The Royal Chef Tasted the Soup and Gave His Verdict
A tall, slightly wobbly white chef's hat tops this orange longhaired cat, and he wears it with total authority. His fur flares out around his face like a fiery mane, and his green-gold eyes seem to be assessing the kitchen. A white lace collar tops a navy velvet coat embroidered with golden leaves, and a candle glows warm in the dim background. The royal chef appears to have tasted something and found it lacking, or perhaps just tasted a bit more than was strictly required.
Cats and kitchens are a classic pair, but a kitchen holds hazards for curious paws. Hot burners, boiling pots and sharp knives are obvious, and some common foods are toxic to cats, including onions, garlic, chocolate and grapes. Always keep these out of reach, and be especially careful with scraps from the table. Longhaired cats like this one also need extra grooming, since their coats tangle and they swallow more fur, so brushing several times a week helps. Fresh water and a regular feeding schedule keep a kitchen-loving cat content. If you suspect your cat has eaten something unsafe, call your vet or an animal poison hotline right away.
The head chef declares dinner will be served at five. At four fifty-nine, he will begin to complain. If the soup is truly acceptable, expect a small, gracious head bump on the way out of the kitchen.
