Art Quote by Michael Hoeye
““He expected pages and pages of bright pictures of pancakes of every variety shown in plain stacks, or built into castles or bridges or igloos, or shaped like airplanes or rowboats or fire engines. And pitchers of syrup to choose from -- partridge berry syrup, thimbleberry syrup, huckleberry syrup, bosenberry syrup, and raspberry syrup. Then there would be cheese plates and cheeses a la carte. Creamy cheeses, crumbly cheeses, and peculiar little cheeses in peculiar little clay pots.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Secret of the Old Clock, Michael Hoeye, 1995
The passage humorously lists endless pancake varieties and elaborate toppings, highlighting indulgence and imagination in food description
In simple terms: It humorously lists many pancake types and toppings
Key Takeaway
Enjoy imaginative, detailed descriptions for fun
Themes
humor
food culture
imagination
excess
Mood
playful
whimsical
Type
literary
humorous
When to use this quote
- children’s literature
- menu design
- creative writing
- food marketing
Key Concepts
culinary creativity
descriptive writing
hyperbole
Questions to Reflect On
- How does detail affect reader engagement?
- When is detail too much?
A Different Perspective
Over‑describing can become absurd
