Woman with Fish Hat (and kitty), John Bellany, 1987.
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I am a chef, food writer, and teacher who specializes in improvisational Italian cooking. I am the author of The Flavors of Southern Italy and Pasta Improvvisata, as well as Williams-Sonoma Pasta, which is available at Williams-Sonoma stores. A member of the Association of Culinary Professionals and the Italian-based International Slow Food Movement, I live in New York City. I offer private cooking classes, which you can learn about here.
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That’s not a hat…it’s a fish-shaped brain tumor. Also, there’s something vaguely alien-looking about that cat. I think it’s from another planet.
The cat looks like a praying mantis. Did you know I once saw a praying mantis walking down the steps to the Union Square subway. I wonder where he wanted to go, maybe Macy’s?