Loni Stark

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.

Organic vegetable gardens: Have your cake and eat it too

Vegetable gardens can be just as beautiful, or even more stunning than purely ornamental gardens.
Real Housewives Loreto

How the Real Housewives of Orange County caught my attention

Gretchen and Slade stayed in the Presidential Suite at the newly-opened Villa del Palmar in Loreto, Baja California Sur.
The views from William Hill Estate.

Musings from Napa: California Chardonnay

If E. & J. Gallo were a wine varietal, perchance it would be a Chardonnay.
Summer BBQ: Appetizer Idea and Recipe

BBQ Party: “Sunshine in a Bite” sundried tomatoes and salami appetizer recipe

My recipe for "Sunshine in a Bite" sundried tomatoes and salami crackers will hold your hamburger and corn-on-the-cob loving guests at bay while you grill up a storm.
Harvested lavender

Spa Retreat: How to Make Lavender Oil (Cold-Pressed Method)

The smell of lavender relaxes and makes one conjure up memories of the last luxurious day at the spa.
Cochon Heritage Fire, Napa Valley

Offal: The art of whole animal cooking and eating

I grew up in a family that would joke about who would eat the duck's butt or fight for the duck brains during a multi-course Peking duck feast.

Artist Diaries: Painting is about relationships

When I stand in the middle of the Musée d'Orsay, my heart simultaneously aches and cries out in joy.
Twist 'n' Grate from Microplane

Reinventing the cheese grater to save space

I realize that the Twist N Grate solves a well-known problem in modern times. No, it is not the shortage of cheese...it is the shortage of space, kitchen space.
Vegetable Gardening - Tips for keeping animals out of your garden

Organic Gardening: Tips for keeping the critters out (video)

Rumor of the juicy tomatoes at Chez Loni's vegetable garden spread as I saw more and more tomatoes damaged from backyard critters.
Urban Planter Box Design

Urban Vegetable Gardening: Inspiration and how-to plans

When Dan K. sent me the photos of what he had built, I was not only impressed, I also knew I had to share it with all of you. He didn't just build one planter box...