In Napa: The Morimoto butter-yellow chair experience (Video)
If there's one thing I might know it's sushi. I seek it out at every opportunity. Sushi is one of those gifts of life, and…
Loni Stark
Loni Stark is an artist at Atelier Stark, psychology researcher, and technologist whose work explores the intersection of identity, creativity, and technology. Through StarkMind, she investigates human-AI collaboration and the emerging dynamics of agentic systems, research that informs both her academic work and creative practice. 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.
Book Review: ‘Enchantment’ by Guy Kawasaki
His notions of refocusing from a specific point in time to emphasizing that enchantment is a long-term investment and that enchantment builds over time are…
A Truffle Adventure: In Napa with A&E’s Doug Duda
For digging up truffles, I learned that pigs have been replaced by dogs... at least in the U.S. Here you'll see Bill Collins' adorably cute…
Preview: Tony Bourdain’s No Reservations season 7 (premiere)
In this short clip, you might be surprised to hear Bourdain say, "What is this... Beverly Hills?!" ... in reference to a dining district in…
The road to our Loreto Bay home
If my life was a novel, perhaps this smooth asphalt road would signify that calmer waters are ahead for the Loreto Bay development. Dare we…
All-Clad d5: Addiction?
Unbeknown to Clint, last Saturday, I once again dragged him to WS on our weekend errand run and sure enough, there, leaning against one of…
All-Clad d5: Love and Lust (Hands-on/Review)
Yet in the end, as I trace the All-Clad logo on the top of the lid handle, I know it transcends all reason.
Watermelon radish
Although you would think such a stunning beauty would be "designer", it is actually a heirloom variety of daikon radishes originating from China.
Scent of a truffle
It was with much relief and heady excitement when I was able to finally inhale the aromas of a truffle. Thankfully I didn't start squealing.
How to dress up your champagne
Not only does the hibiscus flower infuse a hint of sweetness to the champagne, but it puts on an impressive visual show.