Loni Stark
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.
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.
Musings from Napa: California Chardonnay
If E. & J. Gallo were a wine varietal, perchance it would be a Chardonnay.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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...









