Leapin’ lizards, it’s been a busy morning!
Highlights included being entertained by a fire-breathing dragon:
Attending more “Go Local” (the conference theme) learning sessions on how to get involved in community
Tasting around the vendor pavilion to sample all kinds of add-on products that we can sell in our bakery (like jams, honey, baskets, etc)
And meeting the famous owners of Naturally Nutty – Katie and Tim!
Not to mention tasting all the Naturally Nutty flavors!
In the middle here – a new Cinnamon Vanilla Almond Butter with chia, flax and hemp crunch!
Check out our cute GH branded jars – only available for US to sell! Guess you’ll have to come to my store to try out the Chocolate Vanilla Almond Butter!
Katie and me with our favorites!
Lunch today was more wonderful salad bar (you can’t go wrong with build-you-own salads!) plus assorted sandwiches and some veggie sides
I had a portabella wrap with sun dried tomatoes and veggies – tasted great!
Plus a giant plate of salad with a pickle and more strabs and broccolinin
Nothin’ I love more than bite-sized desserts!!
Karen and I split this plate – nibbles for each
I’ve been in my room working for an hour. Leapin’ lizards – get this girl out to the beach!
Melissa @ HerGreenLife says
Looks like they’ve been doing a great job on the food, though the lack of Great Harvest bread at breakfast (and other meals) is kind of surprising. I guess there’s not a store nearby?
Love the lizard — what a cutie!
KathEats says
I know, so sad. There’s not one nearby.
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says
Wow! Everything looks amazing! I want to try some of those nut butter flavors!
claire says
I met Katie in MI at a Green Festival…they were so sweet and I bought some little jars that I loved. What a great idea for Great Harvest to collab with Naturally Nutty. Those flavors are unreal!
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
Love the lizard picture!
Allison @ Happy Tales says
Whoa, a fire-breathing man?! That’s crazy stuff! Your conference sounds like so much fun.. and all that food! YUM! Anything build-your-own is an A+ in my book 🙂
Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete says
How fun to taste all that nut butter/ jam, etc. That only happens in my dreams!
Those wraps look delicious!Does GH make wraps/tortillas too or just bread? Or does it vary by location?
Sophie says
I have to say, I’m pretty jealous that you’re at the beach right now. I wish I had my toes in the sand!
Cindy says
That fire breather looks intense!
Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says
I love bite sized desserts too. Then you can have a small taste of different things.
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Mmmm….how fun is this conference?!? Academic conferences are NEVER this fun, ha!
Jess (Sweet Potato) says
Yes! Out to the beach! (I’m not living vicariously through you, or anything…)
Morgan @ moments of mmm says
I really want to try some of these naturally nutty butters.. Are they only available via internet or do some grocery stores cary them as well?
Amazing pictures!
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
I would LOVE to meet Katie! I have worked with her many times over the past couple years on NN giveaways for my readers and she is always so wonderful, so positive and upbeat in our emails…I would love to meet her in person! And you too, of course, Kath 🙂
What a fun event! Looks like you’re having a ball!
🙂
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
:O wowzer that’s a lot of nut butter!! Foodie heaven!!??
Have a great afternoon 🙂
Gina says
All of this food looks ahh-may-zing! So jealous 🙂
I’m dying to try Naturally Nutty. The flavors are wonderful.
Hope says
What a great looking lunch! Everything looks fantastic! I really want to try that nut butter! It sounds amazing!
Jill Will Run says
I hope you do sell Naturally Nutty in your store… (Not that I’m anywhere near you, just want to see the makers of this deliciousness supported!) The only time I’ve found it for sale was in a Great Harvest in Utah when I was visiting, I bought 4 jars (every flavor they had) and loved it. I still dream of the Pepita Sun Seed Butter, so gooooooood!
Emily @ One Sweet Vegan says
That wrap looks wonderful! Enjoy your last day. 🙂
Heather (heathers dish) says
I think my dream is to go to a nut butter tasting. Please take me with you!
Katie @ cooklaughmove says
I love the Naturally Nutty Love! I work in Traverse City, MI (where they are from!)!!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
Looks like a great conference! Love the lunch spread!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
That lunch looks amazing! I love build your own salads! Makes me a happy girl! Enjoy the sun this afternoon!
Sandy says
I’ll be stopping by your store to buy one of each of those flavors, yum! And if I was looking for a retirement life, maybe Marco Island would be the place for me. Got me thinking!
Susan (Oliepants) says
Bite-sized desserts are the best – especially when you have someone to share them with!
Stacie @ Imperfectly Healthy says
I love lizards! I was definitely a tomboy when I was kid and loved to chase and catch them! 🙂
I really wish I could taste all the Naturally Nutty flavors — the ones I have tried are all so good!
Dorry says
Today is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day! Glad you got some great tastes. 🙂
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
OH my I want some of that Naturally NUtty stuff-that all looks SO good 🙂 Have fun on the beach–go get some tans/rays for me, mmm k?!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
What a day!! And all that PB’s perfect, too..did you know it’s National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day? And National Pancake Day! 😉 haha
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
Oh my goodness, that looks like nut butter heaven!! 🙂
Natalia - a side of simple says
It’s so great how GH really strives for involvement in the community. You don’t see that with too many businesses, especially chains!
Ajay says
I love reading your blog! My day job involves working for the Australian office of a US food retail franchisor, it’s really interesting to read things from a franchisee perspective as most of the work I do is helping out our stores with their local marketing. I’ve never heard of Great Harvest before, but the products sound amazing!
Kay (skinnybound) says
!!! I think I am psychic. I said earlier you should taste all the new Naturally Nutty flavors — looks like you did!
Holy cow, that dessert looks amazing. I love fresh food in the sunshine, too. Great call on the salad and wrap.
You look like you’re having a blast!
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
I wish there was a GH near me- the closest one is an hour away 🙁 I may have to make a pilgrimage to your store when you open. It will only be 3,000 miles away!
Kat says
To the commenter who was talking about GH Atlanta being closed, try the GH in Smyrna. It is awesome (and well worth the extra time to drive there)! The owners and employees are SUPER friendly and they carry all of the Naturally Nutty products and, of course, have GREAT bread.
Laura says
There is also a location in John’s Creek on Medlock Bridge Rd. I’ve never been, but noticed it (and thought of Kath!) when I was stuck in traffic one day. 🙂
KathEats says
I met them, and they’re awesome!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
That’s so neat you got to meet the Naturally Nutty owners! Did you make any special flavor requests?
Vendor shows are the best. Any cool new product discoveries?
Baking 'n' Books says
The colors of the food! So vibrant.
Uh – Dear Naturally Nutty – Please come to where I live stat. I am quite sure I can keep your company well funded by my inevitable, insane purchases….
Thank you.
lynn @ the actor's diet says
so cool to meet the pb peeps!
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Oh my gawd, all of those nut butters and that salad + sandwich spread look aamaaazzzzzziiiinggg!!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
They have some amazing spreads!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
All that food looks so good! Love that they have broccolini. Not something I’d expect at a conference!
Rachel @ Grateful Girl Goes Gluten Free says
I’ve never had naturally nutty, but after all these posts about them I think I’ll have to try it out!
Kelly C. says
Hi again Kath…
Naturally Nutty… getting ready to order some but before I do I was wondering which flavors are your absolute favorite?
Thanks,
Kelly 🙂
KathEats says
Cinnamon Vanilla Sunflower Butter!! I love all the ones with Vanilla. And the Butter Toffee!
Meg says
So nutty 😀 haha I would love to try those nut butters, I need to keep a lookout for them or order some online 🙂
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
love the shot of the lizard! your lunch looks delicious today. shopping for add-on items to sell in the bakery sounds like so much fun – i think you’d probably sell out of the chocolate vanilla almond butter pretty quick! 🙂
Lauren says
That’s awesome they have GH PB flavors, but there’s no great harvest near me to try them!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
So jealous that you got to try all of those Naturally Nutty flavors! I still haven’t had any.
Melissa @ Chocolate & Kisses says
Looks like a lot of wonderful eats! So excited for you and your hubby and your future store. We have one store in CT, but it’s quite a distance away. Maybe we need to take a trip to your part of the states!!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Yum – portabello wrap! I hope there was goat cheese on that. Portabello sandwiches aren’t complete without it! 😉
Katie says
I totally want to try that cinnamon vanilla sunflower seedbutter! Can you tell me if there is cane juice in the ingredients? I just found out I have a sugar cane, peanut, and almond intolerence….I would LOVE to order this nut butter if it was sugar cane free!
KathEats says
I’m pretty sure there is – but check their website to be sure.
Camille says
What an awesome looking lunch! The only thing better than free lunch is GOOD free lunch! 🙂
Lauren says
Wow, that is so awesome that you got to enjoy all of the new Naturally Nutty Flavors. I’m eyeing that Chocolate Vanilla. It’s the best of both worlds!!
Katie says
I seriously wish I was you this week! Im glad you are having a great time and learning too : )
Katie is adorable, and I think its awesome how she started her Naturally Nutty! She is so inpirational!
The new flavors sounds AMAZE!
xoxo < 3
Katie says
* typo inspirational !
Lauren @chigallauren says
The every food spread you post there just looks awesome! Anddddd I just got up to go get a spoonful of almond butter!
Jess says
Kath!! This morning on the way to work I saw a Great Harvest sign in an empty store front in my town, Newtown Square, PA. Looks like we’re getting a GH! Woo-hoo!!!
Katie says
What are you and Katie’s favorites? I can’t see the picture clearly enough…
KathEats says
Pepita for her, and Cinnamon Vanilla Sunflower Butter for me!
Amy at TheSceneFromMe says
I’d be going nuts over all that nut butter for sure. I would totally buy lots and then exceed the 50 lb. weight limit on my suitcase going back home, dang restrictions!
Lauren @ MRS says
Flavored almond butter sounds interesting, does it taste good? I can’t wait till it becomes available here.
Hilary says
Looks like a great lunch spread…jealous! Anything with portabello is a hit if you ask me!
stacey-healthylife says
Love the food they are serving, yum.
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
I am all for that peanut butter sampling session!!!
Angela (the diet book junkie) says
that is heaven, right there. salad and chocolate are definitely my two favorite food groups. 😉
Parita @ myinnershakti says
Chocolate and peanut butter – can’t go wrong! So excited for you!
Laura (Starloz) says
we need more nut butters here & they need to be cheaper!
Hannah says
Oh my, you have a deal with Naturally Nutty? AMAZING! Now can you please sell to Australia? Please?
Vanessa says
I am SO jealous that you hung out with Naturally Nutty owners!!!! Like a dream come true.. Look at all that nut butter!!!!!!! Cinnamon vanilla sunflower butter is my fav too!!! 🙂
Kathleen says
I am in absolute HEAVEN when I look at all of those different flavors of nut butter! 😀
xoxo
Kathleen
Christin@purplebirdblog says
Naturally Nutty rules!!!!! 😀