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Things Break, And You Must Replace Them
Living on an urban farm you learn three things real quick: If it can go wrong it will so have a backup plan The sun and the winter corrodes everything Things are not as important as ideas I was out…
Winter Is Coming; How To Be Systems Ready
Winter is a challenge on an Urban Farm, no doubt. It’s a bit of a challenge on multiple fronts; protecting built infrastructure, planters, rain barrels, and fountains from water and freeze damage protecting greenhouses, hoses, waterers, and outbuildings from UV…
The Foodist: Truly Vegetarian Mushroom Bourguignon
This is a delicious vegetarian alternative to beef stew that will make omnivores salivate!
The Foodist: Mushroom Bourguignon 2.0
A rare continuation recipe to switch up the Mushroom Bourgingnon recipe from the NYT.
Bronzeville Agricademy and Making Gardening Accessible
Since the COVID19 Shelter-In-Place order took effect I have been very focused on getting the gardens at Mezzacello up and running efficiently. After all, I have the time and access! Mother Nature needs the work done no matter what. I…
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…
The Flowers of Mezzacello
I thought now was a good time to do a round up of all of the flowers that Rick cultivates around Mezzacello. Enjoy the flower show. For your convenience, here is a link to the Mezzacello grounds so you can…
Life in the Aquatic Ecosystem
Many of my posts about the pond or as I like to call it, the aquatic ecosystem, have been complaints about the system in crisis. It is true; this pond was built on an Indian Burial ground and feels cursed….
The Foodist: Carbonara Fritatta
This is a delightful mashup of carbonara and frittata. We make ours from fresh duck eggs.
Gilligan’s Island meets MacGyver meets Ray Bradbury
When I was a young boy I would watch the reruns of “Gilligan’s Island” every afternoon. I would laugh and enjoy the larger than life characters and situations. My favorite and most despised character was the professor. How could someone…