A Slow Weekend in the Pines

Start early, while the air is still cool and the trail is quiet. A little patience at this stage pays off later, trust me. The forecast said rain, but the afternoon turned out clear and mild.

My neighbor swears by compost tea, so I gave it a shot this week. A pinch of salt at the end makes more difference than you'd think.

My neighbor swears by compost tea, so I gave it a shot this week. We packed light and still ended up not using half of it. I finally figured out that cold butter is the whole secret. Fresh herbs from the windowsill beat anything from a jar.

My neighbor swears by compost tea, so I gave it a shot this week. The kids picked the cherry tomatoes straight off the vine. You really only need one good pan for most of these recipes.

We packed light and still ended up not using half of it. It took three tries before the crust came out the way I wanted. We packed light and still ended up not using half of it. I keep a small notebook with every attempt, and it helps more than any video.

We took the long trail down and stopped for coffee by the river. A pinch of salt at the end makes more difference than you'd think. My neighbor swears by compost tea, so I gave it a shot this week.