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I love trying out beans from all over the world: Ethiopia, Nicaragua, Peru, Columbia are just a few among my favorites. Each have their own distinct flavor profile: fruity, chocolaty or nutty. I gravitate towards fruity and sour taste akin to …

More roses from San Jose Municipal Rose Garden:

In general, I believe that any reason for people to travel abroad and widen their perspectives and beliefs is a good idea. This is a choice and a small nudge to do something different for once. Just like with any marketing, the positioning of “DNA …

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It wasn't working for me either when I checked a few minutes ago, but now embedded photos show up just fine. I've checked in different browsers to make sure. Perhaps @Eric can give you a better answer on what was causing this. Thanks for the …

After drinking traditionally brewed "drip coffee" for a couple of years, I started having stomach pains due to its acidity. So when I first tried Pour Over style brewed coffee, I thought it was light flavored yet aromatic. I was used to bitterness …

I usually buy beans from local coffee shops or my Farmer’s Market coffee guru: Carlos from “Cosmic Coffee.” But in a pinch I might give Starbuck’s “reserve” beans a shot. At times when I’m in desperate need of a “coffee lift” nothing beats Nitro …

There is also plenty of space for tables and lounge chairs to choose from.

The atmosphere of this Starbucks is airy and friendly. Great vibe!

I didn’t even know about the Clover Brewing method, so I tried it and liked it. Stronger aroma than a pour over, but also a bit more acidic. The fresh cup of clover brewed Kenya beans was perfect. I got lost in my screen for an hour, while sipping …

Occasionally, on a busy morning when I have to rush out the door, I skip my ritual. That guarantees a grumpy start to the day. Normally, I would scramble to one of my local coffee shops like Big Mug or Voyager that offer pour overs. But what to do …

Every morning at home I brew my own cup of freshly ground Ethiopia or Peru beans, carefully pouring hot water over them. My preferred ratio of water vs grinds is 250 grams of water for 15 grams of ground beans, while my girlfriend prefers 250 grams …

I just need to choose which beans to have from their “reserve” collection. They offer beans from Kenya, Brazil, Colombia, Vietnam and even Uganda. Looks like my local Starbucks is really stepping up their coffee making game!

The new Starbucks in Santa Clara Square, CA, now makes coffee in any 5 manual brewing methods. So long as I’m willing to wait an extra few minutes to while they make it. My favorite is the Pour Over method.

A bit surprised by how fast the connection is on the weekend. One would think that people are streaming movies and games so it should be lower. The results are from San Jose, California with Comcast.

Although more common on the coast, these flowers hold their own!

Pacific Coast beach by Half Moon Bay had these beautiful flowers blooming this weekend:

After a long winter and a chilly (for Bay Area) spring, my mini-rose garden on the front porch is showing signs of new life.

I’m also excited to see other entries, but just like Chris, I’m getting server time out errors for the last 2 days 😢.

I have to say that Harley-Davidson’s StaCyc 16” electric bike looked a lot nicer in person. I wish when I was growing up I had one. Kids these days are so lucky!

I believe there is a special deal for the cases where significant other doesn’t approve the expense. Just reframe it as a “combo deal” for the kids. Who would say NO to the kids, right? 😉

Thank you, Joe and Josh, for an awesome tour!

There are three color options but only Vivid Black stole my heart. The Orange Fuse and Yellow Fuse, cool-sounding matte finishes, but not as timeless.

I wish we could have played with the head unit. It was off because it was still in development, but the promo videos and pics got my attention. It will show a lot more than basics (speed, range, mode, etc.). When connected via Harley’s Connect app …

The story-telling format on Cake of commentary with photos and rich link embeds (show preview of the link) is definitely unlocking all kinds of possibilities. When this format is weaved in a Panel conversation, where only panelists can post but …