“Let’s Cozy Up” roasted beet and goat cheese salad recipe
Gone are the days when salads consisted of some wilted green leaves and a bottle of undecipherable salad dressing from the supermarket. Today, salads are…
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.
Live Earth Farm: Arrival of the first shipment of organic, locally-grown vegetables and fruits
While in London, Clint picked up our first shipment of the season from Live Earth Farm produce. Live Earth Farm is a local farm operated…
Devouring Paris: One croissant, one cabaret, and one masterpiece at a time
Paris: one weekend, five senses and unlimited possibilities. This trip to Europe was a densely packed macaroon of business and pleasure. I’ll share more photos…
Dinner at Chez Bob and Sandy
A couple of weeks ago, Bob and Sandy J— had us over for a wonderful lobster dinner. It was a fabulous evening where we finally…
Artist Diaries: Trying to capture the beauty of Lucie Stern
My oil painting of the Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto is taking shape. This week I outlined the railings on the balcony and sketched…
Live Earth Farm’s regular season starts April
Ever since reading both of Michael Pollan’s books, The Omnivore’s Dilemma and In Defense of Food, I’ve been trying to look for ways to eat…
Boonerwurrung Cafe, Australia: Simple life pleasures squeezed between a panini press
I took a sip of the cappuccino and it was creamy, hot and chocolate-y...a mark of superb execution.
Photo of the Day: A visit to the Belgian Post in Brussels
I landed in Brussels Monday morning at 7 am after having boarded a plane on Sunday at SFO around 10 am the day prior. With…
Artist Diaries: Painting of Lucie Stern Theatre progresses in my art studio
I am almost at my six month anniversary since I started oil painting. If you recall, I was inspired by the story of Marta Becket…
2010 US Census: Counting the ways it can be improved
Saturday morning and finally found some time to complete the 2010 US Census. My household, like about 120 million other homes in America received a…