"alicat" news and stories

Caramels aren't for the faint-of-culinary-heart. Creating the delectable chewy morsels takes time, care, and a bit of food chemistry. But licking them off the waxed paper - every last sticky bit - well, even the Cowardly Lion could do that.

Alicat at Very Good Things has the recipe and some tips.

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I was interested to know how the fabled Champagne brownies from Amai Bakery tasted. (And let's be honest, I wanted more photos to drool over.) Consider my wish granted.

Alicat at Something So Clever tried the brownies and, though they arrived "a little disheveled," the "adorable nonetheless" brownies had little fortunes wrapped around them. The taste? "The tops and bottoms were a wee bit dry, just a touch crunchy... The middles of these little beauties are ultra rich, almost truffle like bites of luxurious chocolate. I could taste the champagne and loved every minute of it." I think Kelli should hire Alicat to do her publicity photos... these are lovely.

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Alicat from Something so Clever can invite me over for breakfast anytime. Her banana coffee cake is made extra moist with cream cheese incorporated into the batter, in addition to butter and mashed bananas. It is topped with a crunchy streusel of cinnamon, sugar and pecans. A coffee cake, unlike its name suggests, is not necessarily coffee flavored nor does it usually contain coffee. It is meant to be served with coffee, much as a tea cake is intended to be served with tea. These cakes are not usually served for dessert as they are perceived to be homey and simple, perfect for a sweet breakfast or coffee break during the day, though many are quite rich with butter or sour cream.

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