Loni Stark
Loni Stark is an artist at Atelier Stark, psychology researcher, and technologist whose work explores the intersection of identity, creativity, and technology. A self-professed foodie and adventure travel enthusiast, she collaborates on visual storytelling projects with Clinton Stark for Stark Insider. Her insights are shaped by her role at Adobe, influencing her explorations into the human-tech relationship. It's been said her laugh can still be heard from San Jose up to the Golden Gate Bridge—unless sushi, her culinary Kryptonite, has momentarily silenced her.
Joy of fruit trees
I finally stopped, basked in the sun, unwrapped a thinly peel-covered orange, broke off a big wedge, popped it into my mouth...and let the bursts of flavors explode.
Loreto Bay: Pathways to progress
The start of the pathways is a symbol of a new phase in our adventure building a vacation home in Loreto, Baja California Sur.
Fleur de Sel: Not your commonplace salt
What is true about most hand-crafted objects which later through industrialization and mass production become commonplace, is true for salt.
“S’mores No More” Caramilk rice crispy secrets (recipe)
This recipe playfully references the highly successful "Caramilk Secret" advertising campaign conceived by Gary Prouk.
5 Secrets for the ultimate fish taco
It was only after several trips down to Loreto, that I started to crave this Baja Californian archetype that represents one of the most sublime ways to devour fresh fish.
Interview: David Kinch, GQ Chef of the Year (video)
My most memorable Kinch experience was at the Napa Truffle Festival. Ken Frank hosted a super-star Michelin Chefs dinner (lustworthy) at his out-of-this-world La Toque restaurant in Napa.
Holy Mole: Baja breakfast
Then there are those special mornings. Ones where Clint and I stroll down the Loreto Malecon and stop into one of the little family-owned restaurants that dot the strip between the town and the Sea of Cortez.
Scuba diving in the Sea of Cortez
Declared "The World's Aquarium" by Jacques Cousteau, the Sea of Cortez is a scuba diver's ultimate candy shop.
SF Find: California Fusion cuisine in North Beach
I wanted a fresh, flavorful punch of a meal that was all gourmet in blue jeans. Find out if The House in North Beach was up to the task.