Mezzaluna Mezzaluna A mezzaluna (; ) is a knife consisting of one or more curved blade with a handle on each end, which is rocked back and forth chopping the ingredients below with each movement. They most commonly have a single blade, but are sometimes seen with two or three blades. It is typically used for mincing herbs or garlic, but it can be used for chopping other things such as cheese or meat. Very large single blade versions are sometimes used for pizza. Common uses in Italy include preparation of a soffritto or a pesto, etc. Mezzaluna means "half moon"
Half Moon Bay, California in Half Moon Bay is , which occurred on May 16, 2008. On December 3, 1983, calm conditions, low humidity, and clear skies produced a low of . The most rainfall recorded in Half Moon Bay in one month was in February 1998. The heaviest 24-hour rainfall was on January 4, 1982. There is an average of 86 days with measurable rainfall. The 2010 United States Census reported that Half Moon Bay had a population of 11,324. The population density was 1,757.1 people per square mile (678.4/km²). The racial makeup of Half Moon Bay was 8,580 (75.8%) White, 82 (0.7%)