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.
Say cheese! Holiday family portraits from serious to silly
Today, we embark on the journey back to the San Francisco Bay Area after spending a week in Ottawa, Canada with family. Several digital cameras have ensured that we captured most memorable moments. We have the serious holiday family portraits, but the ones I really enjoy are the photos...
Vancouver 2010: Gearing up for the Winter Olympics with pins and keychains
The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia are drawing near and the excitement is building with the Olympic torch relay. However, nothing announces that the Olympics are coming to a town or country than the onslaught of souvenirs.
While at the local Loblaws grocery store picking up some humus,...
Sushi Rock, San Francisco: Sushi and bento boxes served at a fast and friendly tempo
Surprisingly, one of my favorite dishes from what we selected from the menu was the sea bass teriyaki.
Holiday Eats: Another turkey’s journey from deep fryer to table
Yesterday, I posted an entry on the fate of our Christmas turkey entitled "Holiday Eats: One turkey's journey from oven to table". As a follow on, Patterson, a reader and occasional contributor to StarkSilverCreek, sent in photos from another recent turkey dinner. On that particular occasion, the turkey was...
‘A Night of Glamour’ Brownie Ice Cream Cake: Revisiting the little black dress of desserts
A while back I discussed the wonders of chocolate shavings and edible gold flakes for dressing up a brownie ice cream cake recipe.
This recipe and technique was used again recently to create a beautiful sweet ending to a family dinner. Instead of a square mold, a circular pan was...
‘Welcome to the NeighborHOOD Project’ at Sargent Johnson Gallery in San Francisco
After a tour of the exhibit, I entered the theater for some fairy godmother magic with the production of 'Cinderella'.
Holiday Eats: One turkey’s journey from oven to table
As the saying goes, "In a turkey and wine dinner, the grape vines are involved, the turkey is committed."
The politics behind the Stark’s Christmas table seating plan
If you were the host of a Christmas day or eve party, did you figure out a seating plan for all the guests or did you let them sit where ever they wanted?
With NFL Sunday football playing in the background here, I am reminded of the drama and politics...
Christmas morning opening presents tradition at the Stark’s
Golf balls and Licorice Scotties satisfied Peter's love of golf, candies and his Scottish heritage.
Holiday Eats: A traditional Christmas Day morning breakfast
Christmas morning is a ritual here at the Stark's. One of them is that after all the presents are opened, we proceed to the breakfast nook for our traditional Christmas breakfast which includes Canadian back bacon, toast with homemade jam, scrambled eggs and a tall glass of orange juice...
