Great Harvest Bread
08/31/2018
 The September 2018 bake schedule has been released.  We make about five to six breads every day, and dozens of breads every week.  We have both classics and some new for your next trip to Great Harvest Bread - Alexandria.  Download the September 2018 menu...
08/18/2018
 We will host a few anniversary kneading classes (limited space available), where you can learn how to knead and then use your skills to make your own bread or cinnamon rolls, it will be really fun!  

08/17/2018
5 quick Great Harvest updates for August, hope you are enjoying your summer! 

1. Do NOT come to Great Harvest Alexandria on Monday (August 20) or Tuesday (August 21)! - We will be closed.  Please catch us on Wednesday, August 22nd, starting at 7:00am.  We would much rather...
07/02/2018
 As we start off July, Here are 5 quick Great Harvest updates.

1. Fun Summer Products - We have a few extra fun things on the menu while it is hot outside. 

      -Check out our refrigerator for a delicious Yogurt Parfait and the granola cup, for an...

05/25/2018
One of my favorite great harvest t-shirts is one that has a superhero figure on the front, with the tagline - "Truth, justice and whole grains".  We got these shirts by passing "bread school" at the Great Harvest headquarters in Dillon MT, so they are a little rare too. The tagline is...
01/10/2017
Here are a few simple steps to keep your Great Harvest Bread fresh and delicious!

At Great Harvest, our yeast breads generally use honey, which is a natural sweeter.  Because honey crystalizes in the fridge, storing your bread in fridge will dry out the bread more quickly.  If you...
01/09/2017
Do you enjoy serving people? Do you appreciate great products? We are looking for a reliable individual with a great work ethic. The current open position involves customer service, order fulfillment, cash register work, training and some basic food prep/handling. No previous experience...
10/31/2016
Topics for today are the Farmers Market, Thankgiving order forms, Hiring great people and bread news!

Farmers Market - Marymount update
We have been having a great time at the Marymount University Farmers market.  We have made some new friends and liked being out in the open air on Saturday...
10/10/2016
Even salt is complicated...
When you add salt to your meal or to a recipe, I bet you assume that you are getting just salt, some sodium (Na) and chloride (Cl).  It turns out that you are getting those, but some popular table salt brands also add some other things, including sugar, yikes....