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Popping Up Champagne with i Pad, How to Video by Benoit Tarlant

December 24, 2011 by serge the concierge

A little innocent holiday fun with this quick How to Video on popping up Champagne with i Pad no saber by Benoit of Champagne Tarlant.

Years ago, while I was a conscript in the French army in Saumur, I saw members of the cavalry do a clean cut on Champagne bottles. It takes a good saber and a steady hand.

Posted on December 24, 2011 in Food and Drink, Personal Organizer, Serge the Concierge, To Do Lists, Weblogs, Wine | Permalink | Comments (0)

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