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No "Day Olds", so where do they go?

March 19, 2010

Most days we have little left on our shelves by days end. As a part of our commitment to the community what is left over is sent off to the food bank or one of the small local stores in the community. In this way our daily breads never become waste or leftovers. As part of our ongoing community support we supply bread and bun products to many charitable organizations and fundraiser events.In addition to this we have a “no tipping” policy; it is our pleasure to serve our customers. When we do receive tips and gratuities our staff collect them and pass them on to some of the local community charities or projects. This gives us all a warm, encouraging feeling of making a personal commitment as a family, to our community.

Welcome to our brand new "old" place.

March 05, 2010

Grains Bakery is a concept that Bernadette brought into being with the help of several highly qualified construction professionals along with the special assistance of the Product Specialists at Dawn Foods. In 2005 the transformation of the bakery took place. The 25 plus years as a Bunsmaster were tucked away and the new, warm, friendly “Big Red Barn” emerged replete with cedar beams, stone walls and a weather vane on top. Inside the front door customers were welcomed to a new “old” place. Open beams and antique tables, rustic shelving and bright display cases brought a whole new line of artisan baking to our customers: prepared fresh each day and served to perfection. 

Gluten Free Fresh Baked Products

March 05, 2010

Over the past winter we’ve been researching the need to bring “fresh baked” gluten-free products to the Comox Valley. We’ve often talked to customers who queried us on different items for their diets and this particular need presented a wonderful opportunity to serve a broad request. Gluten free relates to the removing of any source of gluten from the bread and bun making process. In order to provide a healthy, tasty “bread” product without wheat, the key gluten contributor to breads, much effort was needed to get the right combination of flours and baking components. Our results incorporate brown rice, tapioca, potato, and chana (chick pea) flours along with Xanthum Gums, gluten free sugar, salt, canola oil, and water to ensure the best taste in our gluten free finished product. We produce these breads and buns during a production shift that is completely separated from our regular bakery operations and ensure that all the equipment is dedicated to gluten free production. From mixing equipment to baking pans each item is not exposed to ingredients that have any gluten content. When we serve the products our staff use a dedicated slicer for all gluten free breads. Come on in and try one of our new gluten-free breads, sweets or order up a gluten free cake for your special occasion.

It's time to "PIG OUT" on the Patio

March 05, 2010

Once this wonderful weather we all know and love in the Comox Valley settles down we’re looking forward to offering a “BBQ Delight” on our patio. Our “PIG OUT on the Patio” will serve a succulent selection of venison, buffalo, beef and pork brats and burgers cooked on our “pellet fired” BBQ to slide into one of the many great buns that we bake fresh daily at GRAINS. Sit and savour or “grab and go” you’ll enjoy a healthy “pig out”. Check out our weekly menu and come on in for a great time.