- Seasoned Cooking May 1999 Issue The Plot Thickens... or should I say the stew by Chris Schaefer Two months ago, we embarked on a rather industrious plot. For every proceeding month, I promised you, the reader, an article that discloses the mysteries of some of our most common small kitchen appliances. I regretted having to take a month's leave of absence but dutifully promise a great read for ...seasoned.com/issues/199905/f.pf.p1.html