It may be the beginning of fall, but it is hot outside in Missouri. Cool off with these refreshing and fruity popsicles.

INGREDIENTS

2 Large White Peaches

5 Strawberries

2 Tbsp of Honey

½ C. Traminette (or sub any MO White Wine)

1 Tbsp of Lemon Juice

DIRECTIONS

1. Remove the stones from the peaches leaving the skin on, slice them into large pieces, and put them in a blender.
2. Cut the strawberry stems off and add to the blender.
3. Add the Traminette, lemon juice, and honey.
4. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings or add a little more sweetener if you prefer.
5. Pour into 4 large popsicle molds and freeze

Not-so-sweet with a twist of Traminette – this is a recipe you do not want to skip!

Want a new kitchen gadget utilizing wine bottles? Check out the DI-Wine Bottle Dispenser.

Supplies:

• 1 Wine Bottle
• 1 Stopper Spout
• Olive Oil or Dish Soap

Directions:

1. Enjoy a bottle of your favorite Missouri wine with your friends!

2. Rinse your bottle with dish soap and hot water.

3. Remove the wine label and allow the bottle to dry! This can be a fairly tedious step, but we did the work for you! Here are the 3 easiest ways to remove a wine label:

• Use baking soda:
  • Add 5-10 tablespoons of baking soda to a bucket of warm water
  • Soak the bottle in the mixture for 30 minutes
  • Use a utility blade to gently remove the label
• Use steamer:
  • Fill the steamer with water and turn it on
  • Hold the bottle over the steam to loosen the adhesive 
  • Use a utility blade to remove adhesive from the bottle
• Use OxiClean:
  • Fill the bucket with water and 1/4 cup of OxiClean
  • Submerge the wine bottle in the mixture 
  • Soak up to 8 hours
  • Use a utility blade to remove the wine label and adhesive 

4. Fill the clean bottle with your choice of dish soap, olive oil, or anything else you frequently use in the kitchen!

5. Put a spout into the neck of the bottle.

6. (OPTIONAL) Paint your wine bottle dispenser to match your kitchen décor and coat it with Mod Podge!

View this video to see this DI-Wine in action!

Repurposing Missouri wine bottles can be fun and useful! Show us what you create by tagging us on Instagram and Facebook, and use the hashtag #MOWine!

Down, set, hut. It’s officially football season and we are kicking off with all you need to celebrate when your team is on the road. Hosting a fun celebration to watch your team play an away game is the perfect opportunity to try new recipes, make fun wine tails, and pair delicious snacks with wine!

We all know here in Missouri, we love football. Well, football and of course wine too. But even more than football and wine, we love food! Hosting a football season soiree is a great time to try out new recipes and feed a crowd. We have gathered three recipes for you to serve at your next football function: Catawba Pulled Pork, White Wine Carnitas, and Vidal Blanc Chicken & Cheese Dip.

Wine-tails are a great way to serve your favorite Missouri wine in a unique way. Wine-tails can be enjoyed for any occasion, but we picked these as the perfect drinks to share with your friends during football season: Wine-Rita’s, Concord Daiquiri, Vidal Blanc Punch.

We have the perfect Missouri Wines to pair with your go-to football snacks. Our game day snacks range from sweet to spicy dishes, all with their own wine varietal to pair with.

Jalapeno Poppers + Vignoles

Veggies & Humus + Seyval Blanc

Sliders + Chambourcin

Pulled Pork + Concord (mix in some delicious Missouri BBQ sauce too)

Pigs in a Blanket + Catawba

Chili + Norton

Mac & Cheese + Chardonel

Chips & Guacamole + Vidal Blanc

Charcuterie Board + Traminette

Start planning your football celebration now and cheer on your favorite team with a delicious glass of Missouri wine!

When it comes to crafting, corks seem to get all the hype, but what if your favorite Missouri wine has a screw top? Don’t toss those metal caps in the trash just yet, because there are many creative ways to use them as well. One of our favorite screw cap projects is a bottlecap serving tray, which is a beautiful way to showcase some of your favorite Missouri wines while entertaining friends and family.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

-           Several old screw-top wine bottlecaps (we used 99)

-           A wooden serving tray at least 1 inch deep (ours was 16-by-12-inch)

-           16 ounces of resin (more if using a bigger tray)

-           A rolling pin or rubber mallet

-           A hot-glue gun and extra glue sticks

-           Disposable tablecloth or old newspapers

-           Cling wrap

-           Heat gun or torch

STEP-BY-STEP

Step 1: After selecting your wooden tray (and finishing or painting it if you so desire), carefully arrange the bottle caps in the bottom. You can randomly place the caps for a fun and cheerful look, create a repeating pattern or even make a mosaic-like design, such as grapes.

Step 2: Once you have selected and arranged your chosen caps, you must carefully flatten each one. The resin dries best when it is about an 1/8-inch thick, so leaving the caps at their full height can create curing problems with your project. We found it relatively easy to either roll the caps flat with a sturdy rolling pin or simply squash them flat with a rubber mallet. Of course, be conscientious of the surface you’re flattening the caps on and put down a town, cutting board or other protection if needed.

Step 3: Place the now flattened caps back in your tray to check the fit once more. While the flat caps do not take up too much more room, they may somewhat shift your design.

Step 4: Once you’re satisfied with the design of the flattened caps, carefully hot glue them to the tray one by one until they are all securely fastened. While this step may seem tedious, it is necessary. Failing to attach the caps before pouring your resin may result in the design shifting during the next step.

Step 5: Carefully mix the resin according to the instructions and follow any safety precautions suggested. Place your tray onto an old newspaper or a disposable tablecloth, and slowly pour the prepared resin over the bottom of the tray. Spread out the resin using a disposable utensil or a large popsicle stick before carefully applying a heat gun to any bubbles.

Step 6: Cover the top of the tray with cling wrap to ensure no dust, debris, etc., sticks to the resin as it cures.

Step 7: Let the resin cure for 24 hours or as instructed on the package.

Step 8: Use your new tray to carry your favorite Missouri wine, glasses and snacks the next time you entertain.

Share your DI-wine with us on social media by tagging #missouriwine and @missouriwine, and let us know how you up-cycle your screw-top wine bottle caps.