Loni Stark
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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?