Ah, the Peaberry Coffee Bean. SoooOoo popular in the U.S. and unique in itself.   Let me explain: Only a small percentage of any crop is “peaberry”.   Peaberries are a “mutation” whereby the seed of the coffee cherry, normally two halves or flat beans, form a “cylinder” or “pearl” shape instead and DO NOT divide. Sometimes you might hear the term “PearLberries”. They have super awesome roasting qualities because of their “roundness” -  It’s a popular one with …

XTERRA has been a passion sport of mine ever since I moved to Culpeper and  I always travel with my beans !   “Xterra” Cup Series “are the nations leading off road triathlon series  .  Several Friends of World Bean Roasthers will be competing on Sunday June 14,  including myself.   Check out the website if you are interested in joining the thousands that will be out there next weekend!  The Xterra family is just that…”family” oriented.  That impressed me – they cater to all family members — kids —-  even …

Hey ladies out there!      There is a fun and yummy way to network with other women who own businesses!  I attended this luncheon a couple of years back with my mother and sister – mainly because mom is a member of River Bend Golf and Country Club – it’s that comfort zone thing you know  – for those of you who  don’t have contacts in Northern Virginia, well now ‘s your chance !  It was so much fun!!!  I am going again..don’t remain so local that you forget …