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Food & Wine

‘Windows on the World Complete Wine Course’: A must-have book for wine beginners and pros alike

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.24.2009

Finding a wine book that is ‘just right’ is not easy. Some writers are too flowery, often evoking unnecessary sensuality and generally “phoofy” language to…

Loreto

Week in review: The calm before the storm?

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.22.2009

Somehow, some way, I managed to survive a week here surrounded by two Kao women, with Loni’s sister in town from Toronto for a visit.…

Loreto

Loreto Live: Whale watching in Magdalena Bay

BY STARK INSIDER — 02.21.2009

Guest post by Jane Lurie. KCLB, a virtual TV station by homeowners for homeowners. Second feature: Trip Magdalena Bay to visit the Gray Whales. View…

Loreto

Loreto Bay News announces Robert Toubman as administrator of Condo Regimes

BY LONI STARK — 02.20.2009

Loreto Bay News just sent another update informing Loreto Bay homeowners of a couple of changes. My commentary: Loreto Bay Corporate Accounting, Sales, Marketing and…

Food & Wine

Weekend wine recommendations (value picks)

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.20.2009

There are plenty of great wines out there. Recently I read that it’s now less about choosing a bad wine then a boring wine —…

News

“All Things Canadian” re-visited: Obama BeaverTail edition

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.19.2009

Last December we ran our “All Things Canadian” series as we enjoyed a snowy week with family and friends up in my hometown of Ottawa,…

Loreto

Alaska Airline gouge

BY STARK INSIDER — 02.19.2009

Alaska Air seems to be really taking advantage of the flight restrictions and cut backs. A change in airfare from March 15 to April 5…

Food & Wine

Twitter and the wine industry: Micro-blogging, marketing and waxing poetic

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.18.2009

Today, the Napa Valley Marriott asked on Twitter if a list of wineries that use Twitter existed. I’m guessing plenty of responses came in, as…

Travel

Clue #2: Mystery weekend getaway location

BY LONI STARK — 02.17.2009

The first clue was given yesterday. Are you ready for the second clue? I hope life treats you kind And I hope you have all…

Woman pouring Sauvignon Blanc white wine into glass demonstrating proper French pronunciation

Food & Wine

Sauvignon Blanc: You say BLAHNK, I (and the rest of the world) say BLAHN

BY MONICA TURNER — 02.17.2009

Some little things in life just make you wonder. Take, for instance, an innocent, grassy wine like Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a simple pleasure enjoyed across…