Wine
connoisseurs know about pairing different foods with different types of wines. For
example, red wines, like a merlot goes well with steak dinner or a white wine
goes well with seafood dishes. However, coffee lovers don’t, as a rule, discuss
the different types of food that can go well with coffee. Most folks in general like something sweet
with their coffee, and drink it after a meal, if at a restaurant. Did you know
it could also be matched with an entrée? Coffee, like wine, brings out the
flavors in savory items, and has flavor notes like berries, caramel, cocoa,
floral, nuts and spice that excite the palate.
Sometimes
you may be looking for foods that are not the sugary fattening kind to enjoy
with your cup of Joe. Did you know there
are foods that aren’t pastry or sweet that you can pair with a meal? You can
find foods with protein, fiber and good fat that pair well with your morning
coffee.
Consider KIND bars, which are
simply nuts, dried fruit and honey, or oatmeal. Also, fresh fruits, believe it
or not can work very well with your coffee. Coffees that have smooth, natural chocolaty,
and nutty tones goes well with any salad, biscotti, or shortbread. Coffees with
a rich, fruity taste, and with hints of berries, and medium roasted go well
with spicy dishes or bread. Coffee with naturally exotic, earthy, or intensely smoky
taste go well with heavy cuisines like roast beef or lamb, tomato sauce or sautéed
vegetables.