May 24, 2007
Hotel Furstenhof
2:37 a.m.
Good Morning!
So I’m getting ready to check out of my hotel for the day and head over to IES (Institute for European Studies) our homebase. Last night I went down the street with the other Maymester students and we got Frankfurters from a stand. It was really neat because the bun was an actual oblong roll, not like an American bun, and they “spear” the end of it on this long spike like thing and then squirt your condiments down the long hole and stick in the frankfurter. I’m going to have to learn very quickly how not to be picky since I can’t say in German what I don’t want on there. It will be very frustrating until I learn. No more “When Harry Met Sally” ordering for me in Vienna.
I’ll probably add to this entry later. Nowhere has air conditioning, which is fine for the moment because you don’t need it.
*Elaine
The chemistry of Europe - when organic synthesis and European travel mix.
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I am currently in Strasbourg, France on an organic chemistry research grant from the NSF at the Louis Pasteur Institute. This blog is subject to contain everything from random musings, funny observations, organic chemistry, and other anecdotes about daily life abroad in France.
Older entries from my summer spent in Vienna and Oxford in 2007 can be viewed below.
I am currently in Strasbourg, France on an organic chemistry research grant from the NSF at the Louis Pasteur Institute. This blog is subject to contain everything from random musings, funny observations, organic chemistry, and other anecdotes about daily life abroad in France.
Older entries from my summer spent in Vienna and Oxford in 2007 can be viewed below.
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Proper way to taste champagne
1) Look at it, holding it on the stem so as not to warm the glass
2) Take a waft, or smell
3) Take a sip, let it lightly dance on your tongue
4) Smell it again, and you’ll be able to smell more suble fruit smells now
Cynics can skip the dancing on the tongue detail, but I think it’s the best part.
2) Take a waft, or smell
3) Take a sip, let it lightly dance on your tongue
4) Smell it again, and you’ll be able to smell more suble fruit smells now
Cynics can skip the dancing on the tongue detail, but I think it’s the best part.
Fast facts in the name of champagne taste
- Saying “French champagne” is redundant, since true champagne only comes from this region of France
- Vintages are only made during years when the crop is exceptional, and unlike non-vintages, they do not combine wine from previous years
- “Finish” refers to the aromatic remnants on the palate following consumption
- Champagne undergoes its second fermentation with a cap, not a cork, because it interferes with the flavor
- At Moët et Chandon, the last vintage was 2000, and will sit another year before being sold
- Chardonnay was imported into France during the crusades, along with a type of rose
- Moët et Chandon has enough champagne bottles in their cellar at this moment to give one to every person in France. This would be a huge ass party.
- There are specific sizes of bottles (just to name a few): Magnums = 1.5 liters, Mathusalem = 6 liters, or 8 bottles, Nabuchodonsor = 15 liters, or 20 bottles; only made to order and cannot be fermented in a bottle this big, it’s combo of many bottles during packaging
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8 comments:
Interesting idea on the frankfurter roll...so when you're eating it, the condiments don't spill out of the side of the bun and onto your shirt. Hmmm. I wonder if anyone has marketed that spear here? Have fun today!
Elaine, yummo on the frankfurter! I just arrived in Indy last night and Rita Jo has a computer now! I'm so excited to get to read all your blogs now anytime I want. Wish I could be there!
hallo! first to comment. yesss. ^-^;; frankfurter-wise, you can always try pointing to condiments and forming an X with your two arms. HAHA. you've seen me do this before, yes? :) for a less conspicuous "no, thanks" you can use your two pointer fingers. haha.
today is mcneil's graduation. 3pm. crazy, huh? it makes me reminisce and think about where i was a year ago...& it makes me picture where i'll be a year from now. 0_o [bewildered eyes] haha. now i'm in an asian emoticon mood.
-_-;;; [annoyed eyes]
^-^; [happy]
f0_0 [scratching head]
m(_ _)m [bowing]
^.~ [wink]
\(^o^)/ [very excited,hands raised]
(>_~) [accusatory glance]
that's all i can think of off the top of me worn head. more exciting than :) :] :P =), huh? haha.
have a lovely day, elaine!
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Hey Elaine!
I hope you are having FUN!!!
I do adore this blog so far :)
Cara
Elaine NOT ordering like Sally Albright? It will never happen. "I'll have the frankfurter but hold the mustard. Put the ketchup on the side but only if the frankfurter isn't well done. If it's well done, then put the ketchup on the roll." You'd better keep these posts coming, Baby Girl. Your Mama is living for them!
Aunt Mary said she feels like you are the Soup Nazi on Seinfeld because you censor our comments. She's afraid you will say ~ No comments for YOU, Aunt Mary!
Elaine!! I hope you have a wonderful time there, it sounds like you're off to a great start! :) Send me a postcard if you get the chance!!
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Would you recommend the Hotel Furstenhof? IIIIIIII need to know. If it get's your stamp of approval, I will book this place for my first night in Vienna. Sounds like it's easy to get to and you will have no trouble finding me.
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