Bola Granola

Our Story

People tell us it's the best they've had, but you'll have to decide for yourself!

-Michele, Owner

Michele Miller has had a passion for good food since her childhood in the Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts, when she watched her Parisian mother turn out elegant dinners and delicious desserts. She discovered early on that food gives pleasure, both to those who make it and those who eat it.

Michele began her professional career at Alice Brock’s infamous restaurant and opened Suchele Bakers in Lenox in 1975. Artisanal breads, European pastries, and all-American pies were produced in her tiny store front bakery. She pioneered prix-fixe dining at the now-famous Old Inn on the Green in New Marlborough and opened the iconic Boiler Room Café in 1987, where she was chef and owner until closing it in 1997.

For four years, Michele traveled the globe as a corporate flight attendant. She sought out local foods during stopovers from Beijing to Manaus to Capetown, preparing gourmet meals in the tiny galleys of airborne jets. In the spring of 2008, Michele introduced BOLA granola, an artisanal granola she makes by hand. This delicious granola has always been a staple of family life and a favorite at the bakery and the restaurant. Now Bola granola wins new fans every day at groceries, food coops, and health food stores throughout the northeast.

Michele uses all organic grains and 20% almonds. A serving of Bola provides ten grams of protein and 20% of daily fiber, but this is nourishment greater than the sum of its parts. The crunchy good taste and absolute freshness keep you coming back for more. Michele is an original whose way with food is now coming to you from the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts.