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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And how did you come across that trick? Don’t get the feeling the winemaker behind you taught you! Thanks for sharing. I emailed the video link to my friends who enjoy French and laughter.
And how did you come across that trick? Don’t get the feeling the winemaker behind you taught you! Thanks for sharing. I emailed the video link to my friends who enjoy French and laughter.
Too precious! Loved your video and your tip 🙂 Your new book sits on my kitchen counter near a bottle of wine…hmmm. Never give up, my friend. Merci for brightening my life and my day. xoxo
Too precious! Loved your video and your tip 🙂 Your new book sits on my kitchen counter near a bottle of wine…hmmm. Never give up, my friend. Merci for brightening my life and my day. xoxo
Wow …cool. My son in law used a ” wine saber” to open a bottle of wine last night…which I thought was awesome. They live here in Italy and we explored local vineyards yesterday … and came home with 4 cases of wine. Wait until I show him this tonight!
Mary Liz
Wow …cool. My son in law used a ” wine saber” to open a bottle of wine last night…which I thought was awesome. They live here in Italy and we explored local vineyards yesterday … and came home with 4 cases of wine. Wait until I show him this tonight!
Mary Liz
Your book came in the mail yesterday and I was so excited! I’ve read most of it, but like another reader, I don’t want to read it all- it’s like saving the last few bites of something really special, savoring them when at last you realize you still have a few bites left. Yum yum!!! Loved your video! I’m going to have to try that – need to get a bottle of wine, but I am NOT going to hit your beautiful book, will use a book scheduled for the thrift store, instead. I am going to try to put the video and book pic on facebook (but, I am very challenged there!- but, going to try) – need to keep spreading the WORD! the French WORD-a-Day! Once, again, Felicitations!!!!
Your book came in the mail yesterday and I was so excited! I’ve read most of it, but like another reader, I don’t want to read it all- it’s like saving the last few bites of something really special, savoring them when at last you realize you still have a few bites left. Yum yum!!! Loved your video! I’m going to have to try that – need to get a bottle of wine, but I am NOT going to hit your beautiful book, will use a book scheduled for the thrift store, instead. I am going to try to put the video and book pic on facebook (but, I am very challenged there!- but, going to try) – need to keep spreading the WORD! the French WORD-a-Day! Once, again, Felicitations!!!!
Hello,
I am looking forward to reading your book; just ordered it. I was looking back on the post I missed this week. You gave me a new idea for Choux pastry. I used it last week at a party for 70 I catered. I made little puffs and put brie in it. They were served warm. People loved them!
Enjoy the success of your new book!
Take care,
Hello,
I am looking forward to reading your book; just ordered it. I was looking back on the post I missed this week. You gave me a new idea for Choux pastry. I used it last week at a party for 70 I catered. I made little puffs and put brie in it. They were served warm. People loved them!
Enjoy the success of your new book!
Take care,
Coucou Kristin! That video was great! I have never seen that done before! I had to show my Mom who is a “wine connoisseur”, she loves her wine, and she said she would like to try it to see if she could do it too! I can’t wait to read your new book! Gros bisous XX
~Regina~
Coucou Kristin! That video was great! I have never seen that done before! I had to show my Mom who is a “wine connoisseur”, she loves her wine, and she said she would like to try it to see if she could do it too! I can’t wait to read your new book! Gros bisous XX
~Regina~
My heart jumped with every thump!!! That’s so impressive.
Would not be necessary in Australia as all our wine bottles have screw-tops. Better than cork, synthetic or otherwise? I don’t know…
On spelling:
1/ Is snicker the US version of snigger?
2/ Faired well should be Fared well, and, in your potato clip they should be pared rather than paired.
Santé!
My heart jumped with every thump!!! That’s so impressive.
Would not be necessary in Australia as all our wine bottles have screw-tops. Better than cork, synthetic or otherwise? I don’t know…
On spelling:
1/ Is snicker the US version of snigger?
2/ Faired well should be Fared well, and, in your potato clip they should be pared rather than paired.
Santé!
I love your website and your personality makes it all the more special. Good luck with your book. I shared it on google+, Facebook, LinkedIn, and my own personal subscriber list. I would love to win a copy.
I love your website and your personality makes it all the more special. Good luck with your book. I shared it on google+, Facebook, LinkedIn, and my own personal subscriber list. I would love to win a copy.
Dear Kristin,
Your new book is charming! I am convinced now, more than ever…. a book of recipes….anecdotes about each recipe…a colorful photo as well. A bit of a selfish suggestion, as I would love to have a collection of all recipes you have offered so far together in one book. Many of them have become favorites. Just one of so many possibilities for many more books from you. Oh, the anticipation! :o)
Dear Kristin,
Your new book is charming! I am convinced now, more than ever…. a book of recipes….anecdotes about each recipe…a colorful photo as well. A bit of a selfish suggestion, as I would love to have a collection of all recipes you have offered so far together in one book. Many of them have become favorites. Just one of so many possibilities for many more books from you. Oh, the anticipation! :o)
Hi Kristen,
I love your blog as it fuflills all my longings for things French. I shared your website with my Francophile friends, on my FB page, and through email with wine-loving family who also like to read 😉 ♡
I wish you all the best, and I am still praying your beloved kitties come home soon.
Nancy
Hi Kristen,
I love your blog as it fuflills all my longings for things French. I shared your website with my Francophile friends, on my FB page, and through email with wine-loving family who also like to read 😉 ♡
I wish you all the best, and I am still praying your beloved kitties come home soon.
Nancy
I put your video up on Facebook. I have a few friends who live wine and books, so your video is perfect for them.
I put your video up on Facebook. I have a few friends who live wine and books, so your video is perfect for them.
Shared this fantastic video on my twitter account. Can’t wait to try it when we are back en France at Pâques soon see(ourlittlehouseinfrance/wordpress). Love your blogs and the book is ace. Best of luck with the sales. Sue.
Shared this fantastic video on my twitter account. Can’t wait to try it when we are back en France at Pâques soon see(ourlittlehouseinfrance/wordpress). Love your blogs and the book is ace. Best of luck with the sales. Sue.
Bonjour Kristin! Shared your cute video
on Facebook. Your new book will make a
delightful gift for special friends. Merci
et bonne santé mon amie.
Bonjour Kristin! Shared your cute video
on Facebook. Your new book will make a
delightful gift for special friends. Merci
et bonne santé mon amie.
How Novel! If you wil excuse the pun 😉
Shared this story with two teachers i am friends with
Marie-Aude, originally from France, living now in MA and
teaching French in Newton, and Rose, a French teacher also from
MA. Both exclusively teach the French language!
You are charming Kristin, and so is your video!
How Novel! If you wil excuse the pun 😉
Shared this story with two teachers i am friends with
Marie-Aude, originally from France, living now in MA and
teaching French in Newton, and Rose, a French teacher also from
MA. Both exclusively teach the French language!
You are charming Kristin, and so is your video!
I watched the video again just because it’s fun to see you and Jean -Marc and to give it a “thumbs up”. I forgot to do that yesterday. But yesterday I did fumble through and was able to post the video on my FB page! Amazing for me!! I also took a photo of the cover and posted it there so there would be a static pic on my page. And added it to my favorite books -although had to do manually without any cover pic. Good luck with Amazon. Anxious to hear what might become of their reaching out to you.
I did see a misspelled word in today’s post “necked’ or was that supposed to be “naked”? Ha Ha. Let us know about Amazon!!
Love the book, to say the least, less I keep repeating my praises of you!
I watched the video again just because it’s fun to see you and Jean -Marc and to give it a “thumbs up”. I forgot to do that yesterday. But yesterday I did fumble through and was able to post the video on my FB page! Amazing for me!! I also took a photo of the cover and posted it there so there would be a static pic on my page. And added it to my favorite books -although had to do manually without any cover pic. Good luck with Amazon. Anxious to hear what might become of their reaching out to you.
I did see a misspelled word in today’s post “necked’ or was that supposed to be “naked”? Ha Ha. Let us know about Amazon!!
Love the book, to say the least, less I keep repeating my praises of you!
Who knew a good book had such power! C’est génial ! Et la grenouille avait tort !!
Who knew a good book had such power! C’est génial ! Et la grenouille avait tort !!
Shared your video on FB! Can’t wait to try this. Wish I known this forty years ago.
Shared your video on FB! Can’t wait to try this. Wish I known this forty years ago.
Facebook and in person
Facebook and in person
Shared on Facebook and tagged my frenchie friends!
Shared on Facebook and tagged my frenchie friends!
Loved your quiet confidence and success and the other comments here! Shared on FB, Twitter, email and brought your other two books to class!
Loved your quiet confidence and success and the other comments here! Shared on FB, Twitter, email and brought your other two books to class!
Hi Kristen. I just shared your video on my Facebook page. It was funny to hear the teasing from the ‘peanut gallery’! Success is Sweet!
Hi Kristen. I just shared your video on my Facebook page. It was funny to hear the teasing from the ‘peanut gallery’! Success is Sweet!
Shared on Facebook and in person with my friends. Look forward to receiving my copy of your new book, which Amazon advises I should receive this week from the US.
Shared on Facebook and in person with my friends. Look forward to receiving my copy of your new book, which Amazon advises I should receive this week from the US.
As a fellow writer and recovery-person :), and someone who admires your elegant way with words, I have shared your gorgeous video on Facebook. Here’s to more sales and more videos ;). Love and encouragement, Lis x
As a fellow writer and recovery-person :), and someone who admires your elegant way with words, I have shared your gorgeous video on Facebook. Here’s to more sales and more videos ;). Love and encouragement, Lis x
I purchased your book for my mother-in-law, a retired travel agent who loves the south of France. She has so many happy memories of her many visits there that I thought the book will make a perfect mother’s day gift! The book will, in turn, inspire her to read your blog and you will have a new loyal fan!
I purchased your book for my mother-in-law, a retired travel agent who loves the south of France. She has so many happy memories of her many visits there that I thought the book will make a perfect mother’s day gift! The book will, in turn, inspire her to read your blog and you will have a new loyal fan!
I couldn’t wait to share the video with HE-WHO-WAS-CERTAIN it couldn’t be done. Alas, I won. And a lovely Pinot Noir appeared for my dinner! Merci!
I couldn’t wait to share the video with HE-WHO-WAS-CERTAIN it couldn’t be done. Alas, I won. And a lovely Pinot Noir appeared for my dinner! Merci!