Michael Chiarello speaks on ‘cooking as a sport’ at Pebble Beach Food & Wine
The foreplay as he likes to refer to it. Michael even goes so far to say it should be sometimes messy, "...you want to be…
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.
Eiffel Tower, Paris: A visit to the icon of romance
Of all the beautiful sights, sounds and tastes of Paris, it is the Eiffel Tower that has stood out as its most prominent symbol. It…
Artist Diaries: A student without a teacher
This week art class was just not as fun. Lee Hartman could not make it and her cheerful and sometimes sarcastic humor was greatly missed.…
Sushi California, Berkeley: Fresh raw fish and live music lures in foodies
The sushi dinner was well executed. The highlight for me was the unagi. It was still warm with a sweet and peppery sauce.
Circus Finelli: A marvelously hilarious evening of absurdity at Stage Werx
One of the most wondrous experiences recently was an evening of Circus Finelli (‘Theater Review: ‘Circus Finelli’ is David Lynch approved entertainment – Nein!‘) at…
Pret a Manger, London: Hoisin Duck Wrap revisited
It didn’t take long after landing in London to find myself wooed by several Pret a Manger eateries along the busy, wet sidewalks. The last…
Paris Morning: Indulging in chocolates
Sunday morning in Paris was a truly indulgent experience. I had spent the previous day making and sampling chocolates at a course taught by Mélanie…
Slow cooking in the fast lane
Stepping off the plane from London at SFO, I had many issues occupying my mind. One was both the excitement of seeing my first shipment…
Springbrook National Park, Australia: Exploring nature and its deadly lore
I think the locals secretly enjoy reciting juicy tales of death and peril in the hands of exotic spider species or brown snakes.
Artist Diaries: Standing up my Lucie against the Impressionist Masters
This past weekend, I finally returned to my oil painting class with Lee Hartman at University Art after two weeks in Europe. Of all my…