Julie and Julia

The way Julie, in a modern way, resurfaces the life of Julia Childs helps one better understand the successes of Julia Childs.  Although Julie's successes aren't as remarkable or historical as Julia Child's, it shows how she went from being not very well known to being famous.  Julia made a name for herself through dedicating years to getting her book published.  At the time, she was a very remarkable woman because she accomplished what other woman didn't even think about doing.  The professional cooking lifestyle wasn't one that was thought of for woman.  All professional cooks during Julia Childs's upbringing and adulthood were men.  Julia Childs was a breakthrough and a historical figure due to the fact that she was one of the first well respected professional female cooks.  Although Julie wasn't "professional", she did in fact cook delicious, visually appetizing meals.  Julie and Julia both rose to fame through their writing.

Why Babette Spent 10,000 frances

What was Babette's job?  She took care of the sisters after their father died.  Thats not all she did though. Babette changed the way the people of the sisters' community thought.  They have never felt emotions from the food they ate.  After eating the dinner Babette prepared, the people began to think differently and recall the good times they had.  Babette accepted the goal of preparing a meal that would change the way the community went about their day.  Before the feast they have never had such strong and such elegant food.  The food was so delicious that they could not help but show their happiness as they ate the foods.  Babette did not want to spend the 10,000 frances she won from the lottery on the meal as a token of appreciation, but rather to please the people of the community in a way they have never been pleased before, in a way that would allow each member to appreciate the pleasures of eating rich foods that are made with love.

What Defines an Artist?

            Google defines an artist as a person who practices any of the various creative arts, such as a sculptor, novelist, poet, or filmmaker.  An artist creates a piece of work that inclines people to think, feel, or act a certain way.  For a sculptor, they may use different methods of carving to incline people’s eyes to move a certain direction or they might create a simplistic piece that inclines people to react differently to it. 

            A chef tries to receive a reaction from the people he is cooking for.  Not only does the way the food taste influence a reaction, but the presentation of the food, also influences the reaction.  Different cooks throw their own style to each of their recipes, as well as the way the food is served.  Food and eating cause certain reactions from more senses than when looking at a picture.  Not only is the food visually appealing, but it also smells great and brings you joy when eating it.  There are many more areas of reaction from the senses when eating than there are when looking at a photograph.  Chefs, indeed, are artists just as much, if not more than, painters.