Beware of black ice!!
The higher temps here led to major melting and MAJOR ice!! Our walk to Great Harvest this morning was very difficult – I should have crawled! I did end up on the ground once
Still a pretty sunrise ; )
Sandwich School reminds me of my dietetic internship last January + February at Salisbury school system when I worked in the cafeteria and food service dept for 5 weeks. It’s all prep, food safety, prediction, labeling, and more!
I’ve had enough prep – ready to put that stuff on BREAD and eat it!!
We’ve been making secret spreads
Have you ever tried the GH Sweet n Spicy Pecans!? DELISH! [Sorry, it’s a secret recipe]
Slicing meat and cheese
In Sandwich School they teach us to make basic sandwiches that have been successful, but Matt and I have big dreams for the creativity of our menu. Several KERF recipes will make an appearance! Including a vision for a banana, PB, granola, honey sandwich! We hope to focus on creative vegetarian options and use local, humanely raised meats [which is going to be a hurdle we are challenging ourselves to jump!]
We nibbled on spicy pecans and some of the snacks they had for us…
including BISCOFF!! [I think they are here because I was raving about them last week 
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For lunch today they had fried chicken, french fries and a veggie tray. I took some fruit from the snack table and paired it with a slice of bread I was permitted to swipe from the sandwich school supplies and topped with the PB Matt and I have been carrying around in our bookbag.
And a grapefruit and a piece of Dillon Cookie [the signature GH whole wheat cookie!]
See ya!
Gill (snaxandthecity) says
Your sandwich idea sounds great! Love banana and PB.
Hope the roads are a bit safer tomorrow! 🙂
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
I love those first few photos! Super pretty! 😀
It looks like you are having so much fun and learning a lot! Thanks for taking us along!
Maria says
Oh you just reminded me I need to eat the grapefruit in my fridge! And you’ve also made me super cold what with those pictures! Hope you are staying nice and toasty!
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
I love little random lunch plates like that. I had something similar with grapefruit myself. Yum!
Blog is the New Black says
Grapefruit- I always forget to buy it! Thanks for the reminder!
Evan Thomas says
Sweet and spicy pecans? Sound addicting!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
This is actually pretty interesting. I like that they teach you all of these steps, but you can still customize your store to fit what you want it to be. I am sure you two will have an incredible place once you put your touches on it! Makes me want to visit Charlottesville when you are up and running!
Hope says
Sandwich school looks like fun! The sandwich you are planning on making at your shop sounds great! I am not looking forward to the ice that we are supposed to have tomorrow. I hate driving in icy weather!
Christin@purplebirdblog says
Oh man, I can’t wait to hear about the sandwiches you guys dream up! Y’all are too cool for (sandwich) school! Corny, I know, but I couldn’t resist! 😉
Trish @I_am_Succeeding says
Nice looking lunch…love the school recap as well.
foodandfarm says
Do they use all natural bread making products? Veg options will be great along wit meats etc, such a great enterprise!
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
I can’t imagine a school more fun than sandwich school!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
Sandwich school sounds like fun 🙂
Be careful with that ice!
Enjoy the rest of your day 🙂
Stacey - The Habit of Healthy says
Aww, I can’t believe you feel over! It looks like you are still having fun at Great Harvest – enjoy!
Jess @ atasteofconfidence says
I love your ideas for your own sandwiches!
Dorry says
I love your creative healthy lunch. And I imagine your GH location will have amazing sandwich options – might have to make a trip from Texas once y’all are up and running. 🙂
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
I seriously have dreams of coming to your shop one day – but only if you make the GF bread!!! 🙂
Heather (heathers dish) says
I am totally fine with those sandwiches being secret…just makes ’em that much better!
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
Grapefruits are my one and only vice! Imeann, besides chocolate;)
I’m with Chels, you must make some gluten-free bread! And vegan bread:) Slash that pb-banana-granola-honey sammie sounds GLORIOUS, send me one?!
Camille says
Sandwich school looks so fun!
Two summers ago, my Mom, Sister and I went to Cape Cod and my Mom kept telling us that we were going to the Sundae School. My sister and I were beyond excited, thinking that it was literally a school teaching you how to make ice cream sundaes. Well, we got there and it turns out that it was just an ice cream shop located in an old Sunday School. It was delicious, but we were very disappointed. My Mom’s response: “I thought you knew! I was wondering why you guys were so excited…”
Cruel.
Kath says
Haha!
Anne P says
I can’t wait til your store opens and I come visit it. 🙂
natalie (the sweets life) says
Sandwich school sounds SO fun! Love it, and can’t wait to see what you guys come up with for your GH!
Katie says
I want to go to go sandwich school!!!!!!!!
So awesome, all the amazing sandwich combos there can be, and Im sure when you guys open your store you will have amazing ones! Im so excited for you guys!!!!
Ida says
I figured you two would have some amazing sandwich recipes of your own! I’m sure learning about popular recipes is very helpful though.
Natalie @ Will Jog For Food says
I’d LOVE to be in Sandwich School right now! I had a great sandwich the other day with Fig, Blue Cheese Spread, Ham & Prosciutto, delish!
lauren says
That’s the school I wish I went to!
Bess @ Bess Be Fit says
I love biscoff cookies!!! And I’m glad yall are trying to do the humanely raised meats…I agree with that 🙂
Annette says
Good ideas for swaps for your lunch! P.s. sandwich making sounds like a lot of fun! 🙂
Christine (The Raw Project) says
Ouch, hope you’re okay from the fall! Sounds like a great day anyway with wonderful sandwich ideas.
janey says
Your sandwhich idea sounds delish! its making me want one right now! must resist 🙂
Jess (Sweet Potato) says
Peanut butter and honey is such a great combination! I love to top it with cinnamon sugar. So yummy!
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
Sweet and spicy pecans sound so good. Hope you’re having fun!
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
I love your sandwich ideas. More and more people are becoming conscious of the politics and health concerns of factory farmed meat, and it’s awesome that you’re catering to that crowd!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Getting to make up your own sandwiches for your menu would be fun!
Erica says
What a cool adventure you two are on! I love reading all about these big steps to making your bakery dream become a reality! Have fun!
Formulating Foodie says
Those Pecans look fantastic! How fun!
Amanda @ Just Amanda J says
I love that you guys are going to make up some of your own menu and are going to support local humanely raised businesses/farms for your meat products.
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
omg i lovvvvve biscoff’s, gluten and all. I will gladly eat those. and fly delta when possible just to score some. lol
and black ice. that’s a memory from childhood…stay safe out on the roads!
Kiran says
I LOVE BISCOFF’s! Had it while visiting my sisters in Amsterdam and London. Aahhh.. Memories 🙂
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
I bet you’re going to have SO much fun coming up with great sandwich ideas! Yum!
stacey-healthylife says
Interesting the choice of lunch they served??? Fried chicken and french fries, not so healthy. Especially for a company that seems to be health minded.
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
This makes me so excited and I’m not even the one opening a bakery. I can’t wait to see you and Matt’s wonderful sandwich creations (and hopefully try one someday! 😀 )
Cara Craves... says
That’s my kind of school!
Annie@stronghealthyfit says
I love hearing about this trip! So exciting for you guys 🙂
Jen says
Your GH sandwiches are going to be awesome, I bet you will have people lining up every day to eat them!!!!
Jen
lindsay says
Loving these posts!! Completely random, but of course this made me think of you. I tried the McDonald’s oatmeal this morning and it was really good!! Way better than Starbucks, which I think is pretty decent. It was the perfect amounts of sweet and creamy with raisins, apple chunks and dried cranberries. I was afraid to check the nutritional info afterwards, assuming it was loaded with sugar, but I was pleasantly surprised!
Kath says
Good to know!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Looks amazing! It sounds like you two are having so much fun. I’m more than happy to be finished university, but sandwich school on the other hand sounds like a blast!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
Mmm, those pecans looks amazing!! Candied nuts are one of the greatest things. Ever.
Lauren says
That is why your shop is going to thrive. You and Matt are creative culinary geniuses! 🙂
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
Sandwich school sounds WAY more fun than normal school!
Pamela says
mmmm – there used to be a sandwich shop here that made PB, banana, strawberry, granola and honey. Twas yummy!
Caitlyn (A Spoonful of Life) says
I like your idea of serving a honey, PB, and granola sandwich. I would buy it!
rebecca lustig says
his hat totally encourages the ability to pull off the jason mraz look- just sayin!
Allison @ Happy Tales says
I hear ya, black ice – the DEVIL!
I want to come visit your store up in Charlottesville. Especially if you’ll be incorporating KERF recipes. Ahhhmazing!
Elizabeth @ The Sweet Life says
I love that you’ll be branching out at your store! Can’t wait to learn more.
Hannah says
Yes yes yes, you MUST introduce the world (on a greater scale) to the wonders of combining sweet and salty in sandwiches! Your cheddar jam sandwiches must also make an appearance 🙂
Kat says
I’m so excited for all posts you’ll write when your Great Harvest is up and running!
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
You always make grapefruits look so appetizing! Wish I liked them as much as you do. They taste slightly “burnt” to me, not just bitter. I actually like bitter and will eat plain lemons. ha!
Ash Bear says
Fun story: Today on our Delta flight someone asked the stewardess if she knew they made Biscoff spread. She said no, where did you hear that. The woman said, “oh I read blogs and this blogger, Kathy, is obsessed.” 🙂
Kath says
OMG!!! Hilarious!!
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
I bet those pecans would make excellent pecan buttah – mmm1
sarah (sarah learns) says
i love that you and matt have plans for some creative sandwiches! i guess i wouldn’t expect anything else from kerf, though!
Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries says
I have found a GH in my area – my fiance and I are visiting soon! Can’t wait! 🙂
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
I’m excited to see the creative touches that you put into your sandwich menus! 🙂
Natalia - a side of simple says
I think I’m going to have to make a road trip to your GH just BECAUSE of your future sandwich menu, gluten allergy aside!
Alaina says
I love Biscoff! Sandwich school looks like so much fun 🙂
Shannon (A Better Me) says
I so almost busted it twice yesterday! Man, it is beautiful there though! Totally worth a wipe-out 😀
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Mmm, you guys are going to have the best sandwich selection compared to any other GH! I may have to trek down from Canada to try one! 😉
jenifer says
Check out Dragonfly Farms. They are in Montpelier. I know they have beef, pork and chicken- i belive. It’s gorgeous and if nothing else would be a fun outing for you guys.
ruby red says
Your sandwich offerings sound great to me! I totally want to travel across state lines to visit your store, once it’s all up and running.
Autumn Tao says
Be sure the vegans get some love too! It’d be nice to see your business be a huge success and become a model for the country, hopefully bringing vegan eats everywhere (not that we have a Great Harvest near me in central Jersey!)
Kath says
Definitely. We have hopes for hummus, tofu and tempeh
Claire says
Do Great Harvest sandwiches automatically come with pickle spears? I hate to waste food, but don’t like pickles, so it bothers me to find an unexpected pickle leaking juice on my sandwich. If I forget to ask if a pickle is included, it is nice if they are wrapped (as in your photo). Anyway, I’m enjoying reading about your adventures in Montana!
Kath says
You can always say “no pickle!”
And we do wrap them and try to keep the juice off
Kirsten says
Looks like you are having a great time! Have been reading your blog for a while, but have never commented before!
I used to live in Montreal and there is a restaurant (Santropol) there that focuses on creative sandwich flavours – thought you might find it fun to look at their menu. They have lots of interesting flavour combos!
http://www.santropol.com/pages/rmenu.html
Kath says
oh yum!