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Despite Champagne’s ubiquity, the casual bubbles appreciator may not be so familiar with one of its most delicious styles—and French wine pros think that should change.  Blanc de noirs, which means “white from blacks” in French, is a sparkling wine made from red-skinned grapes. Often golden in color, due to minimal skin contact during the wine-making process, blanc de noirs wines tend to be full-bodied, rich and exceptionally food-friendly, with a delicate hit of savoriness and red fruit . And yet, many wine experts have found that they’re overlooked for their flashier cousin, blanc de blancs , which is made of white grapes.  “Blanc de noirs are very interesting, and often more complex than blanc de blancs, so they should be more popular,” says head sommelier Philippe Meurger, who manages the wine program at Hostellerie de Levernois , a Relais & Châteaux hotel, in Burgundy .  He finds that true Champagne lovers tend to have some familiarity with blanc de noirs, “but they are n

Printable shopping list The recipes in this weeks meal plan are classics! You can make just about any side to go with them and the kids will love them all. My favorite is the sheet pan lasagna ! It’s so easy to make! What’s on the Menu? Get ready for a week of deliciousness! Each recipe is not just easy to whip up but also packed with flavors that create cozy moments at the dinner table. Whether it’s a relaxed night in or a quick weekday meal, these tasty options are perfect for any time of the year! Monday: Pork Schnitzel Tuesday: Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat) Wednesday: Easy Sheet Pan Lasagna Thursday: Cornflake Chicken Friday: Taco Skillet Printable Meal Plan and Shopping List Change Up the Menu Don’t like something on the menu? Don’t worry! I have a weekly meal plan coming out each week and you can switch out and replace any meals that you want! If you want to make sure that you receive all of the meal plans every week, sign up for my n