It's very easy to get excited at the cheese counter, and that excitement can lead to purchasing more cheese than one can (comfortably) eat in a single evening. As such, some cheese must be stored, but it must not be stored directly in plastic.

Grapes are great, but I like 'em fresh and firm. The moment they start to mush out, I lose interest, and let them languish in my crisper until they're "bad enough" to toss. This terrible cycle has since been broken, however, as I have discovered roasted grapes.

A cheese plate can be many things. A party platter, a snack, even a meal -- a cheese plate can be all of these things. It doesn't require any cooking, but crafting a perfectly harmonious plate of delicious dairy is a delicate balancing act, and some forethought is required.

A potato chip dipped in some sort of creamy dairy product is one of the most satisfying snacks around, and Bon Appetit has taken the delicious duo to a whole new level with their chip and cheese pairing guide.