Where we currently live (and have for quite a few years) is my favoritest of my favorites: Owensboro, Kentucky – affectionately called the ‘Boro by usin’s. Cool town, good people, very low crime rate, 3 Starbucks, birthplace of The Depp, great parks, a killer walking trail, a beautiful downtown with a gorgeous view of the river, plenty of shopping, BBQ – and lots of it, etc.

I also love that Owensboro is within striking distance of so many other great places: Evansville, Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Greeen, Land Between the Lakes, St. Louis, and so on.

One of my favorite places in Owensboro is the Great Harvest Bread Co. store on Frederica Street. Their bread is phenomenal and they have more varieties than you ever knew existed. As for their sugar cookies (which are about as big as a child’s head), they make you happy to be alive, that’s all. Very, very happy to be alive and to have been born with a mouth.

Something else I’ve noticed about GHB Co. is the fact that they have the friendliest workers you’ll ever meet. It must be a requirement, if you don’t have a good personality and an upbeat disposition – you’re not goint to work at Great Harvest Bread Co. I swear, I’ve been a frequent flyer in and out of their doors for years and have NEVER (not once) encountered an unfriendly worker. They’re always smiling ear to ear and seem genuinely thrilled to see your face every time it walks through the doors.

How many places can you say that about?

The next time you find yourself in Owensboro, Kentucky, you HAVE to stop by  Great Harvest Bread Co. While their bread is beyond spectacular, they also have spreads, coffee, cookies, and more. They also have the greatest gift baskets you’d ever hope to send (or receive!).

Click HERE for some Focaccia recipes courtesy of the site. Word to your lid – it’s about to be flipped.

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