‘The Witch of Portobello’ book review
The Witch of Portobello by Paulo Coelho 268 pages Stark Insider Rating: 9 out of 10 Buy: Amazon This is the second novel I’ve read…
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Solar Update: December 2008
It’s been a busy December and I am happy to be spending a quiet New Year’s eve with Clint this evening. We’re watching the World…
New Sky Restaurant: Where seafood and Szechuan cuisine reigns supreme
Some of my favorites are the sizzling beef and onion cast iron platter, their seafood fried noodles and of course, their lobster.
Memories of holiday eating in Toronto
On the first evening in Toronto, my parents cooked up a storm. Food, as it is in many cultures, is an important part of the…
‘The Secret Life of Bees’ Book Review
by Sue Monk Kidd 302 pages StarkSilverCreek Rating: 7 out of 10 $15.95 (Penguin Essential Edition) – I particularly like the cover and quality of…
Looking for Wine Deals? ‘Woot Wine’ a good site to watch
The word ‘Woot’ has become something of a phenomena in recent years. I can’t explain why. It’s another of those engineering, geek-driven words that has…
Recipe: Turkey, Corn & Roasted Pepper Soup
Perfect for those chilly winter nights.
Need venture capital? Trends for 2009
With all the news about the world-wide credit crisis, I have been wondering how the Bay Area’s venture capital market has been doing. I get…
Tomisushi Restaurant: If you like sushi, this is good eats
If you like sushi, this is a fantastic lunch spot to catch up with old friends.
Holiday Gift Idea: The top 10 magazine subscriptions (and 5 to avoid)
Although the online world has put a dent in the traditional magazine publishing model, there are still plenty of hard copy magazines (and newspapers for…