Clean Water and Sanitation and Sustainability
As part of a series of blogs on UN 17 SDG at Mezzacello. This one covers water and sanitation and it's value.
Gender Equity and Sustainability
Part of a series of blogs around how Mezzacello uses UN Sustainability Goals in programming. This one is gender equality.
Quality Education and Sustainability
Part of a series of blogs around how Mezzacello uses UN Sustainability Goals at Mezzacello. This one is quality education.
Health and Wellness Through Sustainability
Part of a series of blogs on the 17 UN Sustainability goals in play at Mezzacello. This one is health and wellness.
Curbing Hunger Through Sustainability
Part of a series of blogs addressing how Mezzacello meets the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This one is zero hunger.
Crazy Winter Weather in 2022/23
A quick observation about crazy winter weather we continue to have here at Mezzacello.
The Foodist: The Essential Greens Recipes
This is a master recipe for all greens, but Collards in particular! Jim hates collards, but he loves this recipe because it is heartier and less vinegary.
Happy Holidays From Mezzacello
Rick and I wish you well as we progress back into spring - and into the new year. We wish you the best and look forward to 2023.
Mezzacello in Winter - Animals, Power, and Water
A quick update on power and livestock systems to keep liquid water on hand in winter. I will update this.
Project BioTech Arts and Crafts
These are the arts and crafts activities we will be employing in the BioTech Summer Camp in 2023. Diverse, fun and engaging.
Project BioEngineering Arts and Crafts
The arts and crafts students will be exploring in the BioEngineering Arts and Crafts section of the 2023 summer camp.
Project Renewables Arts and Craft
The proposed Project Renewables Arts and Crafts projects. Subject to change, guaranteed to be recycled and electric fun!
Project BioChemical Arts and Crafts
Arts and crafts for Life and BioChemistry Summer camp. The secret of the periodic table of elements! Chemistry in action!
X-Project Fridays
I am grateful that my job at PAST Foundation allows me to take Fridays to myself. This is my x-project day at Mezzacello. Work/Life Balance.
The Foodist: Slow-Cooked Cherry Tomatoes with Coriander and Rosemary
A delicious roasted tomato and garlic dish. Great on a cold night or as a summer sauce.
Creative Recycling and Winter Prep
The perfect opportunity to blend components from the formal and potager gardens and recycle items to insure success!
The Foodist: African Peanut and Sweet Potato Soup
A delicious and simple soup that is rich, hearty, filling, and delicious! A favorite at Mezzacello!
The Foodist: Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
This is an amazing soup! Roasting the butternut squash and gently roasting the other ingredients an amazing bisque.
Installing a New Solar Array in Photos
A photo essay on installing a complete solar array atop a roof. Tomorrow I will finish wiring it all up and batteries.
Fall Harvest Update 2022
A brief update and photo essay of the gardens at Mezzacello mid fall 2022. There are some adaptations and adjustments, but that's life