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January 10, 2011

Wheat n Eat

All morning we learned about wheat!! The key to fabulous Great Harvest bread. My background in food science sure prepared me for this experience.

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All the Great Harvest’s in the country!

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Two hundred TWENTY SIX!!

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Midmorning snack of tea and trail mix

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And then we headed out for lunch – thankfully the SUN is out!! It has increased from 0 to 2 degrees, I believe!

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The [short] walk was fabulous!

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Charming Dillon!

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We went to Papa T’s – which was hard to describe!

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I ordered the Chinese Chicken Salad, which was very good!

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With chicken, oranges, pineapple and a pretty good amount of veggies

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I also snacked on some of the group table’s chips!

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Back to work! Bread tasting on the horizon!

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  1. Stacy @ Every Little Thing says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    There is a Great Harvest here in St. Louis (at least one, maybe more) and I’ve been to them elsewhere as well. So excited for this new adventure you’re on! Personally, I’d love to learn about wheat haha.

    Reply
    • Emma@ cuddlenread.blogspot.com says

      January 10, 2011 at 6:19 pm

      I’m so excited for one to come to VA!

      Reply
  2. Evan Thomas says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    Random question for a bakery but does Great Harvest have plan for a gluten-free line of breads?

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    • Christin@purplebirdblog says

      January 10, 2011 at 4:52 pm

      How cool would that be?!

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      • Natalia - a side of simple says

        January 10, 2011 at 5:39 pm

        Even if it’s just using gluten-free flours (without shutting down the entire facility for days, Kath) I think it would really extend the products to so many people!

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        • Karen says

          January 10, 2011 at 6:04 pm

          Right…that would be a huge appeal to those who are gluten-sensitive (and there seems to be an increasing percentage of the population who is/thinks they are) even if it would not provide the guarantee required by those who are truly allergic. It seems to me such an initiative would be a wise and progressive business decision.

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          • Kath says

            January 10, 2011 at 8:13 pm

            I guess i should clarify that we’re definitely not against the idea of gluten-free breads, but it is EXTREMELY difficult from a production standpoint to manage (especially when you mill whole wheat flour on site 6 days a week and need 1 day of rest). We won’t be starting with them, but if the market demands it, we will most definitely give it some serious thought.

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            • Amber K says

              January 11, 2011 at 10:20 am

              I think you’re right, it would definitely add some difficulty! It is becoming more prevalent, but you’d have to figure out if you would make enough money to offset your expenses. (I was just diagnosed with celiac as well as my best friend and her two daughters!)

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            • Karen says

              January 11, 2011 at 1:22 pm

              Makes good sense!

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  3. Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    That salad looks great! I love mandarin oranges on salads – they are perfectly sweet. Enjoy tasting the bread – I’m jealous. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    Bread tasting… mmmm. That sounds like my kind of work.

    Reply
  5. Jil @ Big City, Lil Kitchen says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    Sounds like a fabulous day so far! …and you haven’t even gotten to bread tasting! haha That salad looks really good.

    Reply
  6. Cathy B. @ Bright Bakes says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    bread tasting….I’m sure it’s tough, but somebody’s gotta do it, eh? 🙂
    love,
    cathy b. @ brightbakes

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    • JenATX says

      January 10, 2011 at 6:00 pm

      haha yeah no kidding. sounds awesome!

      Reply
  7. Michele @ Healthy Cultivations says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    Still no Great Harvest in Arkansas. I hope to try this famous bread one day!

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

    January 10, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    You can’t go wrong with your work being bread tasting! Looks like you are having a great learning day!

    Reply
  9. Dorry says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    226! That’s fun. We need more red dots in Texas! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    Hehe, I love how Americans say ‘two hundred twenty six’ as opposed to ‘two hundred AND twenty six’ – makes me smile every time 🙂

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    • Christena says

      January 10, 2011 at 9:45 pm

      Interesting. I’m sitting here now saying it both ways….I don’t say the “and” either.

      Reply
    • Emily G. says

      January 11, 2011 at 10:39 am

      lol I say it as “two twenty six – and if I shy away from that I saw it as “two hundred twenty six”

      I never thought about that!!

      Reply
      • Lindsay says

        January 11, 2011 at 4:08 pm

        As a teacher, we don’t say the AND because it implies there is a decimal point. Think in terms of money. We say twenty six dollars and seven cents.

        Reply
  11. Jamie @ Food in Real Life says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    Until I saw that map, I had NO idea that there are 2 great harvests in my area!! OH JOY!! Stay warm! 🙂

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  12. Lauren at KeepItSweet says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:23 pm

    Can I come for the bread tasting? 🙂

    Reply
  13. Katryn@rampantcuisine says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    Looks like a fun day! I’m excited to see a few GH locations in the MD area!

    Reply
  14. Melissa @ HerGreenLife says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    Okay, I’ve been putting off taking a walk all afternoon because it’s gray and cold, but this may be the kick I need to get up and move a little, cold or no (and, no, it’s not anywhere near as cold as zero degrees where I am).

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  15. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    That salad looks delicious!!

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  16. foodandfarm says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    Trust me… its still very cold in va!

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  17. Kara says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    A salad on a cold day? You are really hardcore 🙂 I grew up near a Great Harvest, I love their bread so much! We used to run there in track (it was 2 miles from the high school) just to eat the free samples and then run back!

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  18. Ilana says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    Are you guys GH franchise no. 226? Regardless-Lucky number for you!
    So glad you are having a fun and exciting adventure with Matt!
    I hope the rest of the trip goes even better!

    😉 Lani

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  19. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    I didn’t realize there were so many! And in GA, too! 🙂

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  20. Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    Cute town! Have fun today.

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  21. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    It’s funny to see how the stores are concentrated in some areas!! I can’t believe NYC doesn’t have a store- any idea why?

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    • Kath says

      January 10, 2011 at 8:14 pm

      The cost of real estate!

      Reply
  22. MT girlie says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    Time and budget allowing…. step on over to the “Pata-gucci outlet” after all that bread nibblin’ for some capilene… they often have great sales on tops/bottoms… varying weights… will make your chilly jaunts throughout Dillon even more enjoyable : >

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  23. A Teenage Gourmet (Sami) says

    January 10, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    Gah, you must have the world’s greatest camera! Your pictures are all great.

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  24. Kristy @ KristyRuns says

    January 10, 2011 at 5:03 pm

    Bread tasting? Ummm…count me in! 😉

    And now, I’m going to figure out where these Atlanta GHBC stores are…

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  25. Alex from Thoughts of a Working Housewife says

    January 10, 2011 at 5:03 pm

    Would LOVE to try some of this amazing bread…however Arkansas has yet to have a Great Harvest. So sad.

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  26. Christine (The Raw Project) says

    January 10, 2011 at 5:09 pm

    Brr, it looks freezing! The salad looks good and what a fun day learning about wheat.

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  27. Natalie @ Will Jog For Food says

    January 10, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    It looks SOOO cold!

    But I’m sure a great day of Bread Tasting makes up for it 🙂

    Reply
  28. Mary @ Bites and Bliss says

    January 10, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    So fun! It’s great when you’ll have a career the whole family can get into. 🙂

    Reply
  29. Ann @ Day by Day says

    January 10, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    I liked seeing that map laying out where all the stores are located. The one in Tennessee is in Nashville but we need one in Memphis. We used to have one years ago. We all wish it would come back! I remember going there with my Mom when I was little and getting delicious samples.

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  30. Natalia - a side of simple says

    January 10, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    I seriously laughed out loud for your “o to 2” comment. 🙂

    Reply
  31. Elizabeth@The Sweet Life says

    January 10, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    Those chips look homemade–and amazing!

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  32. Dev says

    January 10, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    I didn’t realize how many Great Harvest stores there were! I thought we only had them here in Montana.

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

    January 10, 2011 at 5:47 pm

    That’s such a tropical looking salad in the middle of Antarctica! I mean, Montana! lol 🙂

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  34. Amanda (Eating Up) says

    January 10, 2011 at 5:51 pm

    So many locations!

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  35. Camille says

    January 10, 2011 at 6:07 pm

    I can see my little thumbtack on that map 🙂

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  36. Laura (Starloz) says

    January 10, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    i didn’t realize how many Great Harvest stores there were, please get someone to open one in sydney, australia

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  37. Sally says

    January 10, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    I am swooning with jealousy over your upcoming bread tasting! GH really is GREAT bread. I just thawed half a loaf of Honey Wheat today and can’t wait to dig in 🙂

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  38. Allie says

    January 10, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    Lunch looks great! I can’t believe how cold it is there! Ahh, at least you have bread making to keep ya warm 😉 Have a great day!!

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  39. Alaina says

    January 10, 2011 at 6:35 pm

    When the GH near my college closed down I was so disappointed; but so glad to see that there are 2 others in MA!

    Whoa, 2 whole degrees? Break out the shorts 😛

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  40. lacy davis says

    January 10, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    are any great harvest breads wheat free by any chance?!

    Reply
  41. lacy davis@ truelovehealth.com says

    January 10, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    PS…Inspired by your advice I am taking some work out days off and blogging about it! (www.truelovehealth.com) It has already been a weird and rocky road…

    Reply
  42. Nicole (the other one) says

    January 10, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    Hey I can see our local Great Harvest push pin! Shout out Fairlawn, Ohio!

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    • Mom says

      January 10, 2011 at 7:28 pm

      Go Fairlawn!

      Reply
  43. Heather (Heather's Dish) says

    January 10, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    i think i would just not eat so i could stuff myself full of that great bread. totally NOT healthy, but it would seriously be SUCH a temptation!

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  44. Katy (The Singing Runner) says

    January 10, 2011 at 7:18 pm

    That salad does look GREAT!!!

    Looks like you are having a fun time! 😀 Stay warm!

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  45. chiara says

    January 10, 2011 at 7:23 pm

    love reading about this stage of your journey. so exciting! we just moved to the DC area 5 weeks ago and in honor of your new adventure, i checked and found out that there is a Rockville Great Harvest about 10 minutes from my house. My sons (3 and 1) and I went and checked it out this afternoon. Great products. Sampled the pumpkin bread and the honey wheat and bought a loaf of challah. Definitely going back for the Dakota and and the High Five Fiber later this week. What is the deal with freezing GH bread–any tips? I wasnt so impressed with the store/set-up. The photos you have posted of some of the other ones look much nicer/hipper/what have you. Very friendly staff though. Im sure your and Matt’s location will be awesome in its design. Cant wait! Stay warm!

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    • Kath says

      January 10, 2011 at 8:14 pm

      Hey Chiara! Long time no talk 🙂

      So glad you found the store. High Five Fiber is definitely one of my favorites!!

      Reply
  46. Josephine @ Creating a Positive Life says

    January 10, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    So glad to see Alaska on the map. We have a Great Harvest here in Anchorage, AK and it is A-MA-ZING! As I am sure all locations are and yours will be 🙂

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    • Kath says

      January 10, 2011 at 8:15 pm

      Did you know that store is THE most successful in the whole company!?

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  47. Carrie (Love Healthy Living) says

    January 10, 2011 at 7:36 pm

    Stay warm girl! And, enjoy the bread tasting. Mmmmm.

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  48. Justeen @ Blissful Baking says

    January 10, 2011 at 7:40 pm

    Bread tasting sounds fun! 🙂

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  49. Maddie (Healthy Maddie) says

    January 10, 2011 at 8:02 pm

    Glad it warmed up a little bit! I want to bread taste 🙂

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  50. Michelle @ Turning Over a New Leaf says

    January 10, 2011 at 8:06 pm

    There’s one in Amarillo?! Gee. Would be nice if I actually went to Amarillo more often, then.

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  51. MaryBe@AccidentallyVegan says

    January 10, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    I can’t believe how much walking you are doing! Brrr!
    I am kind of in the middle of two Great Harvests – one in Hamburg NY and one in Rochester (and one satellite!)

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  52. Ashley @ the fit academic says

    January 10, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    Amazing! It looks beautiful out! Keep warm!

    Reply
  53. Dani says

    January 10, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    So glad we have that red dot here in Burlington, VT. Delish!

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  54. chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says

    January 10, 2011 at 8:18 pm

    I need to find a Great Harvest around here – I know there are some, but I need to try their GF bread!

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  55. ezzie says

    January 10, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    YAY I just went to the GH website and found one super close to where I live! & I didn’t even know about it! 😛

    Reply
  56. Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says

    January 10, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    love it!

    and i didnt know your background was specifically in food science. My sister just got her masters in food science. She already had a master’s in chemistry! She’s my Alton Brown 🙂

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    • Kath says

      January 10, 2011 at 8:26 pm

      Well the RD degree is 20% food science – but I don’t really have any more background than that!

      Reply
  57. Allison @ Happy Tales says

    January 10, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    Gosh, Dillon look so charming! Question– do you by chance know which city has the most Great Harvest Bread Co.’s? Just curious, 226 is a lot!

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    • Kath says

      January 10, 2011 at 8:27 pm

      Well I don’t think there are more than a couple in each city because one owner gets each area and most of the time there’s only one per 10 mile radius or so, but I know some of the Western towns have a lot, and Northern VA and North Carolina cities!

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  58. Karen says

    January 10, 2011 at 8:30 pm

    Found the nearest Great Harvest today – an hour away in Austin. Bought one loaf & will definitely be back. Good luck to you with your adventures.

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  59. stacey-healthylife says

    January 10, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    I bet learning all about the wheat and grinding was probably very interesting, in a nerdy way, but still fun.

    Reply
  60. Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says

    January 10, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    How fun! It must be great putting your food science experience to use. And the bread tastings would be totally wonderful. 😀

    Have fun! 😀

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  61. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says

    January 10, 2011 at 9:18 pm

    Still none in Canada I see. 🙁 Hope you had an awesome day of bread tasting!

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    • CathyK @ www.1970kikiproject.wordpress.com says

      January 10, 2011 at 9:24 pm

      i was just going to ask!!!…any plans for “northern expansion?!”

      Reply
      • Kath says

        January 10, 2011 at 9:55 pm

        I have no idea!

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  62. The Robertsons of Mumbai says

    January 10, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    So is your store the “1” listed under “Satellites Not Yet Open”?! 😉

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  63. Christena says

    January 10, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    How exciting for you guys! No GH in Alabama yet, I see….booo! I love good bread!

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  64. Hannah says

    January 10, 2011 at 10:02 pm

    Hmmm… and now I want to make a “sandwich” of chips with pineapple in the middle…

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  65. Amanda says

    January 10, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    It’s so much fun reading about this experience you guys are having.The towns in Montana are adorable. It’s so interesting getting a peek into Great Harvest. Also, fun to read how many people went out today and found their local stores. And I was so happy to see my local GH red pushpin on the map-Rockford, Illinois!!

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  66. Joelle (The Pancake Girl) says

    January 10, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    I am STILL dying to try Great Harvest bread- you make it look so amazing! I think there’s one in Vegas so next time I go back home to visit my fam I’m going to check it out.

    Thanks for the coat tip earlier!

    -Joelle (the pancake girl”)

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  67. Anne (butter and bear) says

    January 10, 2011 at 10:50 pm

    Looks like such a cute town, but I don’t think I could handle walking around in 0 degree weather!

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  68. Chelo says

    January 11, 2011 at 12:37 am

    We only have one GH in central, WA and by luck I was going there today for an appointment because it’s a 2 hour drive from my hometown. I made a point of stopping and buying their bread I love the honey swirl and will be back for more! 🙂 I so enjoy reading your blog by the way.

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  69. Candy (Healthy in Candy Land) says

    January 11, 2011 at 1:04 am

    I LOVE Matt’s t-shirt! Any idea where he got it?

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    • Kath says

      January 11, 2011 at 7:43 am

      Twin Oats Tofu! Where we toured

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  70. Meaghan @ OhReillyWrites says

    January 11, 2011 at 6:25 am

    I was looking over the GH map and was surprised to see one around my county! After some googling, I realized they have a store two streets over from my dad’s house. Guess I’ll have to stop by tomorrow and see what all the fuss is about 🙂

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  71. Caitlin (Radiate Life) says

    January 11, 2011 at 7:27 am

    Montana looks amazing! Your adventure chronicles just beckon me West that much more. My aunt studied at UM-Missoula for a semester in the 90s, and I’ve wanted to trek out there ever since. Perhaps my honeymoon 🙂

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  72. Hope says

    January 11, 2011 at 8:41 am

    I love Great Harvest Bread. I’m lucky that there is one within 15 minutes of my house and 10 minutes from work! Their challah bread is incredible!

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  73. Ashley (The Vegetable Life) says

    January 11, 2011 at 9:48 am

    I need to find a Great Harvest near me!!!! I want to try this bead soooo bad!!!!!!!

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  74. Allison W. says

    January 11, 2011 at 11:42 am

    Any plans for additional Great Harvests in Chicago? The one in Shorewood near my sister’s house closed in 2010. Its too bad that we don’t have one in the city, I would think there’s a high demand!

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