The Foodist: Black Bean Soup With Bananas
A Mezzacello favorite! Black Bean Soup With Bananas. Three tastes that go great together!
The Foodist: Favorite Hot Toddy
It is winter - during COVID! Here is our favorite Hot Toddy Recipe. From us to you!
Anatomy of The Brunerform
What does it take to be a 21st Century farmer, inventor, engineer, scientist, designer, and educator? The anatomy of the Brunerform.
The Foodist: Savory Garden Polenta
This warm and cheesy fresh herb polenta is a crowd pleaser! Fresh or fried it warms the spirit, soul, and body!
Shenaniducks! Those Ducks Are At It Again!
It takes one duck to override a safety mechanism on a robotic coop door. Never underestimate a duck an it’s love of chaos.
Mezzacello in the Holiday and Wine!
Being trapped in the house for the second year changed the holidays for us. A wine Christmas Tree really helped.
Mentorship is Petting The Dog Under The Sea
Mentorship is Curating Empathy and Curiosity. We mentor people not to say this can't be done, but to pet the dog beneath the sea.
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: Cranberry and Orange Semifreddo
One of the most delightful desserts ever! This semifreddo is rich and creamy and super easy to make! Fresh ingredients are a must!
The Foodist: Cranberry, Apple, and Brandy Compote
This is an excellent cranberry relish that even the most diehard cranberry hater can love. Sweet, tangy, and rich. It goes with everthing!
Mezzacello and the Harvesting of Gratitude
This is the season to be grateful because it is also the season to change. Be gracious, grateful, and open to change.
Mezzacello Energy Farm and Bioreactor Project
The next phase of Mezzacello will include the energy farm and the 3D Printing Infrastructure.
The Foodist: Puff Pastry Steak Pie
This puff pastry steak pie is a rich, meaty, and delicious meal. It is filled with slow cooked beef and potatoes!
Mezzacello and the Urban Ag Tech Camps
In the summer of 2021 Mezzacello was a fantastic series of summer camps designed to expose students to diverse careers in ag.
Energy Gardens For The Future of Food
After years of providing power to the garden this was the year that the garden began providing power back as a "crop".
Urban Farm or Homestead and the Road Between
Urban farm or homestead and the road between. It's more about being committed to making the most of what we have. Here it's the FOODIST blog.
Sharing Your Chicken TV On An Urban Farm
I needed to give the chickens some shade from the sun. The tarp I chose has the community voicing that they miss the chickens! What do i do?
Build Biomass To Make the Soil Black
When Fall arrives, we turn the beauty of Mezzacello back into Compost using robots, hardwork, and the goodwill of our neighbors.
Give Weeds a Chance to be Useful
When you encounter weeds in your garden, take the time to find out what they are and how the Amish use them.
Twentieth Century Power Loads in OZ
In older homes the electrical systems are often underpowered or out of date. This particular breaker reads “OFF” when the breaker is off and “OZ” when the breaker is on. This can lead to confusion.