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.
‘Delectably Distracting’ King trumpet mushroom, basil and brie pastrami panini recipe
Inspired by a trip to Rome and two giant meaty king trumpet mushrooms.
Artist Diaries: How do you know when an oil painting is complete?
Part of being a good artist, according to my oil painting teacher, is to know when to stop. Stop painting.
In the last episode of The Artist Diaries, this was the topic of contention and great drama. This week, I had to face the very same question. I try to...
La Table de Lauriston, Paris: Classic french cuisine, unpretentious and sublime
For my main course, I decided to order the Coquilles Saint-Jacques avec risotto reggiano (scallops and risotto).
Building a vegetable planter box for Mother’s Day
I love getting photos and emails from everyone who has downloaded the plans to my vegetable planter box and built one, two or even three of their very own. These photos come from S. Curry who also took some of the advice from the many comments posted and made...
Teatro ZinZanni in San Francisco celebrates ten years and the start of ZinZanni Camp
Teatro ZinZanni, set along the historic San Francisco waterfront, provides an escape from the city into a whimsical world of cabaret, acrobatics, and comedy...all accompanied by a five course gourmet feast. I experienced the ZinZanni world at its 10th Anniversary event ("10th anniversary ‘Teatro ZinZanni’ a memorable evening of...
Cafe Massena, Paris: Savoring a moment to enjoy a latte
On a busy day in Paris between meetings, I was able to find a moment of relaxation when I decided to rest at Cafe Massena having arrived a few minutes early for my next appointment. I wasn't expecting much as I gratefully let my shoulders sink into a...
Artist Diaries: Branches go in and a conversation on the art market in San Francisco
This week I wasn't able to make it to art class since I was in Napa picking up some wine and touring some wineries. However, since I have my art studio set up, I have been following Lee's direction and adding the smaller branches to the trees. I don't...
Philip K. Howard on legal reform, ‘Life Without Lawyers’ and TED
Legal reform advocate Philip K. Howard (LIFE WITHOUT LAWYERS) talks with Stark Insider in a podcast about what it might take to fix the American legal system.
Solar Update: April 2010, vegetable gardening tips and tricks
The graph for the energy production of our SunPower solar panels tells the story of April. April showers bring May flowers. The various dips in production curve signals days in which it was cloudy and rainy in April.
Thanks to the combination of rain and sun, our rose bushes in...
‘Aromatherapy for the Soul’ Pea, Leek and Chard Soup
Since I joined a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program this season, I've received plentiful bunches of leeks and chard in my weekly portions of vegetables and fruits. It was inspiration to create my latest recipe, 'Aromatherapy for the Soul' Pea, Leek and Chard Soup.
This soup is designed to calmly...
