Made In Virginia 2013: Good News Granola, Charlottesville

Good News Granola

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If Good News Granola had been around in the ’60s, hippies wouldn’t have been so skinny. Hope Lawrence, founder of Hudson Henry Baking Co. (named for her 6- and 3-year-old sons) has devised four deliciously unparalleled flavors that we would eat for breakfast, lunch, dessert at dinner and for snacks in between. Maple, Pecans & Coconut and Cashews & Coconut were in our newsroom for about a nanosecond before they disappeared, leaving our frenzied staff a little snoozy and, frankly, rather indolent. Labels on each bag bear encouraging words and some advice for living right; “Truly good news in the morning,” according to Lawrence. Labels should come with the warning: Do not eat when on deadline. Now, if we can just get our hands on some Pecans & Chocolate and Maple and Walnuts. Available online and at select stores, including Libbie Market in Richmond, Whole Foods and feast! in Charlottesville, and Dean & Deluca stores. $8/12 ounce bag HudsonHenryBakingCo.com