Hello my dear readers,
May is here and it is a wonderful month!
May is the month of roses and love. The fifth month of the year has always been considered the month of the rose, the mark of rebirth, spring, and love.
Why is it said that May is the month of roses? Simple, because it is the month of declarations of love: love blossoms – they say. Hanging a flowering branch (called “May”) on the door of the beloved girl meant, together: you are beautiful as a flower, and: my heart has bloomed for you.
In May, the arrival of spring, which in the previous months had only been a slight hint, a timid promise, becomes a vivid confirmation. The pulse of life returns with its rituals in the gardens, in the fields, and in every form of nature.
In the Middle Ages, the month of May was represented as a young man carrying flowers or as a young man intent on cutting hay. It is the month of flowering, of the explosion of nature, of the complete awakening that follows the sleepiness of April and that precedes the splendor of the upcoming summer.
How was your April?
For me, as usual, was another busy month. I’ve spent my time between office work, developing recipes, home work, exercising, and studying.
My book for April? Was basically the kitchen’s bible: Il Cucchiaio D’Argento or The Silver Spoon, in English.
“Born with a silver spoon in his mouth” they say in Great Britain, of a lucky person. Because once those who owned a spoon, moreover a silver spoon, was definitely a privileged one. And the fact of “having it in your mouth” meant another and much more important privilege: you never have to worry, since the daily food was certain.
– a passage from THE SILVER SPOON, 8th edition, 1997
It’s really a bible for all cooking enthusiasts. It contains everything you need to know, from sauces, flavored butter, appetizers, first courses, main courses, eggs, vegetables, fish, meat, barbecue, cheeses, sweets, international cuisines, frozen foods, to complete menu ideas of the 15 most renowned chefs from the last 50 years.
Think that in Italy, The Silver Spoon is a very appreciated wedding gift. This is not my book, I have borrowed it, but when will happen to see it in the book shop, that will be my next acquisition 😉
For the cooking part, I share some of the recipes that I’ve enjoyed developing in April:
Wish you all a wonderful May, filled with health, happiness, love and lots of accomplishments.
Happy May!
and Happy International Worker’s Day!
Happy new month
Thank you! Same to you! Have a wonderful May filled with happiness! 🌸
It was Busy Month for me Also…
Hopefully good busy 😉☺️
Fascinating information which I had not known about May
Thank you Derrick! I’m very glad!
Il cucchiaio d’argento é la Bibbia della cucina!
Buon primo maggio!
Proprio così! Grazie mille!
Happy May the First My Friend.
Thank you! Same to you! And have a wonderful month ahead!
Cheers. Happy Wednesday.
Ribana, that is a fabulous book. I bought a used copy from Thrift Books. This is an online used book seller.
New or used it doesn’t matter because is filled with lots of delicious recipes and great information 😉
Never thought of looking for used books online though…thanks Bernadette for the great idea 😉
May this new month bring you more joy, gladness, laughter and fun than ever before. Happy New Month to you 🙂 Aiva xx
Thank you very much Aiva for your great wishes! Wish you a wonderful May too, filled with happiness, laughter and lots of accomplishments! 🌸🌷
My April was up in flames… hoping for a simmered down May hahaha
Oh! Let’s hope May will be a relaxing month 😉
Lovely motorcycle drink
I think your BDay also in May. May you have wonderful time and enjoy.
You share lovely recipes. I feel to try instantly. Lots of Love to you for sharing lovely posts.
Thank you very much for your kind words and support!
No, my birthday is in November 😉🤩 but thank you for your good wishes!
I’m glad you like my recipes! Try them when you’re craving for something easy but delicious 😋😉
Yeah 👍🏻 your each recipe is healthy and delicious. And most of all unique.
So advance wishes for your birthday 😊
Thank you ☺️
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Welcome dear
Ribana, this article is fascinating. Hope this May brings you happiness. 💙
Thank you very much Suni! Wish you a wonderful May ahead too! 🌸