"Look, there's no metaphysics on earth like chocolates."
-- Fernando Pessoa, Portuguese poet (1888-1935)
Welcome to the May issue of Seasoned Cooking. May is a month of freshness and births. It's also a time to celebrate and pamper our mothers. So without further ado, let's get started!
We begin with … chocolate! What better way to pamper Mom than to share the true love of every woman? We have several articles to tempt you with this sweet treat. We begin with breakfast and a recipe for chocolate crepes in the Rise 'n Shine column. These tasty crepes are packed with a sinfully wonderful filling and fresh strawberries. You'll be in heaven! If you like fruit with your chocolate, you might also want to consider checking out the Happy Endings column. It features a recipe for a chocolate dip that's great when paired with fresh fruit, like strawberries or bananas. Finally, we have a special Mother's Day feature article that shares a trio of homemade chocolate candies and desserts that are sure to impress Mom.
If you are looking for other ways to enjoy the fresh strawberries of the season, we've got you covered. You can begin with a look at farmers' markets and a strawberry tart recipe that will have you swooning. It's waiting for you at the Kitchen Focus column. If you are looking for an unusual take on spring, try the creative recipe waiting for you at Phil's International Flair. Shrimp and strawberries figure prominently and will have you enjoying the weather even more!
Finally, we take a look at some joys of the season. Rossana is sharing her thoughts on motherhood and treating us to an Italian lemon cake that will make your heart swoon. Find that at the Through the Kitchen Window column. We're also asking you to share your favorite springtime flowers and bouquets with us in the Seasoned Opinions column. All those April showers have led to beautiful flowers sprouting from the earth. We want to hear about the ones you have in your gardens or on your tables.
There is a lot more to be discovered in this issue. Enjoy it and share it with your friends. And don't forget to tell us about what you like and don't like by using our feedback forms in every article. Enjoy the opportunities to spend time with friends and loved ones that May brings and here's to a seasoned lifestyle.
