Blanc de Noirs

Literally, “white from blacks.” A golden Champagne or SPARKLING WINE made from black (noir) grapes. (The French refer to red grapes as black.) It is possible to make a white wine from red grapes because the juice and PULP of red-skinned grapes is white. Blanc de noirs are usually made from pinot noir, but pinot meunier may be used in some cases. Very few Champagne houses produce blanc de noirs Champagnes. The practice is more common among makers of Californian sparkling wines.

What is the fastest-growing edible plant in the world?

A. Bamboo

B. Jasmine

C. Nasturtiums

D. Wild Rice

Bamboo is not only the fastest-growing edible plant but also the fastest-growing plant on Earth. Period. Chinese Moso bamboo can grow over 3 feet in a single day! Bamboo shoots are low in fat and calories and contain loads of fiber and potassium. They have a very mild taste but take on flavors of other foods easily and can blend into almost any cuisine.

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Cost (in U.S. dollars) of a 30 liter Midas bottle, the equivalent of 40 regular 750ml bottles, of Armand de Brignac Champagne (aka Ace of Spades) sold at Hyde restaurant at the Bellagio Hotel in… Continue reading

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