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Wednesday, May 16 - Our last look at a wine's style deals with body. Have you heard of a wine being called light or heavy? It is the body of the wine that is referred to. To learn more about this important aspect of a wine's style, listen to A Year of Wine here.

Tuesday, May 15 - New World and Old World wines focus on different aspects of the wine's style fruit or earth. Although these terms are falling out of use (replaced by modern and traditional style respectively) they are useful in discovering what kind of wine you prefer. To learn more about fruity and earthy wines, listen to A Year of Wine here.

Monday, May 14 - The style component that typically brings out the most vocal debate among vinophiles is oakiness. Should the wine be aged in oak or is the new trend in stainless steel fermentation preferred? Listen to A Year of Wine here to find the benefits and drawbacks to both.

Sunday, May 13 - We are taking a break in our exploration of wine styles to celebrate our moms. Of course, nothing says mom like Apple Pie and we have a great recipe here. Add to that a Trockenbeerenauslese (quite a mouthful) Riesling and your mom will feel like a queen. Listen to A Year of Wine for more information and a little apple trivia here.

Saturday, May 12 - We are looking at the components of a wine's style over the next couple of days. Today is round versus acidic wines. To learn more, check out A Year of Wine here.

Friday, May 11 - The next few days on A Year of Wine we will be looking at those components of wine that define its style. If you know that style of wine you like, you will be more successful finding a wine you like. The first style category is sweet versus dry. To learn more, click here.

Thursday, May 10 - If you are a fan of rich, oakey California and don't venture too far from the nest... It is time to spread your wings and try Meursault from the Burgundy region in France. This Chardonnay pairs beautifully with Grilled Swordfish. For more on the pairing, listen to A Year of Wine here. For the recipe, click here.

Wednesday, May 09 - Have you evern wondered what the term Petit Four means, and while we're on the subject, what exactly is a Petit Four. You can find out more about this little treat and its pairing partner, Sherry, in today's A Year of Wine here. Get the recipe for Almond Petit Fours here.

Tuesday, May 08 - The pairing that we have for you today is simple and fun, but one you may not have thought of, a Prosciutto Sandwich and a Pinot Gris from Alsace. Learn more about the wine and curing meats on A Year of Wine here. And get the sandwich recipe here.

Monday, May 07 - On A Year of Wine today we have some great wine and food pairing tips. To listen to the podcast, just click here.

Saturday, May 05 - Happy Cinco de Mayo! Today's dish is a classic, and one of my favorite desserts, Flan. This is the perfect ending to any meal, but especially a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Pair it with Colheita Port, and this party won't soon be forgotten. For more on this pairing, listen to A Year of Wine here. For the recipe, click here.

Friday, May 04 - One of my favorite Mexican dishes is a Stuffed Poblano Pepper. But I have had trouble finding the perfect wine to pair with this spicy dish. Until, that is, I tried an light Italian Bardolino. To learn more about this pairing listen to A Year of Wine here. For the pepper recipe, click here.

Thursday, May 03 - Here's a great and easy recipe for your Cinco de Mayo Party, Mexican Sangria! The podcast is all about Sangria and Mole. You can listen to it here. Get the sangria recipe here.
A Big Slice is proud to present our very own wine tasting kit, the Bacchus Box, a complete evening of fun in one rosewood box! Challenge your friends to a taste off. May the best wine win! No one, not even the host, knows the identities of the selections. Observe, smell, taste, rank, vote. Was yours the nectar ...or the salad dressing? A relaxed and fun way to discover new favorites. And remember, there is always a next time with the Bacchus Box. Includes everything you need (except wine and glasses) and a free 12 minute instructional DVD. Great gift! To check out the Bacchus Box, click on the bar above. A Big Slice is a very large website (including over 200 recipes!) that is organized thematically. But if you know what you are looking for, just click on the bar above and it will take you to our search page. Type in the term, or recipe in the space provided and it will take you directly to that page. If any links appear to be broken, please let us know at:

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The ViniCode™ is the sister site to A Big Slice. It is our revolutionary way to describe wine according to style. Now you will know what's in the bottle before you buy! Also included are perfect pairings, guided tastings, wine diary and much more. Check it out by clicking above. To view our daily blog, including tip and pairings, click here. And to subscribe to our daily Podcast, click here. Over 5000 have already signed up for our newsletter. In 2010 we are focusing on the monthly holidays in a different way. How about a Mardi Gras Fais Do Do? Or a hearty St. Patrick's Day Irish Breakfast. We include holiday trivia and history, table settings, napkin folds and of course, recipes. All we need is your email address. Click on the bar above to sign up. Thank you!
A Big Slice Entertaining is our list of complete party menus. There is an event for every month including a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, and a Thanksgiving Feast. There are plenty of recipes, but we also include crafts, tips and wine pairings. Click on the black bar above to view A Big Slice Entertaining. 1. mussels in a white wine sauce

2. pork tenderloin a la wellington

3. tom kha gai

4. onion and date tart

5. espresso granita
A Big Slice Wine and Food is essential if you are preparing a dinner and want to know what dish works with what wine. In this section you will find out about the wine in question, organized according to varietal, and a complete meal to complement your choice of vino. Cheers! Click on the black bar above to view A Big Slice Wine and Food. 1. christmas tree napkin fold

2. tissue flowers

3. wine glass stem charms

4. wine bottle stoppers

5. make your own place cards
A Big Slice International Dinner is for those cooks out there who are ready to branch out with some interesting ingredients and exotic spices. This section is organized according to culture. We have a hearty Basque dinner and a light and fresh Thai meal as well as many more. As always, we include all of the recipes. Click on the black bar above to view A Big Slice International Dinners. 1. formal place setting

2. care of cut flowers

3. ice cream, gelato, sherbet or sorbet?

4. my most embarrassing moment

5. home bar essentials
This is the complete listing of all of our recipes, organized according to course. Click on the black bar above to view A Big Slice Recipe Archives. 1. romantic italian dinner

2. mardi gras party

3. seven course formal dinner

4. english sunday dinner

5. moroccan dinner
This is the complete listing of all of our craft and how to projects. Click on the black bar above to view A Big Slice Craft Archives.
We have gathered together all of the tips and tricks that we have learned over the years. Click on the black bar above to view A Big Slice Favorite Tips and Tricks.
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