Our Story
Rainbow Trout Kitchen began with a love for adventure and the outdoors. In 2010, Jakie’s eight-year-old son Peter took a recipe shared with his family while on a fly fishing trip and began selling it to friends and other customers. For 10 years he was a successful entrepreneur, growing his customer base to include corporate clients and a boutique hotel in Virginia. Everyone loved his classic, handmade granola. When he was ready to go off to college, his customers were wondering where they would get their go-to fuel for the day.
That’s where Jakie and her good friend Ashley stepped in. The duo has a trusted relationship from working together and partnering on many volunteer projects in Richmond over the years. It was a bonus that Ashley was one of Peter’s frequent customers and loves the granola. So in 2020 they embarked on a new adventure to share healthy and delicious Rainbow Trout granola far and wide!
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Ashley Wallace and Jakie Bowles
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Peter Bowles (age 8) showing his little brother, William how to make granola in 2010.