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Champagne: Commodifying the women who built an empire
"Come quickly, I am tasting the stars!" Dom Pérignon, the French monk (incorrectly) attributed to discovering champagne, is romantically remembered exclaiming this as he sipped on the effervescent beverage in the 17th century (Epstein, 2011). Pérignon was followed by many other men in characterizing the refined beverage that is enjoyed at celebrations all over the world. In thinking of champagne, one might, as Becky Sue Epstein reminisced in her history on champagne, imagine popular male characters like James Bond enigmatically sipping on champagne, or male athletes popping a bottle open in celebration. Champagne is a drink synonymous with starry skies, black cocktail dresses, and the flowery words on a page of an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel. He even famously wrote, "I'll drink your champagne. I'll drink every drop of it, I don't care if it kills me." It is universally accepted as a mood setter, an aphrodisiac as Catherine the Great was convinced (Epstein, 2011). It is recognized as a toast to celebration and accomplishment, Epstein (2011) writing, “champagne continues to be the beverage that signals special occasions and celebrations, no matter what the climate or the economy is like – in life as well as on screen” (p. 11). Historically, champagne has represented this idea of celebration since is acceptance in the 17th century, however, it has celebrated men and sexualized women despite the feminist champions who built the champagne empire as a whole.
Talia NicolePublished 2 days ago in Proof"In What Furnace Was Thy Brain?"*
*From "The Tyger" by William Blake Most amino acids build proteins. Undeniably important, they are the basis of the body's structure. Nevertheless, some amino acids have other roles, roles that help sew together the vast complex of protein structures into a seamlessly moving, thinking creature.
D. Thea BaldrickPublished about a month ago in Proof
The Many Faces Of Fire Water
Moonshine is a high-proof liquor with a rich history. It gets its name from the illegal practice of making it. There are no rules to creating moonshine. Just four ingredients; cornmeal, sugar, water, and yeast, and simple equipment. It doesn’t require time to mature like wine, so it can be drunk on the same day it was bottled. The simplicity of making it is what attracts a lot of people to brew it at home. This smooth, slightly sweet, beverage began in Britain around the 15th century and is still being made today, despite its illegal status in most states. June 5th is the day we honor moonshine. So, today we’ll discuss its many uses outside of having a good time.
M.L. LewisPublished 2 months ago in Proof10 No-Fuss Cocktails for St. Patrick's Day
Every year for St. Patrick's Day, my husband and I celebrate in a rather heretical fashion: the American way. In Ireland, St. Patrick's Day is not a boozy holiday, but a religious reminder of Saint Patrick and all of his kind deeds. Like most holidays, this Americanized Irish celebration has strayed far from the original intention and meaning, and been replaced with a favored popular pastime; drinking. So, in celebration, I have for you ten of our favorite easy to make cocktails to enjoy at home.
E.L. MartinPublished 5 months ago in ProofThe Alcoholic History Of Vodka
I am no stranger to the bar, the cigar bar to be more precise. I have been requested to cover two things: A). History B). F*cked up stories from Florida
Jessica BuggPublished 5 months ago in ProofThe Top 6 Healthiest Dry Red Wines That Undoubtedly Pack a Big Punch!
Do you need an excuse to uncork a bottle and take a sip of your favorite pinot noir or malbec? Of course not, right? Drinking red wines may offer many health benefits. It’s helpful in heart disease, cancer, low blood pressure, and so on.
Ashley Marie's Best Tequila Cocktails feat. Calirosa
Hey dolls! I hope you all are having a wonderful day wherever you are! If you know anything about me, you know that I love a good girls’ night. Getting dolled up and heading out for the night is fabulous, but sometimes you just need to take an evening to catch up with your sisters.
Ashley Marie RosasPublished 9 months ago in Proof
To Kir, or Kir Royale?
Despite being the plebeian I am, I have been fortunate enough to have traveled well-beyond where I was born here in the United States of America. In fact, I can't actually remember the state where I was born. I was too young, and we moved when I was six months old due to my father being re-stationed. He was in the military.
Mimi SonnerPublished about a year ago in Proof
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A Comprehensive List of the “Best” and “Worst” Drinks for Your Smile
Do you love catching up with your friends on the weekend over a cocktail? Do you enjoy unwinding after a long day of work with a glass of wine? Don’t worry – you don’t have to stick to water for the sake of your oral health. With that being said, it can be beneficial to be aware of the “best” and “worst” drinks when it comes to your smile. To learn what they are, keep reading!
Grand DentalPublished a day ago in ProofChampagne: Commodifying the women who built an empire
"Come quickly, I am tasting the stars!" Dom Pérignon, the French monk (incorrectly) attributed to discovering champagne, is romantically remembered exclaiming this as he sipped on the effervescent beverage in the 17th century (Epstein, 2011). Pérignon was followed by many other men in characterizing the refined beverage that is enjoyed at celebrations all over the world. In thinking of champagne, one might, as Becky Sue Epstein reminisced in her history on champagne, imagine popular male characters like James Bond enigmatically sipping on champagne, or male athletes popping a bottle open in celebration. Champagne is a drink synonymous with starry skies, black cocktail dresses, and the flowery words on a page of an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel. He even famously wrote, "I'll drink your champagne. I'll drink every drop of it, I don't care if it kills me." It is universally accepted as a mood setter, an aphrodisiac as Catherine the Great was convinced (Epstein, 2011). It is recognized as a toast to celebration and accomplishment, Epstein (2011) writing, “champagne continues to be the beverage that signals special occasions and celebrations, no matter what the climate or the economy is like – in life as well as on screen” (p. 11). Historically, champagne has represented this idea of celebration since is acceptance in the 17th century, however, it has celebrated men and sexualized women despite the feminist champions who built the champagne empire as a whole.
Talia NicolePublished 2 days ago in ProofWhen youth meets spring
The spring of life is youth - the title Spring, nature's revival of all things, green and lush. Youth, the youth of lively and brave, positive. When youth meets spring, it is the laughter and singing in the blossoming of hundreds of flowers, it is the singing and dancing under the shade of green trees, it is the running to the fullest by the gurgling stream, it is the playfulness on the green land of youth, and the wonderful story starts to be told in Pu Shang Yuan and the students of Sixth Form ......
Roy FisherPublished 7 days ago in ProofKnowledge is power
In 215 B.C., Roman general Marcellus led his army to the historic city of Syracuse in a warship. Marcellus thought that the small city of Syracuse would not break down without a fight, and hearing the illustrious reputation of the Roman army, the people of the city would not open the city and surrender? However, the Roman army was quizzed by a dense and terrible barrage of darting arrows and stones.
Christopher GreenPublished 9 days ago in ProofHere are some of my favorite drinking rituals from around the world
One of my favorite hobbies is exploring what drinking is like in different parts of the world. Have you tried Japanese whisky or Korean Soju? What about lesser known European spirits like Ouzo and Jenever? Along with tasting these international beverages, it's important to understand the drinking culture in the regions where they originated. Here are some of my favorite drinking rituals from around the world—I encourage you to try them for yourself!
Vasile StefPublished 11 days ago in Proof
Liquor and Technology
How much do you know about the relationship between baijiu brewing and technology? Many ordinary people think that baijiu is too traditional and out of step with the development of The Times, but those who really go into the baijiu industry will find that baijiu industry is the most cutting-edge technology since its birth. From microbial fermentation to distillation technology to storage blending technology, China's baijiu industry has been walking at the forefront of science and technology.
Alane MosesPublished 15 days ago in Proof
After drinking, if the body appears these 5 phenomena, that you are not suitable for drinking, suggest early abstaining
Wine culture has been spread in many people's family gatherings, because they are busy with entertainment, wine is indispensable in family gatherings. On some important occasions, they inevitably become cocktail party friends.
Na DunshiePublished 18 days ago in Proof
vodka & gimlet
life is about balance. the citrus to the alcohol. the flirtation to the elusion. the sour to the sweet. the play to the work.
Caitlin NightingalePublished 18 days ago in Proof
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