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Stick with an unroasted green tea if you don't like bitter. I had a heavily roasted japanese green tea which tasted like I smoked a cigarette and it was very good.
The tea you bought is not the right kind. Head to a nice tea shop and sample before you buy.

I don't know, but your duck eggs look different. Normally it should be a bright yellow-red color. I have been looking for a good recipe to make salted duck eggs.

This method makes a great cup of coffee, but the problem is you have to wait about 15-20 minutes.

This is good, can't wait for the next part.

No Crazy Horse or Big Bear?

This is worth the cost and trip. They also have some good oysters. You should also try the fish tacos with coleslaw, a special on certain nights of the week.

french baguette and some nice cheese.

Great idea- Recycled Bottle Glassware:

truffle over mac and cheese

Bone in rib-eye

I want to visit the beer garden. You cannot find Russian River stuff on the east coast

70, my average.

Wow a perfect 10. Most of the fruit mentioned can be bought at Chinatowns or Asian supermarkets.