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Hi Valued Customer,
Happy Spring! Wow, I can't believe all the flowers that popped out with this warm weather. I think I've got my camera in overdrive trying to capture all the wildflowers, trees, and bushes that are in full bloom right now. The warm weather and bright color is especially appreciated after what seemed like the longest winter on record! Don't wait too much longer for a visit - I don't know how long these first blooms will hold out for you!
Website Update
 We are still working on our website update, but we will go live in April (I think). Some final testing is being done and we have a few more pages to create still. Be sure to check our homepage for more news. Once it's live, let us know what you think of the new site!
Click here for the Peaceful Bend website
Meramec and Norton lovers, take note! Not only have we been working on our website, but we've also been working on our wine. For those of you who have been anxiously awaiting the next vintages, you'll be happy to know that our Meramec and the 2008 Norton have both been bottled and are waiting for your next visit!
April 16 - Julie hosts a tasting at Y Liquor in Liberty, MO from 4-8pm. Click here for a map to Y Liquor.
April 17 - Join Julie again at the Gladstone HyVee in Kansas City for their Heartland Wine Festival from 1-4pm. Click here for more information.
April 18 - I'll be hosting a table at the The Grape Escape Festival in Richwoods, MO at St. Stephan's Hall & Picnic Grounds from 3-7pm. This festival is a fundraiser for the St. Vincent DePaul Society and The Arthritis Foundation. Enjoy wine & beer tasting, food, a dunking booth, raffle, train rides, and petting zoo and much, much more during this brand-new event. For more information, contact Bardenheier Winery at 573-678-2442.
April 22 - Ladies Night Out at Fairgrounds Motors in Rolla, MO. We'll have a table to help celebrate ladies night out from 5:30-8pm. For tickets or more information about this event, please contact Carol Harris at 573-364-1002.
April 23 - Community Counseling Center's Missouri Wine Festival in Cape Girardeau, MO. We'll be on hand from 6-9pm for one of our favorite tasting events of the year. If you live near the Cape area, come on for a great cause, and a great evening of food, wine and art! For more information on this event, click here.
April 24 - tasting at Macadoodle's in Joplin, MO from 2-5pm. For store information, just click here.
May 1 - Sip & Savor St. James 2-6pm; Come out to St. James for an afternoon of wandering the streets of old town St. James, food, wine, and beer. Contact the St. James Chamber of Commerce for more information at 573-265-6649.
May 21-22 - Americana Festival here at Peaceful Bend. Are you looking for a great guitar camp? Great food? Great concerts in a wine cellar? Well, look no further! Our Americana Festival is filled with great folks, delicious Bob-a-cue, and wonderful music. Workshops and lessons throughout the day, and concerts held in the evening. With plenty of package choices, you'll be able to cater our event to your interests! Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. **Bob-a-cue is holding a drawing for a free meal pass for two lucky winners if you purchase your festival ticket by May 15**
A Little Food With Your Wine?
Here's a variation I tried on the Easy Chicken Piccata recipe from About.com. The tangy flavor from the lemon seemed perfect for a warm spring evening!
Cumin Chicken
Ingredients:
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4 chicken breast cutlets (about 1-1/2 pounds)
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1 Tablespoon whole wheat flour
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 Tablespoons olive oil
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3/4 cup Sweet River White, split
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1 Tablespoon butter
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Juice of 1/2 a lemon (about 1 Tbl.)
Preparation:
Combine flour, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle mixture evenly on both sides of chicken cutlets.
Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken in one layer and cook on the first side for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn and brown the other side. Turn only once. (It will cook more later.) Remove to a platter.
Add 1/4 cup of the Sweet River White to the pan drippings and cook, scraping up the browned bits, until syrupy. Stir in the butter, lemon juice, and the rest of the wine. Cook for 2 minutes.
Return chicken to the pan, turning to coat both sides with sauce. Simmer, covered, until chicken is no longer pink in the center (160 on an instant-read thermometer). Let rest for 2 minutes, then serve with pan sauce.
I served this with wild rice, asparagus, and a salad. It really all came together quickly and easily, just like the recipe promised. Bon Apetite!
That's it for this month. I hope you all enjoy the spring weather, and can come out for a visit to Peaceful Bend soon!
Cheers, Katie
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