New year, new apple peeler!
Celebrating the New Year, I took my new apple peeler on a test drive. Well, the first attempt didn’t go quite as I intended…but on…
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.
Vancouver 2010: The Mukmuk, Sumi and Miga Olympic invasion
Of all the 2010 Olympic mascots, I like Mukmuk the best.
Loreto Estuary surprise
Many of the “kids” in for Christmas were seen off at the Loreto airport yesterday afternoon. As both Vista del Mar and Del Borracho were…
Physalis: Discovering an ‘exotic fruit’ that adds pop to any salad
While shopping for salad ingredients at the local grocery store, I came across pints of these pretty and unusual looking fruit called “Physalis” or ground…
Vancouver 2010: Gearing up for the Winter Olympics with pins and keychains
The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia are drawing near and the excitement is building with the Olympic torch relay. However, nothing announces that…
Holiday Eats: Another turkey’s journey from deep fryer to table
Yesterday, I posted an entry on the fate of our Christmas turkey entitled “Holiday Eats: One turkey’s journey from oven to table“. As a follow…
‘A Night of Glamour’ Brownie Ice Cream Cake: Revisiting the little black dress of desserts
A while back I discussed the wonders of chocolate shavings and edible gold flakes for dressing up a brownie ice cream cake recipe. This recipe…
Christmas morning opening presents tradition at the Stark’s
Golf balls and Licorice Scotties satisfied Peter's love of golf, candies and his Scottish heritage.
Holiday Eats: Potluck appetizers tips for Christmas Eve parties
The Hoisin Chicken Wings (skinless, boneless) were a nice healthy meal-type appetizer.
Afternoon tea with Santa at the Château Laurier
Yvon Lambert, Director of Food and Beverage also dropped by our table and I found out that Santa's beard was indeed real.