There's Only One BOLA!

In the rush of the seasons or the headlines of the day, change is a constant, visible or hidden. For decades now I've been fortunate to come to this spot for a refresh. Over the course of many years the changes to this edge of our world are stark reminders.

The ocean seems as robust as ever but we know that balances within it have shifted. Here at BOLA granola we are always adapting too. Better systems and skills, new team members, and all the chaos of the recent pandemic have brought change. One thing that hasn't changed is BOLA granola. We are still committed to turning out our favorite granola in small batches....and I love my job in quality control.

When I'm at the shore I am particularly eager to make this simple soup with the catch of the day.

Simple Soup
I use 4-6oz of fresh cod and 6-8 littleneck clams per serving. Prepare 2 stainless skillets with 1/2 bottle of dry vermouth or white wine, several bay leaves and sprigs of thyme, some thin sliced onion and several cloves of crushed garlic. Bring to a simmer and poach the fish until just cooked. Steam the clams open. Strain the clam broth into the fish broth and stir in enough good heavy cream (1/4c /serving). Add smoked shellfish to warm them. Lay the cod and shellfish into bowls and pour the cream mixture over all. Sprinkle with garnish and serve.