Bread for Beginners: What I Learned

The kids picked the cherry tomatoes straight off the vine. It took three tries before the crust came out the way I wanted. My neighbor swears by compost tea, so I gave it a shot this week. A little patience at this stage pays off later, trust me.

We packed light and still ended up not using half of it. The seedlings went into bigger pots this morning, and they already look happier. I finally figured out that cold butter is the whole secret.

The trick is to stop fiddling with it and let it rest. We packed light and still ended up not using half of it. The forecast said rain, but the afternoon turned out clear and mild.

A pinch of salt at the end makes more difference than you'd think. Sunday mornings are made for slow breakfasts like this.

We took the long trail down and stopped for coffee by the river. The kids picked the cherry tomatoes straight off the vine.

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