Archives for Feb 2010

  • Happy Wine Wednesday!

    Feb 24, 2010

    Hello there Foot Fans!

    Over on Twitter, the tweeters (is that what we're called?) have adopted this lovely hump day of the week as Wine Wednesday!

    Each week people tag their tweets with the hashtag #WineWednesday and it quickly becomes a trending topic. Wine Wednesday acts as a weekly celebration of wine. It is so fun!

    Here are some of the best tweets from the week:

    By BarefootGuide | 1 Comment |
    Filed under: Twitter Wine Wednesday

  • Featured Recipe -- Grilled Peaches in Wine

    Feb 22, 2010

    This a super simple, super great recipe that can be used with ANY Barefoot wine! It doesn't matter if you're a fan of the reds or prefer the whites, this recipe works well with all.

    Ingredients
    Yellow Peaches
    Your favorite Barefoot Wine (red or white, whichever!)

    Instructions
    Slice peaches in half (lengthwise). Place peaches on the grill for 3-4 minutes or until grill marks appear. Allow grilled slices to cool then add to your glass of wine!

    By BarefootGuide | 1 Comment |
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  • Happy Wine Wednesday!

    Feb 17, 2010

    Hello there Foot Fans!

    Over on Twitter, the tweeters (is that what we're called?) have adopted this lovely hump day of the week as Wine Wednesday!

    Each week people tag their tweets with the hashtag #WineWednesday and it quickly becomes a trending topic. Wine Wednesday acts as a weekly celebration of wine. It is so fun!

    Here are some of the best tweets from the week:

    By BarefootGuide | 2 Comments |
    Filed under: Twitter Wine Wednesday

  • Featured Recipe -- Back 40 Grilled Salmon

    Feb 16, 2010

    Bottle-Barefoot_Cellars_California_Pinot_Noir_750ml.jpgThanks to Republic member Tuckersdad for submitting this great recipe for grilled salmon! Enjoy it tonight and be sure to pair this recipe with a glass of our Pinot Noir for the perfect meal!


    BACK 40 GRILLED SALMON


    Ingredients

    1 1/2 - 2 lbs salmon---preferably fillets

    garlic powder

    lemon

    pepper

    salt

    1/2 cup soy sauce?1

    /2 cup brown sugar---the darker the better

    1/2 cup water

    1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil


    Instructions

    Season salmon to taste with garlic powder lemon pepper and salt.??In bowl stir marinade ingredients---soy sauce, brown sugar, water and extra virgin olive oil until completely dissolved.

    Place marinade in a resealable plastic bag along with salmon. Place in refrigerator for a mimimum of 2 hours...I prefer overnight. Periodically turn bag. ??If using gas grill, preheat to 400 degrees. If using charcoal grill preheat to medium hot...coals mildly ashen gray. (If using gas grill, lightly soak Jack Daniels wood chips in water.)??Lightly pre-oil grate. If using gas grill, place wood chips on at this time.

    Place salmon onto preheated grill. Grill salmon for approximately 7 minutes. Turn and grill for same amount of time or until flakey.

    Remove from grill and let rest for 3-5 minutes. ??Serve with a side of garlic and herb rice.

    Serve with either a glass of Pinot Noir or Shiraz.

    By BarefootGuide | 0 Comments |
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  • Winter is Almost Over!

    Feb 12, 2010

    Happy Friday everyone! We've almost made it through winter! Only a few more weeks to go before we can start prepping to go barefoot and head for the great outdoors! Here's a photo Barefoot Zinfull sent us to remind everyone what to look forward to! Have a great weekend everyone and enjoy some Barefoot!

    By BarefootGuide | 2 Comments |

  • Happy Wine Wednesday!

    Feb 10, 2010

    Hello there Foot Fans!

    Over on Twitter, the tweeters (is that what we're called?) have adopted this lovely hump day of the week as Wine Wednesday!

    Each week people tag their tweets with the hashtag #WineWednesday and it quickly becomes a trending topic. Wine Wednesday acts as a weekly celebration of wine. It is so fun!

    Here are some of the best tweets from the week:

    By BarefootGuide | 0 Comments |
    Filed under: Twitter Wine Wednesday

  • The Perfect Valentine's Day Meal - Barefoot Style!

    Feb 8, 2010

    George Bernard Shaw once said "There is no sincerer love than the love of food" and we here at Barefoot couldn't agree more. That is why we have compiled some great recipes shared by your fellow Barefoot Republic friends for you and your loved one to share on a day devoted to all things love - Valentine's Day. Enjoy!

    Cocktails

    Appetizers

    Main Courses

    Desserts

    By BarefootGuide | 1 Comment |
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  • Featured Recipe -- Barefoot Beef Stew

    Feb 8, 2010

    Thanks to Barefooter TinaMarie for this delicious recipe for Beef Stew. What a perfect, hearty meal for a cold winter evening! Pair it with our Cabernet Sauvignon for a truly tasty meal!

    Ingredients

    6 bacon strips, diced

    1 1/2 lbs. stew beef, about 1 inch chunked

    3 carrots, cut into smallish pieces

    vidallia onion, chopped?3 medium

    tomatoes OR a cann of stewed tomatoes

    2 potatoes, peeled and cut up

    4 garlic cloves, chopped

    20 ounces beef broth

    1 cup Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignon

    Instructions

    In skillet, cook bacon until flippy done. Remove cooked bacon, set aside, leaving the bacon fat in skillet.??Brown stew beef in bacon drippings.??In a crok pot, combine carrots, tomatoes, potatoes, onion and garlic. Place bacon on top of veggies, place beef on top of bacon. Pour broth and wine over beef. Salt and pepper to taste on top.??Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.

    By BarefootGuide | 2 Comments |
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  • A Sweet Idea for Valentine's Day!

    Feb 5, 2010

    Looking to add a little flavor to your Valentine's Day this year? If you're sick of the same old box of chocolates and champagne, we suggest spicing things up a little this year with a bottle (or 2!) of our Rose Cuvee and homemade chocolate covered strawberries!

    With its delicately sweet flavor and pink color, our Rose Cuvee is a perfect match for Valentine's Day. Homemade chocolate covered strawberries are a great pair with your glass of Rose Cuvee and are more thoughtful than buying a box of chocolates at the store! Don't be scared by the idea of "homemade" because dipping strawberries in melted chocolate is about as easy as it gets! Buy a couple bars of milk chocolate (or white chocolate as a unique alternative) and melt them in a pot over the stove. Stick your strawberries on toothpicks and dip them in! Drizze white chocolate over them or leave as is and dry them on parchment paper. Voila!

    By BarefootGuide | 3 Comments |
    Filed under: recipes Rose Cuvee

  • Celebrate this Superbowl with the WHO DAT SAINTS SIPPER

    Feb 4, 2010

    fodwhodatsaintssipper_originalWhat will you be eating and drinking this Superbowl?

    Our friends over at The Advocate have shared a perfect bowl day cocktail, the WHO DAT SAINTS SIPPER. Whether you're a Saints or Colts (or just general football fan) this drink is a great addition to your gameday celebrations. As an added bonus for all Saints fans: the Bubbly Extra Dry bottle is black &  gold (naturally...)

    WHO DAT SAINTS SIPPER

    Makes 1 drink in either a martini glass or sparkling wine flute.

    INGREDIENTS:

    • 5 blackberries or black grapes
    • 1-1/4 ozs. citrus vodka
    • 3/4 oz. peach liqueur
    • 2 ozs. white cranberry juice
    • Ice
    • 1-1/2 ozs. Barefoot Bubbly Extra Dry


    DIRECTIONS:


    1. Place spoonful of blackberries or black grapes in a chilled glass.

    2. In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, peach liqueur and  white cranberry juice with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into chilled glass. Top with Barefoot Bubbly and serve.

    View the recipe on The Advocate's site here. Thanks to The Advocate for sharing this awesome recipe! Delicious!

    What are your favorite Superbowl snacks & drinks? Please do share in the comments below!

    By JenWall | 2 Comments |
    Filed under: Bubbly Extra Dry recipes Superbowl Who Dat Saints Sipper