Art Or Biscuit Series

This is a new series called 'Art Or Biscuit?' where you have to guess whether the picture posted is an artwork or a biscuit. You can see the first picture underneath. Learn about the answer in the comment section!

 

Butcher Bart (Part I)

Today we are taking a moment to look back to March 6 of this year, when Bart "The Bruges Butcher" Maertens was named the best Belgian artisan butcher at the youthful age of 37. This came after he was already recognised by Europe as one of the very best butchers alive at that moment, as the Western Flemish beef specialist sent out 25 of his meat products to the jury, to win 19 golds and 6 silvers.

Life is good for the youngster, who is a descendant of Jan Breydel, not the famed medieval butcher who played an important role in the uprising against French King Philip the Fair (Philip Le Bel), but one of two other Jan Breydels living at the same time, also butchers, in particular the one who was imprisoned for poaching on the baron's hunting grounds. It's with the baron's meat that this Jan Breydel created his much famed stew, the very same recipe that Bart Maertens won the gold medal with.

Does this mean that Bart Maertens is a poacher? He is, self-proclaimed, stating to a journalist: "Of course I am. I couldn't have won the gold medal without poached meat from the baron's hunting grounds, just like my forefather Jan Breydel did to create this recipe. But nobody has ever caught me, so I ask you: am I truly a poacher or do I just say that I am?'

A group of philosophers is now discussing this question at this very moment. We'll let you know when they have come to a conclusion. Meanwhile, you can order Butcher Bart's famous stew through his e-mail.

Simon Says Series III

One of the more obscure historical figures is Simon the Zealot. He was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, but he is not prominently featured in the gospels. His name appears in lists of the apostles, but there are no detailed accounts of his actions or teachings.

Simon the Zealot is sometimes confused with other Simons in the Bible, but he is distinct due to his association with the Zealots, a Jewish political movement that sought to overthrow Roman rule in Judea. Despite his obscurity, his inclusion among the apostles suggests he played a significant role in the early Christian community.

Simon says lead your life with important contributions to mankind, without them being recorded.