Bunnies Vs Kittens, Echo’s Easter shoot!
Featuring Echo and guest model Tesla!
Cica Kitten FAQ – What is a Cica Kitten?
- What is a Cica kitten within kittenplay, what does it represent in the Chateau?
A lot of the Chateau is just the revival of dresses and gowns, as well as classic lingerie, peignoirs, burlesque, crosests, elegance, etc with a touch of BDSM kittenplay protocol thrown in. Think of it more like a Geisha choice of life, more like finishing school, less like just being a model for a magazine. A Cica kitten girl in The Chateau is more like a lifestyle choice that a model can make, a Cica should represent the height of femininity, she is 18-24, as it’s important to note, the minimal age legally to register for the Chateau is legally 18 years and older.
- How does a Cica kitten behave?
a Cica is sweet, kind and beautiful, desired by all! Recognized by her kitten ears and silver collar, she should represent this at realtime Chateau events and all social activities she attends. She should be the sort of creature than men will fall over backwards for and shower with trinkets and roses. She oozes a cuteness that both men and women long to be in her presence, she also possess an innocence of character that the Mayka, her older kitten sister does not, but she has a wild side and knows how to entertain at parties and have fun, she is educated, the sort of girl who owns corsets, she may even be corset trained, can dance, paint and sing and even serve tea in a kitten/owner ceremony like setting, she may also know burlesque, like traditional ancient skills, she is a revival of ancient arts of traditional beauty and allure, the Cica is a rare creature to be treasured. <3
- Are all Chateau girls Cica?
No, to become a Cica, or Mayka for that matter is purely a choice of the model within The Chateau, not all models become one or have to become one.
- What is the minimum requirement to become a Cica or Mayka?
All Cica/Mayka must attend a series of summer classes in order to earn the title and have attended at least one real time Chateau event. Is also worth noting you cannot become a Mayka until you are 25 years or older.
- Is this a sexual thing?
Much like the Geisha is no longer a sexual thing, and more arts based, neither is the Cica, a lot of the arts taught are like the traditional skills of the Courtesan (singing, painting, dancing etc) However that is not to say they do not have a sensual application, meaning, if you want to take those skills and use them in your personal relationships with your partners in the bedroom then absolutely you can, the portions like the tea ceremonies and shibari classes could definitely be used within BDSM protocols for events and the bedroom. For the most part however, think of this more as a Victorian Finishing school with the focus on etiquette that you can take with you and use in your day to day life.
- How can you recognize a Cica or Mayka kitten over other kittens?
Cica kittens and Mayka receive a special metal diamond shaped tag with swarovski crystals after completing classes at the Chateau, this tag is unique and not available elsewhere, the tag is engraved with Cica or Mayka on it, once the girl has earned the title, it is also added to their official Chateau profiles and allowed to be added to their social media accounts. they can wear that tag on their chateau collar as a symbol of their status within The Chateau.
- How do I become a Cica?
You must first be a Pearl level or above model within the Chateau to be eligible to train/take classes for the Cica or Mayka title. You must be between 18-24 years old. Anyone who is Pearl level or above can state they are a Cica in training if they are intending on attending classes in the future, likewise anyone over 25 can state they are a Mayka in training with The Chateau.
- When is the next series of classes/finishing school for Cica/Mayka?
The next classes are June 24th to June 27th held at The Chateau cat girl manor and on it’s grounds, you can find out more details here: – https://www.facebook.com/events/804835192972030/
- What if I am over 24 years old? Am I still eligible to become a Cica?
No, however you are still eligible for becoming a Mayka in status, but you must still complete the classes a Cica would take first.
Video Interview with Jennifer Taves!
Interview with Costume designer Jennifer Taves in New Orleans, you can find her page here! – https://www.facebook.com/costumegasm/?fref=ts
Cinder’s first shoot for The Chateau
Cinder’s first shoot for The Chateau. Photography by Silent Shutter
Furbaby at the Manor
Photography by Glenn probst
A visit to Catfe Vancouver’s Cat Cafe!
After a long wait, I was finally able to go visit all of the kitties at Vancouver’s Catfe. The one month wait and 11am time slot was definitely worth the wait!
First up, we paid our admission ($8 or $5 with purchase) and got some adorable cat shaped food and beverages!
Cupcakes Catte (Latte) and macroons!
The layout was awesome, and inspired me that purrrhaps we should bring some kitty friendly shelving to the Chateau!
They had many toys and games for us kitties to play with at Catfe. Boardgames all had a cat theme and were fun for breaking the ice and making new friends with other kitten lovers!
Finally I was able to to break myself away from all of the dangly things and sneak in a visit with a couple of the resident kittehs, this one here is Jersey, he was a little shy at first, but very affectionate!
A quick play on the scratching post and it was time to be on my way! Another visit is in order soon for more yummy kitty macaroons and cat cuddles! Maybe I will have enough time for Catopoly
The kittens at Catfe are all from BC SPCA, and are available for adoption, also, a portion of the proceeds goes to a different cat shelter every month. February’s shelter was C.A.R.E.S.
Below are the kittens that we visited with.
Thanks for the visit Catfe
How to Bake Your Own Macarons
Elegant French restaurants with quiet, crackling fires sending a beautiful glow over your white whine that you have only taken a few delicate, and well mannered, sips from. A perfect night out, correct? But something is missing….macaroons. Macaroons are every elegant kittens’ favorite treat, so why not learn to make them yourself so you can enjoy them whenever you need an elegant day to yourself?
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The basic French macaron is merely the base to any magical macaroon you can think of. Try adding a teaspoon of Dutch-process cocoa and red gel food coloring for a red velvet macaron, or a 1/4 teaspoon rose extract and pink gel food coloring for rose. You can even make these macaroons vegan with a few substitutes. Remember though, always add the dry ingredients with dry ingredients and wet ingredients with wet ingredients!
INGREDIENTS FOR BODY
- 2/3 cup almond meal or ground almonds
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature and preferably aged up to 3 days
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS FOR BODY
- Preheat the oven to 280ºF, and position 2 racks in the lower section of the oven. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. If you have time, draw 1-inch circles on the back of each sheet, spacing the circles at least 1/2-inch apart.
- If your almond meal is very coarse, grind it with the powdered sugar until fine. Sift the almond meal-powdered sugar mixture twice through a mesh sieve too get out any coarser chunks.
- Place egg whites in your mixing bowl, and begin to beat on medium-high. When the eggs are frothy, gradually add granulated sugar 1 tablespoon at a time until fully incorporated. Continue to beat the egg white mixture until glossy and stiff peaks form when you lift the beaters. Gently stir in the vanilla extract. Be careful to not overbeat the meringue!
- Add half of the sifted almond mixture, and gently fold it into the meringue with a spatula. Lift from the bottom, up around the sides, and toward the middle, being careful to not over agitate the meringue which will cause it to lose too much air. Once the almond mixture is almost fully incorporated, add the second half and repeat the folding motion.
- When the almond mixture is fully incorporated, you will need to transform the batter into the appropriate texture. Using the flat of the spatula, “punch” down into the center of the batter, then scrape more batter from the sides to the center, and punch again. You will need to repeat this 10-15 times until the batter slowly and continuously drips back into the bowl when you scoop it up with the spatula. Think of the consistency of molten lava. For the best results, punch the batter a few times, check the consistency, then punch a few more times, etc. Do not make the batter too runny or the macarons won’t rise as they should, and you could end up with oil stains on the surface.
- Pour batter into a pastry bag fitted with a 0.4-inch tip. On your prepared baking sheets, pipe out 1-inch rounds in the circles you drew (remember to draw the circles on the back side of your parchment to avoid ink or pencil stains on your macarons!).
- Holding the baking sheet in both hands, rap each baking sheet firmly on the counter two or three times. This smooths out the tops and helps form the “pied” or frilly foot on the bottoms of the macarons. Allow the piped macarons to dry, uncovered, for at least 15 minutes. The macarons should form a very thin, smooth crust where, if you tap it lightly with your finger, the batter will not stick to your finger. If after 15 minutes, the batter is still sticky, let it dry longer. This may take up to an hour on humid days.
- Place both baking sheets in the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes. After the first 2 minutes, open the oven to allow any excess humidity to escape. Halfway through, swap oven racks and rotate the sheets for even baking. The macarons are done when they are baked all the way through and the shells are just hard. Take care to not underbake or overbake. Remove them from the oven, and let cool.
When fully cooled, assemble the macarons with your choice of filling. The assembled macarons can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
INGREDIENTS FOR FILLING
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS FOR FILLING
- Cut butter into pieces, and mash with a spatula until the consistency resembles mayonnaise.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks, then add the granulated sugar, and whisk until the mixture lightens to an off-white and you can no longer see the granules of sugar. Add the milk, and whisk to combine.
- Pour the egg mixture into a small saucepan, and heat over low heat, whisking frequently to ensure that the mixture does not curdle or scorch. Cook until the mixture becomes thick and custardy, like pudding.
- Pour the egg mixture back into its bowl, and whisk constantly until it returns to room temperature. Whisk in the butter in three batches, add the vanilla, and stir until smooth and all ingredients are fully combined. Pipe or spread onto one macaron half and sandwich between the other.
