Loni Stark

Loni Stark
Loni Stark is an artist at Atelier Stark, self-professed foodie, and adventure travel seeker who has a lifelong passion for technology’s impact on business and creativity. She collaborates with Clinton Stark on video projects for Atelier Stark Films. It’s been said her laugh can be heard from San Jose all the way up to the Golden Gate Bridge. She makes no claims to super powers, although sushi is definitely her Kryptonite.

Wine pairings for the perfect Thanksgiving turkey dinner

The lines between red and white have loosened up with a focus more on how the meat is prepared rather than the color of the meat.

San Francisco: gdgt live

Smartphones, tablets and streaming entertainment devices were all the rage.
Dolce Spazio Gelato

Why gelato is better than ice cream

One of my happiest memories is associated with the creamy, cold, and intensely-flavored Italian version of ice cream, Gelato.

Kindle and the new car smell

Maybe it's the effects of nostalgia setting in...looking at paperbacks of the past through red wine-colored spectacles.

PG&E SmartMeter leaves me confused

The pamphlet has enticing images of bar graphs that would allow me to see where my energy usage was in the tiered electricity pricing model.
My Pumpkin

‘The real McCoy’ pumpkin pie recipe

With Halloween here and Thanksgiving just around the corner, I was inspired to not only make a pumpkin pie, but actually use a real pumpkin instead of the canned variety.
Analog alarm clock

Why I love analog clocks

I have never been able to figure out how to set any of the digital alarm clocks I have owned.
Pane Italiano Qualita, Berkeley

PIQ Berkeley: Old-world Italian breads, modern flair

My many visits to cafes in Rome came flooding back.

The Loreto Project: Photo contest finalists announced!

As you can see, the 2011 Loreto Calendar is shaping up to being the best one yet. So far 44 calendars have been pre-ordered. You can order your calendar here.
How to hold a wine glass

Wine Etiquette: How to hold a wine glass

Do we have a clash between business and wine etiquette? Does one sacrifice the wine or your host's carpet?