequented store in charlottesville in no time~ 😀

    Reply
  88. Amy Hall says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    Kath, I almost never comment, but gosh…CONGRATULATIONS. This is such an unbelievable accomplishment, and I am wishing you and Matt all the very best. Enjoy this day!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      June 3, 2011 at 6:08 pm

      I’ve not commented yet but Amy Hall is my maiden name and it caught my eye as I was scrolling down the comments! 🙂

      Congratulations, Kath! We’re in Cville and will definitely be stopping in soon!

      Reply
  89. Kate @ NaturaStride says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    So exciting!!! I hope you celebrate tonight! Congrats!

    Reply
  90. Christie {Nourishing Circle} says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    So happy for you guys!

    Reply
  91. erica says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! it’s finally opening day! SO exciting! i wish i could stop by too!
    it’s been great following your journey from the get-go!

    Reply
  92. Heather says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    I have so loved getting to know you through your blog! I wanted to wish you and Matt congratulations on the opening of your store. What a great accomplishment. Wish I was closer to support you but know that people are sending you best wishes and good vibes from a far!

    Reply
  93. Carol says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    WOHOO!! Glad all was a success! So exciting to read about:)

    Reply
  94. Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Sounds like such a successful start!!! Congrats Kath and Matt!

    Reply
  95. Sarah says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:48 pm

    Congratulations!!! So excited for you guys :)!

    Reply
  96. RhodeyGirl says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    Congrats again!

    Reply
  97. Cara Craves... says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    AMAZING! Congrats!
    Wish I lived close so that I could come and buy some bread!

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  98. Erin says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    Congratulations! You guys have been on my mind ALL DAY! What an exciting day for you!

    In honor of your grand opening, I trucked over to our Great Harvest to pick up some bread for a trip to my parents’ house this weekend–a loaf of sliced honey whole wheat, and a loaf of asiago-pesto-tomato. Yum! We’ll “toast” to you all weekend! (Hahaha…bad pun, I know, but I couldn’t resist!)

    Congrats again!!!

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  99. Sarah @ The Strength of Faith says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:00 pm

    I got chills reading this! Congratulations!

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  100. Kati M says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:00 pm

    Congratulations! This is SO exciting – and you are just beaming. I love love LOVE your mission statement – awesome.

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  101. Coralee says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    Cheesy but true, I got goosebumps when I read who your first customers were, so sweet but totally not surprising. Make sure you frame that fiver!
    Kath, I read your blog everyday (from Canada) and it inspires me in so many different ways. Honestly, it is impressive to read about such a young couple who have gotten so many important things in their lives figured out already; family, fitness, good healthy food and being a positive force in their community. I will keep reading and I will keep sending positive vibes your way, because you honestly deserve them and I wish I could be there today to buy one of those beautiful loaves of bread from you and Matt.
    Enjoy every moment you guys, you deserve it!

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  102. Jess (Sweet Potato) says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    Congrats! I feel honored to be able to have a view into what this exciting time is like! Enjoy it!

    Reply
  103. Angelea says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    Congrats! So glad you found a moment to send an update…you knew we were waiting!! 🙂 Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!

    Reply
  104. Kaitlyn @ 7 Plates says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    Congrats!! Looks like it’s going well! 🙂

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  105. Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    What a happy day!

    Reply
  106. Amanda says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    Congrats! In your honor, I plan to visit my Great Harvest Birmingham (MI) this weekend!

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  107. Jackie says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    Congratulations on your opening!! I’ve followed your blog for a long time and have so enjoyed being ‘along for the ride’ in the process of opening your bakery. My husband and I are huge fans of Great Harvest and you’ve inspired us to dream of doing this ourselves someday. I wish you and Matt all the best success!

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  108. Laura Jane @ Recovering Chocoholic says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Awesome! So exciting. Congratulations!

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  109. JenATX says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    AHH congrats!! What an incredible journey… thanks SO much for sharing it with us!

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  110. Cait's Plate says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    Ahhh! SO exciting Kath! Congrats!!! I wish I could be there, if I’m ever in the area I’ll be sure to stop by 🙂

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  111. Kathy W. says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! to you & Matt

    The store looks AMAZING in the pictures!! Hope to see it in person on a future road trip!

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  112. Ann says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    Congratulations and good luck all the way from BELGIUM!
    If one day we will visit the US, we will make sure to stop by!!

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  113. kat says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    Congrats!! Wishing you both lots of success aand happiness! You certainly deserve it 🙂

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  114. Christina says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    Awesome Kath! Congrats on a job well done and well earned!!! You’re an inspiration!

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  115. Jess S. says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    I’m just a regular old reader and don’t even “know” you but it’s been really cool to watch this endeavor unfold through your blog and see it come to fruition. Congratulations. You guys put so much hard work into this and I hope it brings you so much pleasure in your lives. There’s nothing better than having a job that you love.

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  116. Kelly (meatless with a man) says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    CONGRATS! I can’t believe you’ve had time to blog!!!

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  117. Maryea @ Happy Healthy Mama says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Congrats, Kath!

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  118. Sheri says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS!! What an exciting day for you both! I wished I lived closer so I could be a regular customer in your store! The community is so lucky to have you two amazing people. Wishing you and Matt great success!!

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  119. Christin says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so very excited for you! Your store looks absolutely amazing, I wish I lived closer so I could visit you! if I ever visit your town I will be sure to stop by! (I really miss the garlic cheese bread they used to have at the GH in Santa Barbara) 🙂
    I want you to wish you the very best and many years of great, happy and cherishable business to come.
    all the best,
    Christin

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  120. DawnS says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    I’ve been reading your blog for a while now, following your journey to where you are today. I gotta say, this post brought me to tears! So happy for you guys! Good luck in the future! Wish I lived closer, I’d come in and get delicious bread. Great Harvest is my fave but there aren’t many here near me in Lake Stevens, Washington!

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  121. Mary C says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    Sending you congrats from Dallas. It has been so fun reading along as you got ready to open. So happy for both you and your sweet husband. I hope you sell out of bread today too!

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  122. char @ char on a mission says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    This is unbelievable! I bet you’re just on a super bread high – I know I would be! Congrats on the amazingly successful opening!

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  123. Jennie says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    Congratulations on the grand opening! It has been so exciting to read about your journey so far. I wish I lived closer so I could visit! The bread looks amazing!

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  124. Ashley @ Will Run for Food says

    June 3, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    Congratulations!! Such an amazing accomplishment and you should be very proud!

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  125. Carla says

    June 3, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    Congrats on the grand opening!!! I wish that I lived there so that I could taste your yummy breads and cookies!!! P.S. Love the mission statement on the wall:)

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  126. lauri (RedHeadRecipes.com) says

    June 3, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    Comgrats on this BIG and SPECIAL day!! I’m so happy for you guys for making your dreams come true!! Now I want some Bread!!! 😉

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  127. Lesley Lifting Life says

    June 3, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    Congrats on your first day open … very exciting!! 🙂

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  128. Molly @ RDexposed says

    June 3, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    Congrats! Hope the customers see all the hard work that you’ve poured into the place!!

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  129. Kel says

    June 3, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    My goodness – I just started crying!

    So happy for you!

    Find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life.

    Looks like you have done that!

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  130. Susan D. says

    June 3, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    Congratulations! I’m so happy for you guys! I wish I lived nearby so I could visit the new bakery. I do, however, support my local Great Harvest (love the Dakota Bread). They are awesome people, too, just like you and Matt. 🙂

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  131. Evan Thomas says

    June 3, 2011 at 4:39 pm

    Happy first day!

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  132. Lauren says

    June 3, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    THis is awesome! It brings tears to my eyes.

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  133. Cait @ Beyond Bananas says

    June 3, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    We have followed you on your journey for so long.. and I am so excited that today finally came for you! Looks like everything is working perfectly..and you should be SO proud of all that you have accomplished. Congrats Kath and Matt!

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  134. Razberri says

    June 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    OMGawd! That bread looks h-o-t HAWT. Ohmyohmyohmyohmy (burp). What a BIG day! I could shove an entire loaf in my mouth right now!

    Flem flem flem (gurgle continuously)

    Schmoop!

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    • KathEats says

      June 3, 2011 at 4:54 pm

      Gurgle back to ya, Raz!

      Reply
  135. Jenn says

    June 3, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    Hi Kath! I rarely post, but had to say congratulations! What an accomplishment! In honor of your big day I visited a Great Harvest and bought a loaf for the very first time! Cinnamon Swirl – delicious!

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  136. marie says

    June 3, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    Congratulations! I hope to one day be able to go see it in person!

    Reply
  137. Nicole says

    June 3, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    Congrats Kath!!! Everything looks like it is working out great!! Hope you guys had a wonderful day one,and many many many many more to come 🙂

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  138. Ashley says

    June 3, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    !!!!!!!! CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  139. Kristen says

    June 3, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    So exciting! Congratulations on your new adventure! If I am ever in the area, I’ll certainly stop by!!!!!!!

    Reply
  140. Sarah (OC2Seattle) says

    June 3, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    Congratulations on your opening day! So exciting to see your store come to fruition after reading about it.

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  141. Ali says

    June 3, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    Congrats! So happy for you guys! It almost brings tears to my eyes. I wish I could live closer so I could visit.

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  142. Amanda @ The Beauty Notebooks says

    June 3, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    Congratulations! So happy for you all. Now I think it’s time for a roadtrip down to Cville… 😉

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  143. Morgan @ moments of mmm says

    June 3, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    Congratulations! That was so thoughtful of the Charlotte owners to stop by! It seems like GH is such a wonderful organization filled with genuine, kind people.

    Reply
  144. Jess says

    June 3, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    Congrats! So excited for you guys!

    Reply
  145. Amelia says

    June 3, 2011 at 5:30 pm

    What an exciting day! Congratulations to you all on following your dream! 🙂

    Reply
  146. skinnyrunner says

    June 3, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    congratulations! its been so fun to watch the whole process and exciting to see the now open store and your success!!

    Reply
  147. Allie says

    June 3, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    Congrats to you and Matt!! I know your store will be a huge success!

    Reply
  148. jenna k says

    June 3, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    congratulations- i’m so happy for you guys! so glad everything went well!

    Reply
  149. Lynne says

    June 3, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    Congratulations! Have so loved following your progress!!

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  150. Kim says

    June 3, 2011 at 5:47 pm

    CONGRATULAIONS!!!
    The shop looks wonderful! Can totally see all the hard work you and Matt and everryone put in! Looks FAB!
    Enjoy it all… You deserve it! 😀

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  151. Liz says

    June 3, 2011 at 6:01 pm

    How exciting! So happy for the two of you. It’s an inspiration to watch you living your dream!

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  152. Kelly says

    June 3, 2011 at 6:12 pm

    Been following the whole process – wishing many joyful years in your bakery! Much love from Louisiana! :]

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  153. Heidi - apples under my bed says

    June 3, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    Yay!! Congratulations! So exciting for you guys. & p.s. you look lovely in that blue colour – totally your colour.
    Heidi xo

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  154. [email protected] says

    June 3, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    omg!!! All these years in the making! Congrats!

    Reply
  155. Karlee @olivewineandfood says

    June 3, 2011 at 6:47 pm

    congrats, so happy for you all!

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  156. Heather P says

    June 3, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    So happy for you & Matt! The bakery opening plus 4 yr anniversary in the same week….awesome!

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  157. Karen says

    June 3, 2011 at 7:12 pm

    I am just overwhelmed w/ joy for you, Kath…just filled with pride and happiness! So wish I could swing by and give you a huge hug!

    Reply
  158. Ma Fea says

    June 3, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    ? ? Best wishes, happiness, and blessings to you and Matt in this new endeavor. ? ?

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    • Ma Fea says

      June 3, 2011 at 7:38 pm

      Okay, those were supposed to be flowers, but they came out as ?. Sorry about that!

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

    June 3, 2011 at 7:48 pm

    This is a historic day! Congrats and best wishes to you, Matt, Karen, and your staff!! So happy for you guys!! 😀

    Day one of many! Good luck!!

    Reply
  160. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says

    June 3, 2011 at 7:52 pm

    It seems like this has been in the works forever – it’s hard to believe opening day is finally here. Congrats you guys! 😀

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  161. Hilary says

    June 3, 2011 at 8:06 pm

    Wow…it’s real! Congrats…I can only imagine how excited you must be!

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  162. Kris says

    June 3, 2011 at 8:06 pm

    Congrats on your big opening day and best wishes for much success!

    Reply
  163. Jennifer Drummond says

    June 3, 2011 at 8:16 pm

    Congratulations! Your store looks awesome! You both did a wonderful job setting up shop. The displays, the food and the whole appearance of your store look phenomenal!! You should be so very proud of yourself. Your very inspirational! Keep up the great work!!!! Wishing you happiness and prosperous business! Cheers!!

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  164. Robyn says

    June 3, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    Congrats on a great opening!! I bet it feels super satisfying to finally be up and running! All your hard work is finally paying off 🙂

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  165. pauline says

    June 3, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    Congratulations from Morinville Alberta Canada. I have been following you every step of the way. I am so proud of you and Matt I feel as proud as I would of my own children if they had made such huge strides in life at such a young age. WOW WOW . I know with all the passion you have its going to be a huge success. I really wish it was closer and I could be a customer, the bread and all you sell looks wonderful. Congratulations !!!!

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  166. Emily says

    June 3, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    Congrats on opening day!!! So excited to see how business goes for you guys, best of luck!!!!

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  167. Hannah says

    June 3, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    Congratulation Kath and Matt, the bakery looks fantastic!

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  168. Kat @ Cupcake Kat says

    June 3, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    yay so happy for you!

    Reply
  169. Jennie says

    June 3, 2011 at 9:13 pm

    So excited for you! It has been really fun reading about your exciting adventure 🙂

    Reply
  170. Natalia - a side of simple says

    June 3, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    A huge, warm, heartfelt, happy congratulations!! May you quickly “rise” to the top 😉

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  171. Meredith says

    June 3, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    Aww 🙂 I didn’t read this post until after I stopped by, and it totally made me tear up!! I haven’t been reading your blog for very long (just since the first Hook article a few months ago), but I’m soooooooo glad I got to come in for your first day of business! It was an added bonus that my BF (after some teasing about my obsession with food blogs) RAVED about the bread that you guys delivered to his downtown office yesterday!!!! I LOVED all the samples that I had today, you have turned us into loyal customers for sure 😉 Have a great opening weekend!

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  172. Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says

    June 3, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    Kath, you are GORGEOUS!!!! You probably get that a lot but seriously, you are one hot mama. Slash everything looks so beautiful, I love that they signed your first dolla:)

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  173. Angel7 says

    June 3, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    The storefront looks so awesome, Kath–I like the added personal touches! Great job to everyone who made it happen!

    http://faithfulsolutions.blogspot.com/

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  174. kate says

    June 3, 2011 at 11:19 pm

    congrats to you both! following your dreams is a beautiful thing!

    Reply
  175. Tara says

    June 3, 2011 at 11:56 pm

    Wow – you did it! So freaking awesome. I can’t believe it is your fourth anniversary either! I remember you talking about your FIRST wedding anniversary and how excited you were to eat the cake you had saved in the freezer. So happy for you and Matt!

    Can I just say that your blog inspired me to seek out a Great Harvest near where I live. And now it’s the only bread I buy!

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  176. Hannah says

    June 4, 2011 at 1:00 am

    WHEE!!!!! So wish I could be there to support you! Franchise in Australia next, please 😛

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  177. kat says

    June 4, 2011 at 5:08 am

    congrats! I must have been thinking about youl a lot as i dreamt i went to your grand opening to sample all the lovely food and wish you good luck! ha. i never comment, first time for everything 😉

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  178. Erin says

    June 4, 2011 at 6:08 am

    Congrats!!! Wish I was a local b/c I would be a regular at your store!

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  179. Sarah says

    June 4, 2011 at 6:46 am

    Hooray! The big day is finally here! It has been so much fun to watch the process, and I’m so excited that you’re finally getting to see your “baby” born into something wonderful! Congratulations!

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  180. [email protected] says

    June 4, 2011 at 7:15 am

    So exciting! Congrats!

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  181. Ashley says

    June 4, 2011 at 9:07 am

    Congratulations to you both!! You deserve all the success in the world…and I have no doubt this will be a wonderful experience!! Wish I lived closer so I could come by and try your cookies!

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  182. Kelsey @ Clean Teen Kelsey says

    June 4, 2011 at 9:52 am

    Your shop is so beautiful, Kath! I like it better than my local Great Harvest. 🙂 How nice of the other owners to come by. And the plants will look great in the store.

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  183. Brittany says

    June 4, 2011 at 10:55 am

    I am a little late but I just wanted to pop in and say congratulations!! It’s so exciting to see all your hard work come to fruition!

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  184. Kristin says

    June 4, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    Congratulations on a successful opening.

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  185. Paulina (One Smile Ahead) says

    June 4, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    Congratulations!! I hope to be able to visit someday 😀

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  186. Audrey says

    June 4, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    Congratulations! You two are such wonderful, warm-hearted people. You deserve everybit of happyness and success that I’m sure is ahead for you 🙂

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  187. Laurie says

    June 4, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    CONGRATS!!! So happy for you and Matt!

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  188. Chelsea says

    June 4, 2011 at 6:21 pm

    I’ve had no internet for almost 2 weeks but got on today just to see about the opening. YAY!

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  189. hemp jogger says

    June 4, 2011 at 7:40 pm

    cant wait to come in! work kept me from visiting the past few days, but next week i’ll be over 🙂 congratulations!

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  190. kristen (inspiredbydooce) says

    June 5, 2011 at 8:50 am

    I’m very behind in my reading- but wanted to say congratulations anyway! You, Matt, and your crew have been working so hard, it must be so exciting to see it pay off with the opening.

    Good luck- and congratulations again!

    (and how sweet for Matt’s old bosses to come…I would have cried too)

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  191. Lauren says

    June 5, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    Congratulations Kath and Matt!!! It’s been so fun following along with this journey. What a fun, rewarding job you two will enjoy TOGETHER!

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  192. r8chel says

    June 5, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    My eyes welled up with tears when I read about your first customers. Congrats on such a successful opening!

    Reply
  193. lisa vandusen says

    June 6, 2011 at 7:19 am

    Is there any way to buy bread online? i live in bay city, mi and the closest Great Harvest is 1 1/2 to 2 hours away.. which stinks because i LOVE their bread! I checked before and she said it was a $30 shipping charge, which seemed crazy for bread. just wanted to get your input. thanks so much

    Lisa

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    • KathEats says

      June 6, 2011 at 8:08 am

      We don’t ship yet, but unfortunately the shipping would probably be pretty high since the breads are so heavy

      Reply
  194. PB Addict says

    June 6, 2011 at 10:00 am

    A huge congratulations on your opening! 🙂 I’ve been following for a while and seeing the process of opening up a bakery has been awesome since it’s one of my [many] goals in the future. Best of luck in your business!

    Reply
  195. Meghann says

    June 7, 2011 at 9:59 am

    big congratulations!

    Reply

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