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Kenya AA I’m in a bit of a rush today, because Trace and I are heading out of town as soon as I get done. We never had a chance to get away this summer–well, not the two of us … Continue reading
El Salvador Santa Rita Peaberry Can you believe that we are five days into September? The days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting cooler. It’s starting to feel like autumn is peeking around the corner, at least in … Continue reading
Fair Trade Nicaragua This week on Tuesday I took the tram up to High Camp at Squaw Valley for a hike with a class of second graders. My little girl was terrified on the ride up and down, but hiking … Continue reading
Natural Ethiopian Sidamo Last weekend we went camping at Lake Valley Reservoir, for one last family getaway before school began. It was good to be outdoors. The kids loved kayaking across the lake and climbing up the rocks above our … Continue reading
Brazilian Fazenda Pantano Yes, it’s that time of year again: the annual Nevada County fair. We were there for opening day, and the kids enjoyed gold panning, checking out the animals, playing Bingo, eating corn dogs, and watching the hatching … Continue reading
Kenya AA Trace and I took his ’68 Bronco up to Lake Tahoe last night, to celebrate his 50th birthday. We had the top off, which was lovely as we left the 90 degree weather in town, but we did … Continue reading
Guatemalan Atitlan The produce was lovely last night at the Thursday Night Market. There are three more weeks left, so you still have time to visit this fun and family-friendly event. It features live music, local vendors and artisans, and … Continue reading
Costa Rican Miel This has been a quiet week around the Fike ranch. Last Sunday we took the ferry to a San Francisco Giants game, and friends came over to swim on Wednesday, but otherwise it has been a calm … Continue reading
Rainforest Alliance Costa Rican Tarrazu The weather this week has felt like we jumped with both feet into late spring. We went from snow ten days ago, to temperatures in the 70’s this week. In our family the week was … Continue reading
Yemen Mocha Sanani This week we said good-bye to our sweet baker, Karen, who is moving out of town. She’s been baking for us for four and a half years, and this was her second stint at Carolines–after working here … Continue reading
Years ago I learned the old joke, “If April showers bring May flowers, what do Mayflowers bring? (Pilgrims).” Well around here, April brings giveaways and a celebration. This month marks our 32nd year of being in business, and we want … Continue reading
Organic Mexican I had the privilege this week of flying to Portland to stay with my brother’s two children while he and his wife were at the hospital for the birth of their third child. On Monday we enjoyed a … Continue reading