Molly and Joey Clayton's dreams are becoming reality after less than five years of marriage. Molly, an accomplished chef and business owner, and Joey, an aspiring farmer, have combined their passions to create the delicious meals offered by Bon Vie Kitchen. Together, they have built a home and also a thriving business near a small rural town in South Louisiana. A fully licensed commercial kitchen
sits adjacent to the home they share with their six children and, nearby, pastures are grazed by a herd of Berskhire hogs, as well as grass fed cattle and lamb. Molly began to realize the importance of knowing exactly where their family's food originated when their daughter was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. She put all of her focus on creating balanced, nutrient dense meals for her family. Meals prepared with ingredients that had not been treated with hormones, antibiotics, pesticides or preservatives. Joey, having always wanted to be a farmer, has also taken action to bring the couple's goals into reach. He grows many of the vegetables and herbs that Molly uses in the kitchen. Anything which is needed that Joey does not produced on their small farm is outsourced from other local farmers. The couple has enjoyed getting to know the people who embrace the farm life as their livelihood. On a quest to get back to REAL food and using the cleanest possible ingredients, the foodie and the farmer have found their perfect niche in the world: feeding others the high quality meals that they would feed their own family. This is their pledge to their customers. Bon Vie- Enjoy the good life!
“Just before we were married, Joey asked me where I saw my business in the next 5 years. I told him that I could definitely see us growing the food that I produce in our meals. Joey had a good laugh at that and told me that it was a ridiculous idea. Yet, here we are. It's been less than 5 years since that day and while I hate to say I told you so..." - Chef Molly Clayton
