Eden’s Ghost Application
The origin and use of Eden's Ghost and how I developed it with the bioreactor. This post includes directions for use and instructions.
The Formal Garden Rooms
A tour of the beauty of the formal garden rooms at Mezzacello. Waves of color, texture, and varied heights to attract and support life.
The War of the Winds
I have been pushing renewable energy sources hard for the past year. Today's blog is an observation on the best windmill for the city.
Ohio Farm Bureau 2021 Annual Report
Mezzacello was mentioned in the Ohio Farm Bureau 2021 Annual Report. I am pretty proud of that and the work we did together last year.
I Sense a Theme Here
Mezzacello is a machine for life. All of it. This blog post covers the engineering and systems that bring this machine to life.
The Foodist: Noodle Soup with White Beans and Collards
A delightful soup that is easy to make and is hearty especially on those last cold days of early spring.
The Foodist: Bread Cheese and Butternut Squash and Pesto Soup
I love this soup! It is an amalgam of three recipes, soup, stew, and pesto! Try it, love it!
Versailles at Mezzacello
A chance find of former Victoria's Secret storage displays at H4H ReSTORE will soon become Vaersaille-style planters at Mezzacello.
The Foodist: Roasted Rack of Lamb with Sweet Mint-Almond Relish
If you are looking for a delicious and spectacular meal to impress, look no further. This is a delight!
The Foodist: Provencal Toast with Egg
Another opportunity to get the fantastic nutrition from peas porridge and add a classy provencal twist! Add a chic ring!
Big Mom's Cast Iron Pan
The story of a pan. Not any pan. Big Mom's cast iron pan passed down through generations and now a beloved member of Mezzacello.
The Summer of the Literary Liquors
During the COVID Spring and Summer of 2020 I experimented with fresh infusions of liquor called the "Literary Liquors".
Reframing of Farming From The Bottom Up
The Inverted Resource Pyramid and the future of food and life in general. We need to start from the bottom up.
The Long Tail of Life
When a bowl of eggs are more than a bowl of eggs! Automated robotic coops and the long tail of life. The future of food.
The Data Revolution at Mezzacello
Over COVID 2019 2020 2021 and now 2022 I have been building a machine for life and data. The "key" was power!
The Foodist: Blueberry, Rosemary Pop Tart
A nice little snack or brunch treat, this savory and sweet puff pastry with blueberry, rosemary, bourbon glaze is a hit.
UrbanAgTech Camps at Mezzacello
The Two-week full day UrbanAgTech Camps at Mezzacello In June supported by Ohio Farm Bureau and The PAST Foundation. We are exploring careers in Ag and STEM and building camps around those careers.
UrbanAgTech Camps at Mezzacello In July
The Two-week full day UrbanAgTech Camps at Mezzacello In July supported by Ohio Farm Bureau and The PAST Foundation.
Making Decisions - Good and Bad Choices
Well, the road to hell is paved with good intentions. As the old saying goes, "Stick to your day job, kid!"
Winter Work Work Work!
Even in winter the work needs to happen! The chickens, ducks, rabbits, fish, crickets, worms, and mealworms don’t feed themselves!