Loni Stark
Showing up is half the battle
Skills and smarts are critical to any endeavor, but are they overvalued? What role does sheer determination and "balls to the wall" play?
Top picks & tips for fireworks in the Bay Area
Fourth of July and in the mood for some fireworks? Your not alone as fireworks are one of the key images that most people have when they think of Independence Day.
2011 Loreto Calendar: Stargazing on beach
Dave writes: "This picture was taken on the east side of the peninsula/rock that connects to the golf course and the south end of the beach. Hope it makes the cut!"
Fourth of July party perfect recipes
Whether your hosting or attending a Fourth of July party, here are some surefire recipes that are simple to create from my California Kitchen.
Chasing sushi on the Big Island
Some sushi lovers are purists, admiring the years of training to perfect simplicity until it's sublime. Others declare devotion to the explosive creativity.
Puzzling flatbread, simple verdict
The locals were right. Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen is a must stop foodie destination when you visit Walla Walla.
Two reasons to love the new terminal at San Jose Airport
This morning, when my flight to Hawaii was ready to board, I was sad to leave my seat at the gate. Why?
2011 Loreto Calendar: We’re off to the races!
The first year, we as a community raised $1,376 for Animalandia. In our second year, we raised $4,190 for the children of the Internado School of Loreto.
The many layers of a winemaker in disguise
Blowing someone's cover can be tricky business. On the surface, Walla Walla wine country is a sleepy, idyllic town (WineTube TV: Walla Walla in 60 seconds). Yet my visit to the area proves that not everything is as it first appears in this sweet onion capital.
My adventures all started...
Scenes from a Napa Winery Party: Wine, food and photography
Picking up wine club selections instead of having them shipped to our doorstep is a mighty fine reason to head up to Napa.