You don't have to drink wine to benefit from today's incredible tip! (I use the opened bottles for ice tea.) Don't miss today's lively, one minute demonstration on how to open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew.
le tire-bouchon (teer-boo-shohn)
: corkscrew
Un tire-bouchon est un ustensile utilisé pour tirer le bouchon en liège naturel ou reconstitué d'une bouteille. A corkscrew is a utensil used for pulling out the natural or reconstituted cork from a bottle.
(Only, what do you do when you can't find your corkscrew?…)
HOW TO OPEN A BOTTLE OF WINE WITHOUT A CORKSCREW
or Comment ouvrir une bouteille de vin sans Tire-Bouchon
No corkscrew? No problem! Try Kristin's tip and learn how to open a bottle of wine with a paperback! Many people have tried the "no corkscrew" stunt with a shoe, but no one has attempted it with a handy-dandy book.
And not just any book….
To open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew, you need two things:
- 1 tender book on France (this one here really does the trick)
- 1 powerful bottle of French wine (Domaine Rouge-Bleu "Mistral" )
Ready? Watch Kristi's one minute video demonstration (click right here). Using her latest book, she'll drive out that cork in under twenty whacks! You've got to see it to believe it!
Note: no trucages or special effects were used! This video records my very first attempt, no practice runs were used! Watch the bottle closely. With each slam of the book, the cork raises from the bottle. Tip: synthetic corks may be more difficult than liège, or natural cork oak.
You Can Do it! (Vas-Y! Tu Peux le Faire!)
My son snickered (that's Max you hear in the video background). My husband said it could not be done. Even I began to have doubts. But perseverance won out! Thanks for sharing this video with a friend who loves wine or books (or cool tricks). Meantime, never lose hope. If you think you can do something, try!
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"Corkscrews." Who needs a tire-bouchon when a paperback will do? One of these newly-delivered books was sacrificed in today's video demonstration. Good news: it fared well! Only a dozen rainbow-shaped imprints across the cover, each with "lifted dots" from the bottles design. When I open the back cover of the book, and run my hand over the surface, it feels like reading braille. I wonder, just what are those imprints saying? I believe they're whispering bon courage!
Book Giveaway!
Win the copy of First French Essais used in today's video demonstration! Here's how:
- Share today's video and give it a thumbs up on YouTube
- Leave a comment here in the comments box, telling me where you shared the video or post (in an email, on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, or some other place we haven't thought of…).
Entries accepted until April 1st! Thank you for helping me get the word out about my First French Essais. And good luck–bonne chance!–winning this very original and sentimental copy. I hope to send it to you with pretty French stamps, directly from France!
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Oh, I forgot….I shared the video on Facebook.
Oh, I forgot….I shared the video on Facebook.
Shared this great info on my Facebook page – we could have used this tip when we were in NYC last year! I have the book and will start reading it tonight (-: Love your newsletter!
Shared this great info on my Facebook page – we could have used this tip when we were in NYC last year! I have the book and will start reading it tonight (-: Love your newsletter!
Salut, Kristin…
Very good post! Jean-Marc was doubtful, but he trusted you on a risky mission with a precious bottle of Mistral, so that’s a good sign! I ordered your book on the first day, and I’m about 2/3 into it. I’m really enjoying it, both the content and the format. Good luck with the promotion, and keep up the good work that we all enjoy.
–Charles
Salut, Kristin…
Very good post! Jean-Marc was doubtful, but he trusted you on a risky mission with a precious bottle of Mistral, so that’s a good sign! I ordered your book on the first day, and I’m about 2/3 into it. I’m really enjoying it, both the content and the format. Good luck with the promotion, and keep up the good work that we all enjoy.
–Charles
What I love is it’s a very gentle tap on the wall! I shared the video with friends on Facebook and thumbs up on you tube. Most importantly I give you thumbs up for your courage, willingness to share and lovely writing. I always enjoy your writings even if I don’t comment. Four books are headed my way. One for me and the others are gifts. Wishing you the best.
What I love is it’s a very gentle tap on the wall! I shared the video with friends on Facebook and thumbs up on you tube. Most importantly I give you thumbs up for your courage, willingness to share and lovely writing. I always enjoy your writings even if I don’t comment. Four books are headed my way. One for me and the others are gifts. Wishing you the best.
Books are wonderful just by themselves, especially yours! But this is another benefit. I shared this with all my friends on Facebook.
Books are wonderful just by themselves, especially yours! But this is another benefit. I shared this with all my friends on Facebook.
How clever! I shared it on Twitter, Facebook, sent it to Brad who is in France now, sent the link to my Alliance Francaise office and hope they spread it, and will include it when I finally get another blog post up next week. If I think of another way to share, I will.
How clever! I shared it on Twitter, Facebook, sent it to Brad who is in France now, sent the link to my Alliance Francaise office and hope they spread it, and will include it when I finally get another blog post up next week. If I think of another way to share, I will.
Formidable! I shared the video with about 8 friends on email. I was amazed and had visions of the bottle breaking and getting all over you. Tu es tres brave. Vive le vin!
Formidable! I shared the video with about 8 friends on email. I was amazed and had visions of the bottle breaking and getting all over you. Tu es tres brave. Vive le vin!
What a great trick for wine drinkers like me! I shared on facebook. Wish I could drink a bottle with you and Jean-Marc!
Julie (from Portland)
What a great trick for wine drinkers like me! I shared on facebook. Wish I could drink a bottle with you and Jean-Marc!
Julie (from Portland)
Just forwarded to my wine drinking friends…can’t wait to try this!
Leslie
Columbia, SC
Just forwarded to my wine drinking friends…can’t wait to try this!
Leslie
Columbia, SC
OH MY GOODNESS, I FEEL LIKE I AM LATE TO THE PARTY!!!!
BIG HUG KRISTI FOR YOUR COURAGE – YOU ARE A MARKETING GURU!!
I LOVE YOU!!!
XOXO
MOM
OH MY GOODNESS, I FEEL LIKE I AM LATE TO THE PARTY!!!!
BIG HUG KRISTI FOR YOUR COURAGE – YOU ARE A MARKETING GURU!!
I LOVE YOU!!!
XOXO
MOM
Thanks to you I learned something new today! I can’t wait to try this trick myself. I was thinking this is a good exercise for biceps too 😉 I am sharing your video via e-mail with my friends and family and I know they will enjoy it as much as me. Good luck with your new book promotion.
Thanks to you I learned something new today! I can’t wait to try this trick myself. I was thinking this is a good exercise for biceps too 😉 I am sharing your video via e-mail with my friends and family and I know they will enjoy it as much as me. Good luck with your new book promotion.
Our dear Kristi,
Loved today’s post(as always!)
Author,publisher,now opening wine with a book……
I am tempted to ask: Girl, is there anything you can’t do?
Your courage is an inspiration!
WOW!!!
Love
Natalia XO
Our dear Kristi,
Loved today’s post(as always!)
Author,publisher,now opening wine with a book……
I am tempted to ask: Girl, is there anything you can’t do?
Your courage is an inspiration!
WOW!!!
Love
Natalia XO
I had never heard or seen that before; open a wine bottle sans un tire-bouchon it’s pretty neat!
I shared the video on Facebook, and of course gave it a ‘thumbs-up!”
Ha! The doubters snickers turned to chuckles of delight I’m sure. 🙂
I had never heard or seen that before; open a wine bottle sans un tire-bouchon it’s pretty neat!
I shared the video on Facebook, and of course gave it a ‘thumbs-up!”
Ha! The doubters snickers turned to chuckles of delight I’m sure. 🙂
Brava, Kristi! That was much better than using a shoe.
I am excited to say that my daughter, who is studying in Paris, will be at your event on April 8. I wish I could be there, too!
Brava, Kristi! That was much better than using a shoe.
I am excited to say that my daughter, who is studying in Paris, will be at your event on April 8. I wish I could be there, too!
Salut, Kristin. I shared your charming video on my FB page. Such a clever idea to promote good wine and good literature!
Salut, Kristin. I shared your charming video on my FB page. Such a clever idea to promote good wine and good literature!
Men sometimes are such doubters. When will they ever learn that you never tell a woman she cannot do something. That was delightful.
Men sometimes are such doubters. When will they ever learn that you never tell a woman she cannot do something. That was delightful.
You ARE AMAZING and could probably take this to the stage! I cannot wait to try it, and when I return to Provence we can have a race! As others have said, you are a marketing genious, Kristi, in addition to your other numerous talents. Brava! I have shared this with friends already.
You ARE AMAZING and could probably take this to the stage! I cannot wait to try it, and when I return to Provence we can have a race! As others have said, you are a marketing genious, Kristi, in addition to your other numerous talents. Brava! I have shared this with friends already.
…and it’s a darn good thing I ordered TWO of your books — one to read and one for opening wine bottles!
…and it’s a darn good thing I ordered TWO of your books — one to read and one for opening wine bottles!
What a clever trick! I shared it on facebook.
Never heard any more about the lost kittens.
Did you have to give up the search? Kept looking for some closure on them.
Unfortunately there are natural predators in
your area.
Can’t wait to get some more copies of the book
for gifts! Felicitations!!!
Lois
What a clever trick! I shared it on facebook.
Never heard any more about the lost kittens.
Did you have to give up the search? Kept looking for some closure on them.
Unfortunately there are natural predators in
your area.
Can’t wait to get some more copies of the book
for gifts! Felicitations!!!
Lois
Book promo is now on my FB. Good luck with sales, Kristen!
Book promo is now on my FB. Good luck with sales, Kristen!
That was a super cool trick, Kristen, and it worked! I was impressed and posted it on Twitter (@gracecatherine). And I was so happy to see that you recorded your talk at Shakespeare and Co! Wonderful video (I saw Part I). Thank you so much!
That was a super cool trick, Kristen, and it worked! I was impressed and posted it on Twitter (@gracecatherine). And I was so happy to see that you recorded your talk at Shakespeare and Co! Wonderful video (I saw Part I). Thank you so much!
I’ve never seen that! Amazing! I posted the video with a comment to share on LinkedIn.
I’ve never seen that! Amazing! I posted the video with a comment to share on LinkedIn.
Great idea! Shared the video with my French language classes. Am enjoying your lovely book!
Amy
Great idea! Shared the video with my French language classes. Am enjoying your lovely book!
Amy
I emailed the video link to all my friends. Next time we get together for wine tasting, we’ll try this. Good luck with your book sales!
I emailed the video link to all my friends. Next time we get together for wine tasting, we’ll try this. Good luck with your book sales!
I just watched your video here in France. We just arrived two days ago and we’ll stay 6 months: two apartments, one in France one in the U.S.A.
I just watched your video here in France. We just arrived two days ago and we’ll stay 6 months: two apartments, one in France one in the U.S.A.