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.

Solar Update: August 2009 was the calm before the storm

I can't say that August was particularly calm from a schedule and activities perspective. However, it was relatively calm compared to the whirlwind of activities that will hit shortly with the upswing in business travel and a great start to the SF Bay Area theatre season with TheatreWorks' "Yellow...

2010 Loreto Calendar: Photo submissions by David Valera

The net proceeds from the sale of this year's calendar will go to benefit the children of the Internado School of Loreto, BCS.

2010 Loreto Calendar: Photo submissions by Cathy and Dan Getman

I also recorded the first of what I hope are several updates on the progress of our 2010 Loreto Calendar.

2010 Loreto Calendar: Photo submissions by Chris Sessions

One of the charming features of the town of Loreto are the stone buildings and large wooden doors that add a sense of character and history to the Baja landscape.

2010 Loreto Calendar: Photo submissions by Cyndi Lundy

As many readers have commented, it will be hard to choose 12 favorites amongst such wonderful photos.

2010 Loreto Calendar: Photo submissions by Al Graichen

Similar to last year, in order to ensure the most support goes to benefit the charity, the only costs incurred is for the printing and shipment of calendars.
Culinary Institute Vintners Hall of Fame at Greystone Napa

A trip down CIA’s Vintners Hall of Fame

Inaugural inductees included André Tchelistcheff, Harold Olmo, Gustave Niebaum, Robert Mondavi, Charles Krug, Agoston Haraszthy, Georges de Latour, Brother Timothy, Maynard Amerine and Carl Heinrich Wente.

Is it mañana yet?: The adventures of building a home in Loreto Bay

It was at the Inn at Loreto Bay at a sales presentation with the original founders of the vision and company, TSD Loreto.

“Pass the Chardonnay” Crab and Arugula Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

With such a refreshing salad, the only thing left to say is "Pass the Chardonnay". Salut!

Zork spotting at Costco today: The pros and cons of alternative wine closures

While at Costco today, I spotted these bottles of wine with the Zork plastic alternative wine closures. These alternative wine closures were introduced into the market to address the problem of "cork taint" which impacts about 5-15% (percentages vary from different sources) of wine sealed with natural cork per...