Photography by Molly Blake
 
How popular is Lucy’s Granola (lucysgranola.com; $7.50 to $8.50)? Popular enough that a U.S. ambassador insists on having the mix of Maine honey, maple syrup, oats, wheat, spelt, cranberries, and raisins shipped overseas. A poet from Illinois calls it “the best” she’s ever had. One NYC toddler won’t stop crying “mah, mah” which, according to his mother, means he wants “more, more” of the healthy snack. From diplomats to poets and toddlers, Lucy Benjamin is finding fans across the country thanks to her use of quality local ingredients and a simple, family-orientated creation process. By either Lucy herself, or her two teenage daughters, Imogen and Cecily, every batch of granola is turned by hand while Lucy’s husband, Clifton, places one of three labels (original, extra-seedy, or gluten-free) on each package. Find Lucy’s Granola at over thirty locations in Maine or order online from lucysgranola.com