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Oil portrait of a cream cat with folded ears wearing a tall white chef's hat and a navy velvet coat with gold embroidery. 8 / 21

Chef to the Emperor Has Tasted the Sauce and Found It Lacking

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A towering white chef's toque, pleated and slightly slumped at the top, crowns the round head of a cream-colored cat with neatly folded ears. Her amber eyes and pursed little mouth give her the look of a head cook who has just tasted the sauce and found it lacking. Oddly, she pairs the kitchen hat with a formal court uniform: a navy velvet coat embroidered with golden laurel leaves, gold buttons and a gold-fringed epaulette, plus a starched white cravat. Behind her, carved stone columns and green drapery suggest she presides over a palace kitchen rather than a humble one.

The folded ears and owlish face are signature traits of the Scottish Fold. These cats are known for being sweet, adaptable and fond of their people, and many enjoy sitting in quirky positions. The fold comes from a genetic mutation that also affects cartilage throughout the body, which can lead to joint problems in some cats. Owners are encouraged to watch for stiffness, reluctance to jump or a thick, inflexible tail, and to keep up with regular vet visits. A healthy weight and soft, accessible resting spots can help keep a Fold comfortable as she ages.

Whatever is on the menu tonight, this royal chef intends for it to be perfect. And she will absolutely be taste-testing the salmon. Compliments to the chef are expected and very much encouraged.

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