How the Zero-Cost Hedgerow Grows
How to make a hedgerow to blocks traffic, keep your privacy and do it all from clippings. This includes tips and tricks.
The Foodist: Black Bean Soup With Bananas
A Mezzacello favorite! Black Bean Soup With Bananas. Three tastes that go great together!
The Foodist: Peach Bourbon Cardamom Tart
This is a very rich and easy to make peach tart with a surprising bourban and cardamom kick!
The Foodist: Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
Quick, easy, delicious, and good use of garden products. I was delightfully surprised by the flavors.
Spinning Plates in the Gardens
Spinning Plates in the Gardens Late summer at Mezzacello. I was admiring late summer late morning view of the garden as it stands. As you can see, we quite often get out of shape, so we’re getting ready to hit some problems that sorely need attention. It’s like a circus act where the juggler is …
The Foodist: Curried Banana For Dinner
The Foodist: BEST BANANA CURRY RECIPE We decided this is one of the finer curry dishes we’ve had. It’s more a stew than a sauce though, so I’ll partially soften the veggies up front next time (otherwise it won’t be 15min to soften the potatoes like it says). I added more coconut milk. Also added …
The Foodist: Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
A basket of Mom’s fried chicken served cold. Still crunchy good at room temperature, or right out of the cooler.
Producing Food and Eating as an Art
One of the benefits of Mezzacello is the the unique differences between Jim and I. The marriage of different perspectives on some of the things we already value. We find ourselves delving into aspects of things that we otherwise might not have. Jim enjoys the animal husbandry science, and culture of the farm, whereas I’m …
