Amai Champagne Brownies

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed)
Dec 19th 2006 at 6:01PM

Amai is a relatively young bakery based in New York that specializes in brownies and other treats made from scratch with all-natural, high quality ingredients. Their flavors tend towards indulgent, but slightly unusual, combinations, such as Luscious Lychee and Mandarin [Orange] Dreams brownies. Slightly less exotic but ideal for the celebratory spirit of the season are Amai's Champagne Brownies. Sold in boxes of four or eight, the dark chocolate brownies have an intense flavor and are topped with a fine champagne glaze, in addition to having a subtle taste of champagne from the sparkling wine mixed into the batter. The 8-brownie pack is $42.

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royal Dec 29th 2006 11:47AM

A R, sp. A W

Sheree Crosnoe Dec 29th 2006 11:48AM

ABSOLUTELY NOT.

Mary Dec 29th 2006 12:02PM

It's good not to be judgmental of people with a lot of money. However, it's equally good not to be judgmental of people with little or no money. However, in our society we tend to judge people without money very harshly (as if it were a personal failing to have not "succeeded"--which, for most people seems to be evaluated in financial terms.) Just consider the poster who felt that the homeless were not "humble" enough to deserve help. On the other hand, I doubt if many posters here hold the expectation that the rich should be humble about much of anything.

I would not buy these brownies. It looks to me that most of the cost went into packaging and marketing. I bet a batch of homemade brownies made with good quality ingredients (and additional love) would taste ever better than whatever these marketing folks could come up with. In the same way, giving of your time and self to help others feels even better than writing a bigh check [but don't think I'm saying that writing checks is unimportant--I'm just saying I think it feels better to actually give of yourself].

Chris Dec 29th 2006 11:48AM

It's My B-Day Today, feel charitable, and send me some brownies! =)

julie Dec 29th 2006 4:19PM

Isn't funny how the price tag is all that everyone looks at? Doesn't buying coffee for $5-$8 a cup never makes a difference but how dare this company charge $42 for high quality brownies? Give to the homeless, indulge your family! Who really cares?

Amber Dec 29th 2006 11:53AM

I wouldn't pay 42 $ for brownies. Right now I'm homeless so thank you to the person that said 42$ could feed some homeless people. I live with friends off and on, in my car, or in my storage unit. Those of you who would pay for brownies that's fine......but think of this. I used to help at a local kitchen to feed homeless. Never in a million years did I imagine I would be living the nightmare (and with serious medical problems). One day although I seriously would never or wish homelessness on ANYBODY (not even my worse enemy).....you might be in the same predicament.

Amber Dec 29th 2006 11:53AM

P.S> And buying brownies doesn't make you a bad person......either.

LyndaLBD Dec 29th 2006 11:55AM

I too am a chocoholic and I too have to watch the money, but just as Mary in the first comment stated: If I had the money and didn't have to be concerned about where to spend it - I too would purchase those lovely decadent brownies. But money can be short and the decadence belongs only to those that can actually afford it. And maybe its a good thing I can't afford them, because then it would be difficult to avoid eating them, and I'm dedicating myself to my newest of resolutions for the new year - I will lose weight!!!!

Monica Dec 29th 2006 11:55AM

Yes, I would purchase these if I heard that were just grand and yummy. Sometimes a splurge is just that. Thanks to Alexis, I will also go and drop $42 by the homeless shelter when I drop a bag of clothes off today. It's a balance!

Jen Dec 29th 2006 11:56AM

$42 is quite expensive, but I think for the high end people in new york it is probably something normal for a special occasion...including celebrities, they splurge on everything else why not chocolate right. I wish they would feel the homeless and less fortunate, and not waste on brownies. I suggest looking up the recipe and making some yourself...

Sophia Dec 29th 2006 11:56AM

Just to put things in perspective...these are brownies we're talking about.

We all like to feel virtuous by saying that instead of buying brownies, we should give tot he homeless.

But please realize that it is utterly ridiculous to be arguing about brownies. Some people will buy them. Some won't. And the sky won't fall if you don't use peer pressure to convince people.

Me Dec 29th 2006 11:59AM

So many people are squawking about "feeding the homeless". I have to wonder, are those that are saying it, DOING it? What I do with my money is my concern. Why must people assume that because someone's buying $42 brownies, they aren't helping the less fortunate? How about I buy the damn brownies and make a donation too? Or am I just not allowed to spend my money the way I wish? Sorry $42 seems so extravagant to some. Sucks to be you. I work hard for my money. Don't tell me where it would be better suited.

Chris Dec 29th 2006 12:00PM

ITS MY D-DAY TODAY! SOME ONE BE CHARITABLE, AND SEND ME SOME BROWNIES! =D

fruitsalads Dec 29th 2006 12:04PM

Jeez, it's just some (a bit pricy) brownies! I, personally, aren't a much fan of brownies nor wine/alchol so I won't be buying them. Too me, it the price isn't "outragous". Yesterday, I saw those buttermilk-cookies and they costed $20-$30 a batch! That's "outragous"! (There were only a dozen cookies in each batch) I could buy those in supermarkets for $10.

With that, I'm not much of a person that has makes much money. I'm still in college so I live off on ramen (those cheap asian noodles) and ask for fresh undergarments and socks for the holidays. So I naturally don't have much time to help the needy and donate, and I feel very annoyed at that, when all my friends come back from help. Not all can help.

To the previous posters that has $42 in their pockets, good for you.
To the previous posters that keeps spamming the comments section, please stop. For the mercy of my computer. You shouldn't keep telling those who have the money to rather donate them. It's their money, not yours. They worked for that money while SOME are going around internet forums preaching to everyone to donate when the topic is something about a pricy item.

Jennifer Dec 29th 2006 12:17PM

Nita ... LOVED the Brownie Story and I laughed my behind off!!!! Thank you for sharing and I do have teens who try to get away with these types of arguments.

wren Dec 29th 2006 12:33PM

at least they aren't charging 4k like those NoKa creeps would try to do.

Clif Dec 29th 2006 12:40PM

You could give every dime you have to the needy and there will still be poor people unfortunately. As the Bible says the poor will always be amongst you. Now by no means am I saying take an apathetic view to charity-"If there will always be poor people I might as well just not give at all." Charity is not just a blessing for those that recieve but also for those that give. So I wouldn't begrudge anyone for buying the brownies. Now saying all that I wouldn't buy these brownies. Buying a Double Cheeseburger off the McDonalds dollar menu is an extravagant purchase for me so $42 brownies are way out of my league. Even if could afford the brownies I wouldn't because Champagne flavored brownies doesn't sound very appealing. What next Jack Daniel's flavored whip cream or Guiness flavored ice cream!

michelle Dec 29th 2006 12:42PM

Ummm....where exactly can you buy 100 boxes of brownie mixes for 42.00? please share your secret, Bob, I may have to change where I shop. As for the rest, people have the right to spend their money how ever they desire, who cares?! Much bigger things to worry about in this world...instead of ranting and raving, why not just make out a check or drop off food today to the homeless :) or else just shut up about it!! lol

donna Dec 29th 2006 1:58PM

i must say to bash a company or a person for buying or selling a box of brownies is ridiculous-and to those who said feed the homeless-did u this year i know i had 8 salvation army angels did u? did u buy that pair of jeans or that special gift i am sure it cost u-to amai good luck and i am sure the cost of your brownies shows in the taste and the hard work they took to make-remember theres 1 judge in this world and its not u or i-we can only make a difference-and the difference is not to bash someone for their taste but to help those who dont have that luxury-i work very hard and i like many others deserve a luxury-and this is one-i am sure u have a luxury car-again to amai-good luck and to all those have a wonderful new year

Clif Dec 29th 2006 1:13PM

You could take every dime you make and give it to the needy and there would still be poor people unfortunately. As the Bible says the poor shall always be among us. Now by no means does that mean you should take an appathetic view towards charity-if there will always be poor people why should I give at all. No, give because charity blesses not only the individual recieving but the individual that is giving also. Just don't look upon someone who wants to buy a lavish gift for themselves in a harsh judgemental way. Saying all that I personally wouldn't buy the brownies. Buying something on the McDonalds dollar menu is an extravagant purchase for me. So I'm definitely not ready to pay $42 for brownies. Anyway it doesn't sound like an appealing combination,Champagne flavored brownies? What's next Jack Daniels flavored whipped cream or Guiness flavored ice cream!

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