I went for a walk earlier today, and with apologies to all of you on the east coast, it sure looks like spring out there.  The header picture was taken in front of the local historic Episcopal Church and I think every plant on their grounds was blooming.  I've seen sandhill cranes flying north, and this morning there were thirteen robins outside my bedroom window.  Sure signs that spring has sprung.

Becky serving our coffee-rubbed tri-tip at last years Foothills Celebration

Oh and welcome to March!  In our family this is quite a birthday month.  My daughter will be celebrating next week, and she is counting down the days.  Who doesn't love to be the princess for the day?  Actually she requested a family trip instead of a party, and she informed us that she will be wearing her birthday crown all weekend.  So make that princess for three days.

The downside to all of this blooming and blossoming is that it's a good indicator our drought forecast hasn't changed.  But on the bright side, the outlook is good for the Foothills Celebration tomorrow: it's supposed to be a high in the 70's!  It will be a good day for food and wine tasting.

This week's coffee is our Rwanda Akagera Bourbon.  This was one part of our popular Christmas Coffee this year, but I don't think that we've featured it solo since last November.  It comes from a cooperative in Rwanda where over half of the members are women.  Together they are able to provide fertilizer to their farmers and offer medical insurance.

This Rwandan is roasted light and has lovely floral tones.  It's sweet and the acidity almost bubbles on your tongue.  For such a light coffee the flavor lingers, and it finishes with nutty tones. 

--Holly F ike