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, Herne Hill by everyone."" Writing in The Guardian in 1981, Robin Denselow states, ""The Half Moon, Herne Hill, South London, is established as a testing ground for bands who often move on to greater things."" The Half Moon was also a venue for more well-known acts going back to their roots, hosting gigs by Steve Marriott in 1984, and Grammy Award winner Albert Lee in 1990. In 1998, ""The Bard of Salford"" John Cooper Clarke performed at the Half Moon. In 2003, punk rock band The Parkinsons played the pub. More recent acts at the Half Moon during the tenancy of Robert