Journal

Learning before Launching
Coffee can be deceptive. It presents itself as a simple drink that is widely available, but behind the scenes it becomes dramatically complex. Inside of each bean is the blueprint... Read more...
Discovering Garça from Los Angeles
He was landing in Los Angeles in an hour or two. It had been a long time since we'd seen our Brother-in-law. The painful wait for visas, green cards, and... Read more...
The start of Café Mel
I found myself imagining a chaotic and international endeavor. I wanted to bring a piece of my wife's home in Bauru, São Paulo to the United States. What better way... Read more...