All Things Cheese — dark chocolate

When most people build a cheese board, they reach for the classics: crackers, cured meats, grapes and preserves. Those pairings have certainly earned their place, but cheese is far more adventurous than we sometimes give it credit for. The richness, saltiness and tang of cheese can create surprisingly delicious combinations with bitter, spicy, fermented and even crunchy ingredients. If you’re ready to shake up your next cheese board, grilled cheese or afternoon snack, here are five unexpected pairings worth trying. 1. Coffee Coffee and cheese may sound like they belong at opposite ends of the meal, but they have more...