Spring 2023 Is In Bloom
On Easter weekend, we managed to put together a few lovely bouquets of flowers from the emerging gardens at Mezzacello. Enjoy!
The Foodist: Cabbage and Roquefort Soup
Another exquisite soup from the book The Soups of France. This one has fresh veggies from the garden and that cheese!
Compost Update 2023 - Restocking the Bioreactor
Time to use the leaves I saved in 2022 to shred them and hold them in reserve through the spring and summer!
The Foodist: Wilted Dead Nettle Balsamic
This was a delight! Purple Dead Nettle wilted with spinach and topped with balsamic vinegar and a poached duck egg!
Let's Start a Farm On Mars
In this blogpost I explore all the pieces that I have developed to pursue my dream farm on Mars. power, water, nutrients, and food.
My Podcast with The Innovation World Young Collaborators
My first podcast with the Innovation World Young Innovators Collaboration about #projectMartian
Design Challenge: Lewis Structure Spelling Bee
In this design challenge, we introduce atomic symbols, quantities, and bonds in physics, chemistry, and biology.
The Foodist: Butter Is Better Fresh
This is a simple way to make fresh butter from heavy whipping cream or goat or cow milk that has NOT been pasteurized.
Lesson: Understanding pH
In this lesson we explore the pH scale to understand the basic chemistry of life in terms of acids and bases. Water is neutral.
Lesson: Vital Signs and Ecologies
This lesson is an exploration of the way that ecosystems all work together and find life. Here we take their vital signs.
Why Voting Matters Here
A blog about why voting matters and understanding what we need to do to be effective gardeners. See the leaf and the tree to understand.
UN 17 SDG Presentation to GIFT in 2023
This is my PDF Jan 14 presentation to the Global Innovation Field Trip about the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Life on the Land and Systems Sustainability
Part of a series of blogs regarding the UN 17 SDG and my work on the farm. This one is goal 13 life on land.
Life Below Water and Fostering Sustainability
Part of a series of blos detailing my work at Mezzacello to meet UN 17 SDGs. This is life below water and my pond.
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Part of a series of blogs on the UN SDG and sustainable cities and communities. a love letter to my city, and it's people.
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure and Sustainability
Part of a blog series on how Mezzacello addresses UN 17 SDG. This one is industry and innovation.
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.
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.