Star Chefs and Vintners Gala: Celebrating culinary talent, sublime wines and generosity
Sunday evening at San Francisco’s Fort Mason Festival Pavilion was all glitz and glamor as a fleet of the finest chefs and vintners in the…
Travel
Global travel stories, tips, and videos—from Loreto, Mexico to wine country to the streets of Paris. Adventure and culture through the Stark Insider lens.
What do you do all day in Loreto?
Guest post by Jane Lurie. The most common question that we Loreto homeowners are asked is, “What do you do all day when you are…
Star Chefs and Vintners Gala: San Francisco photo of the day
Last night the city of San Francisco came out for the annual Star Chefs and Vintners Gala in support of Meals on Wheels. The event benefits…
Turnbull Cellars wine & food in Oakville, Napa Valley
Tasting through the '08 Sauvignon Blanc, and the '05 and '07 Cabernet Sauvignons from their flagship and well-regarded "Black Label" collection.
Yoda no longer
Guest post by Jane Lurie. In the early days of StarkSilverCreek, when Clint and Loni were beginning to shoot video, I was Yoda, the video…
La Table de Lauriston, Paris: Classic french cuisine, unpretentious and sublime
For my main course, I decided to order the Coquilles Saint-Jacques avec risotto reggiano (scallops and risotto).
On The Road To Loreto – Day 2 +
Guest post by Jane Lurie. With our favorite fish tacos, walks by the water and a comfortable night behind us, we left Estero Beach Resort…
On the road back to Loreto
Guest post by Jane Lurie. Loreto time is at work as I try to remember how long we have been here…it’s either forever or 5…
Cafe Massena, Paris: Savoring a moment to enjoy a latte
On a busy day in Paris between meetings, I was able to find a moment of relaxation when I decided to rest at Cafe Massena…
‘Aromatherapy for the Soul’ Pea, Leek and Chard Soup
Since I joined a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program this season, I’ve received plentiful bunches of leeks and chard in my weekly portions of vegetables…