Clinton Stark

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Don’t miss out: new, exclusive content available in StarkSilverCreek newsletter

BY CLINTON STARK — 04.28.2009

We have so much interesting, exciting and informative content (at least we think) coming your way: the latest in wine, home gardening projects like vegetable…

Food & Wine

When you absolutely must have your espresso on the go

BY CLINTON STARK — 04.28.2009

Made by mypressi, it’s called the ‘TWIST’, sells for $129 and uses Co2 cartridges (via a “pneumatic engine”), so power is not required. May I…

Food & Wine

Artesa Vineyards & Winery’s new head of winemaking, Mark Beringer, on ‘WineTales’

BY CLINTON STARK — 04.27.2009

For those of you that love Pinots and Chardonnays, we have a special guest on the latest ‘Wine Tales’ episode. Mark Beringer is a 5th…

News

Weekly digest #17: Twitter, CNN, Ashton Kutcher, Susan Boyle, B2B – discuss!

BY CLINTON STARK — 04.26.2009

It seems like social networking is reaching a fever pitch. At every turn, someone mentions Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and, of course, Google. Not that we…

News

2007 Clos du Bois Pinot Grigio – All mineral, all the time (84 pts, $8.99)

BY CLINTON STARK — 04.25.2009

There’s nothing wrong with minerals or tanins. It’s only when they’re alone that it becomes a problem. Imagine a building without the architecturally interesting facade.…

News

Weekend viewing… not on TV, but on SSC

BY CLINTON STARK — 04.24.2009

I’ve read, and others who know much more about this sort of thing have confirmed, that in 2010 the Web will overtake TV as the…

Theater and Stage

‘Stage combat demo’ – How to throw a punch like a pro

BY CLINTON STARK — 04.23.2009

Barzin makes a great coach and even leads Loni through a "fight". How does she do?

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2007 Castoro Cellars Chardonnay – not too bad (86 pts., $9.99)

BY CLINTON STARK — 04.22.2009

We’re working the Trader Joe’s wine shelves here. So don’t shoot for the moon. It’s about value and decent wines, with some very good ones…

News

It’s alive!

BY CLINTON STARK — 04.22.2009

Thank you all for such an emotional outpouring of support for the concern over our severely pruned tree out front. It’s nice that you care.…

Gardening

5 Spring project ideas (including at least 1 for the guys)

BY CLINTON STARK — 04.21.2009

Yes, yes, I know, you’ve heard it a million times already. Spring is in the air. Flowers are blooming, people are dancing. For some reason…