A Slow Weekend in the Pines

The trick is to stop fiddling with it and let it rest. It took three tries before the crust came out the way I wanted.

The kids picked the cherry tomatoes straight off the vine. A pinch of salt at the end makes more difference than you'd think.

You really only need one good pan for most of these recipes. Fresh herbs from the windowsill beat anything from a jar.

The trick is to stop fiddling with it and let it rest. We packed light and still ended up not using half of it.

My neighbor swears by compost tea, so I gave it a shot this week. You really only need one good pan for most of these recipes.

Start early, while the air is still cool and the trail is quiet. Sunday mornings are made for slow breakfasts like this.

The forecast said rain, but the afternoon turned out clear and mild. The seedlings went into bigger pots this morning, and they already look happier. The trick is to stop fiddling with it and let it rest. The kids picked the cherry tomatoes straight off the vine.