Hiking Light: My Packing List

I finally figured out that cold butter is the whole secret. Start early, while the air is still cool and the trail is quiet. The trick is to stop fiddling with it and let it rest. I finally figured out that cold butter is the whole secret.

A pinch of salt at the end makes more difference than you'd think. We took the long trail down and stopped for coffee by the river. 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. We packed light and still ended up not using half of it. The kids picked the cherry tomatoes straight off the vine.

Start early, while the air is still cool and the trail is quiet. The forecast said rain, but the afternoon turned out clear and mild. I finally figured out that cold butter is the whole secret. The seedlings went into bigger pots this morning, and they already look happier.

The seedlings went into bigger pots this morning, and they already look happier. 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. We took the long trail down and stopped for coffee by the river.

You really only need one good pan for most of these recipes. You really only need one good pan for most of these recipes. The forecast said rain, but the afternoon turned out clear and mild. Fresh herbs from the windowsill beat anything from a jar.

I keep a small notebook with every attempt, and it helps more than any video. I finally figured out that cold butter is the whole secret. I finally figured out that cold butter is the whole secret. Sunday mornings are made for slow breakfasts like this.