Bleu Cheese On Blue Monday

Thank you to Sally at Smiling Sally for hosting Blue Monday.

Bleu cheese is believed to have been discovered by accident. The caves in which early cheeses were aged shared the properties of being temperature and moisture controlled environments, as well as being favorable to many varieties of mold.  Roquefort is said to have been invented in 1070 AD.  Gorgonzola is one of the oldest known blue cheeses, having been created around 879 AD, though it is said that it did not actually contain blue veins until around the 11th century.  Stilton is a relatively new addition occurring sometime in the 18th century. Many varieties of blue cheese that originated subsequently were an attempt to fill the demand for Roquefort-style cheeses that were prohibitive due to either cost or politics.

Roquefort

Stilton

 

Gorgonzola

 

I love bleu cheese on a lot of different things like salads, sandwiches, pizza, burgers, omelets, with fruits and lots more.

Comments

[Lori]

I am going to store this in the "useless factoid" part of my brain! It would be great dinner conversation!

[racheld]

Now, there's a story---the Politics of Cheese---I'm sure wars have been waged for less.

Chris and Caro are both fond of the bleus, and she keeps them supplied with tasty morsels for an occasional "cheese plate." Homemade fig preserves are a great accompaniment, I hear, as well.

Happy Monday!

[Black Eyed Susans Kitchen]

Yummm...blue cheese on a burger or in a salad is wonderful...not to mention how delicious it is just on a cracker! Oh, and have you ever put it on garlic bread? When you make the garlic bread, butter, garlic, the usual, put the cheese on open face and pop it under the broiler for a minute...very yummy.

[Penny @ The Comforts of Home & Lavender Hill Studio]

I love bleu cheese! My favorite is English Stilton with a glass of vintage port!
Hugs,
Penny

[LaVoice]

Good morning Beverly. I am not fond of blue cheese. I did enjoy hearing more about it. Take care

[Sally]

I do like the milder Gorgonzola cheese sprinkled on my salad.

Happy Blue Monday, Beverly.

[Chatty Crone]

I like blue but not in cheese! teehee sandie

[Patti]

I LOVE blue cheese as well!! I love to make homemade blue cheese dressing (sour cream, mayo, and LOTS of blue cheese so it's chunky). And I often just eat spoonfuls from the jar...or dip pretzels in it. Unfortunately, this like is NOT good for me. I am allergic to mold, so if I have too much at a time (which I often do), my lungs will get twitchy...like I am having an asthma attack. SO, I try to be disciplined and not eat too much at a time...not always an easy feat, since I love blue cheese so much.

Have a lovely day,
Patti

[Susan Freeman]

Wonderful post Beverly! I am a blue cheese lover too. All kinds of blue, some for salads, some for cooking and some just to nibble on ... Yum!!

Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo

[heather]

yes, blue cheese is good with everything! i especially like it with fruits for an appetizer or dessert!

[Dena Elwood]

Greetings Beverly,,,just shows what I know,,I had no clue there were more than one type of BLUE Cheese....They all sound YUMMY ,,I agree..
Happpppy BLUE Monday
Blessings and Hugs Dena

[Heidi - Heart and Home]

Hi Beverly,
Okay, now you've got my mouth watering! I love blue cheese, any kind, on just about anything!
Yum!!
Have a great week! Drop by and enter my giveaway.
XO
Heidi - Heart and Home

[Julie M.]

Yum, I absolutely LOVE blue cheese! I love how versatile it is. Thanks for sharing and happy Blue Monday!

[Riet]

What a great idea blue cheese for Blue Monday. I love blue cheese, any kind but my favorite is gorgonzola.
Hape a nice week.

[Self Sagacity]

I am the only one that likes blue cheese in my house, so I don't have it often, thanks for the history.

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