He, together with Martina, are the most important cats in my life. There are no words to say how fulfilled I am, so I just go to talk to you about the cats.
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| Martina by Fran Muñoz |
Probably Cheshire cat in Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Caroll is the most well-known for us in English literature . I have always guess that the name of Alice came from Greek as in Greek, Alice means "truth". It would be a paradox, having the "Truth" in the world of "Lies". However, the origin is much simpler. Alice was the daughter of one of Lewis's friend.
The Cheshire Cat is the cat of the Duchess. Alice meets it when she leaves the Duchess house, and finds it in a tree. It constantly grins and can disappear and reappear whenever it likes. Sometimes it disappears and leaves its grin behind.
The Cheshire Cat is the only character in Wonderland who actually listens to Alice. With his remarks, he teaches Alice the ‘rules’ of Wonderland. He gives her insight in how things work down there.
It is not 100% clear why Carroll named this character 'Cheshire Cat'. "To grin like a Cheshire Cat" was a common phrase in Carroll's day. Its origin is unknown, but it may have originated from a sign painter in Cheshire, who painted grinning lions on the sign-boards of inns in the area.
Another source may be the following: when you take a good look at the "Alice Window" in Christ Church, Oxford, you can see 3 grinning animals at the top of the Liddell's family arms. Perhaps this is what inspired Dodgson.
Also, at one time, Cheshire cheeses were molded in the shape of a grinning cat.
Finally, the Cheshire Cat might be inspired by a carving in Croft Church.
However, although I enjoyed reading Caroll, I prefer Edgar Allan Poe, whose birthday anniversary was three years ago. I read many of his short stories but I let you here the link to The Black Cat, so you can enjoy its reading.
To end with this hommage to Catman I let you with the list of participants. (Thank to Marina, I have just copy-paste your list)
- http://nancycatessen.blogspot.com/ @nancycatessen - Tzatziki (τζατζίκι) y su pan de pita (πίτα)
- http://www.tartasgalletasymas.com/ @mlunax - Helado de té blanco
- http://entucocinayenlamia.blogspot.com/ @maite_maicarai – Flaó
- http://hoycocinavivi.blogspot.com/ @vivimartnez - Espuma de remolacha con gambas en gabardina
- http://dimequeesviernes.blogspot.com/ @patrixDQV - Coca de trempó
- http://lostragaldabas.blogspot.com/ @lostragaldabas - Chocolate Crinkles
- http://pinchosycanapes.blogspot.com/ @pinchosycanapes - Ensalada de bacalao y naranja
- http://www.losdeseosdelpaladar.blogspot.com/ @nubkor - Pastelito de chocolate y violetas
- http://aquehueleenmicocina.blogspot.com/ @malenasintango - Crema de zanahoria, manzana y naranja
- http://simplementemicocina.blogspot.com/ @simplemente_Bea - Quelitas
- http://lacocinadenesi.blogspot.com/ @nesi76 - New York Cheese Cake
- http://laculturadeltupper.com/ @78marijose - Boston Cream Pie
- http://www.pimientosverdes.com/ @blogpimiverdes - Macarons con ganache de chocolate
- http://www.losblogsdemaria.com/ @losblogsdemaria - Tarta Kit Kat
- http://www.thespanishfood.es/ @thespanishfood - Crema de coliflor al comino
- http://www.cuisine4you.es/ @cuisine4you - Muffins de bacon y queso
- http://deliciasytentaciones.blogspot.com/ @anadelicias - Bisque de marisco
- http://www.decaminoamicocina.com/ @raludecamino - Love & Chocolate
- http://entrefotosyfogones.blogspot.com/ @megacampiona - Patatas Hasselback
- http://facilrapidoysano.blogspot.com/ @facilrapidoysano - Cook a leekie soup
- @vero_lai - Muffins de dulce de leche
- http://blaukitchen.com @blaukitchen – Baklava o Baqlawa (بقلاوة)
- http://travienlacocina.blogspot.com/ @travienlacocina - Bavaroise de naranja
- http://magdalenasdechocolate.blogspot.com/ @magdalenaschoco
- @roseta_bcn
- http://losmanjaresdeanamaria.blogspot.com/ @ManjaresdeAnaM - Galletas de anacardo
- http://operacioncocina.blogspot.com/ @OperacionCocina – Provopizza
- http://pasardelaire.blogspot.com/ @pasardelaire – Coca de pebres torrats y Baumkuchen
- http://www.azucenaalonso.com/ @AzucenAlonso
- http://cocinaparapinuinas.blogspot.com/ - Red velvet cupcakes
- http://desirvientadas.blogspot.com/ - Cupcakes glaseados con corazón de nutella y grosellas
- http://www.nanilabradoor.es - #EmprendeAndTweet
- http://www.matxi.com/
- http://fentdetutto.blogspot.com/ @fentdetutto - Arroz seminegro con sepia y alcachofas
- http://missrecetitas.blogspot.com/ @MissRecetitas - Carrot Cake
- http://www.mysweetcarrotcake.com/ @carrotcakeblog – Sopa oliaigua
- http://www.encarsbakery.com/ @encarsbakery – Paris Brest
- http://www.recetasdemama.es/ @recetasdemama – Galletitas saladas de Inca
- http://www.enlacocinadepozu.com/ @lacicinadepozu – New York Cheese Cake
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