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A sticky question: Bottles closed with sealing wax If you're like me, you consider this affectation a mixed blessing. Sure, it looks attractive in an old-fashioned, traditional way. But it can make a pluperfect mess when it's time to open the bottle. You will hear a lot of alternative methods to remove the wax - chip it off with a butter knife, tap it GENTLY with a hammer until it shatters, or soak it in very hot water before trying to peel it. But no matter what you do, you're bound to end up with sticky shards all over your kitchen counter or dining-room table. I've found the simplest approach is best: Spread a few paper towels or a cloth on your work area to simplify cleanup. Set the bottle down, and simply start your corkscrew right through the wax. Pull the cork up, and don't worry about the wax; this process should knock off as much as you really need to remove. Pick up and discard the towels, and you're ready to serve!
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Wednesday, May 16, 2001
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