Can a Chef be an Arist

                There are many ways that a chef can be considered an artist. In my opinion, an artist is defined as a person who brings different materials together that are then used to create a piece of art which is enjoyed by another person. A painter uses different colors to create a painting that is then enjoyed through another person’s eyes. In this case, the materials are considered ingredients, the piece of art is the dish being eaten, and the person enjoying it uses their taste buds to enjoy it.

                The person who enjoys the piece of art created by the chef doesn’t only have to use their taste buds. At many restaurants and in a lot of cooking TV shows, presentation is a key factor. Once the food is made, the chef must prepare it in a way that is pleasing to the eye. Why stop there? The person who enjoys the food also enjoys it using their smell. So next time you eat some food think about the effort put into it and how it can be enjoyed in other ways than just taste.

Theme in Babette's Feast

               One important theme in Babette’s Feast is the concept of change verse tradition. This theme comes up a number amount of times in the story starting with the suitors. First Lorenz comes to the village and challenges the tradition established by Phillipa and Martine’s father. Then Achille Papin comes and takes it a step further. Achille Papin challenges the tradition in the small community by not only being a Roman Catholic outsider but also attempting to win Phillipa’s love. Phillipa’s father has “brainwashed” her too much and she rejects his love and even makes her father break the bad news to him.

                The big breaking of tradition in the small community of Jutland comes later when Babette asks the sisters if she can prepare a feast. Trying to please Babette’s first and only request, they accept. When they find out about the extravagance of the meal, they completely regret their decision and have a meeting with the town in order to discuss the news. Their ways and tradition are challenged but the sisters and the town agree to break the tradition in order to please Babette.

My Comfort Food

Smoothies are definitely my comfort food. In my opinion, you can't mess up a smoothie. I make them at home all the time. I take out a blender and throw whatever looks good that I have lying around the house. This usually includes fruit, ice cream, and yogurt. It always tastes good. Knowing that you made the smoothie makes it all the better. So next time you aren't feeling so good try making a smoothie. It will cheer you right up.