The Foodist: Oyster and Bacon Chowder
If you need a superb winter chowder that will warm everyone up and is delicious, this is it! Do not underestimate the depth of flavbor the oysters bring to this recipe. This oyster and bacon chowder was gone in an evening!
Power Heat and Water Even in the Winter
Even in the dead of winter at -20C the systems at Mezzacello work great! I am pretty pleased with this update.
Creative Recycling and Winter Prep
The perfect opportunity to blend components from the formal and potager gardens and recycle items to insure success!
Notes on Infrastructure and Ponds
A photo reminds me what to do to properly winterize the pond’s bio filter system. The pond is due for a refit this spring.
A Cold Winter’s Day At Mezzacello
A glimpse of the interior of Mezzacello and the challenges of living in an older house that was originally a farmhouse.
The Foodist: Hearty Beef Barley Soup
This hearty beef barley soup is one of my favorites on cold winter days! I am confident you will love its rich aroma!
Winterizing the Pond at Mezzacello
After a really good year with the pond and a bakki shower, putting the pond to bed is a snap! Clear, clean and stable!