Coffee Nirvana

I've sipped it all, local, chain, organic, fair trade, even bad Folger's crystals, but this is my all-time favorite COFFEE. When my sister recently embarked on a visit to her homeland (Minn-E-SODAH) she stuffed her small carry-on suitcase with Vashon's finest! (Sorry that you didn't have enough room for the garden gnome or your running shoes). Try the Guatemalan Reserve or the Orca Blend - my two favorites. In case you don't have a sister on the island, The Vashon Island Coffee Roasterie can ship its freshest beans to you.

VICR is run by a foundation that protects the growers. They also donate money to charities. See the official website for more details. And if you ever get a chance, a visit to the Roasterie/Coffee Shop is reminiscent of a "Seattle-ish" experience. All around, I like supporting this type of business better than tossing it into the coffers of national coffee types. My taste buds love it too. I promise, it's worth every sip and most definitely good 'til the last drop! 

Coffee Stained Fishing

I sip my warm coffee and cream while gracefully boarding the 16' Lund fishing boat - my French press in tow. I zoom across Lake Osakis with splashes of cold water hitting my back. The clouds open for the hot sun. My face is sheltered by a trusty floppy brimmed hat strapped under my chin. Looking around the lake as if I have never seen it before, I breathe in blue, green and shimmering light. My sips are silent against the churning waves. Drinking coffee and eating homemade ginger molasses cookies is better than catching fish. Peace. Coffee. Cookies. Waves. Fish. Outside. Sun. Boating. Morning. Fresh.

Check out my favorite coffee from Vashon, WA, order over the internet. (Guatemalan Reserve mmm!)