Ten Foods I Love to Put Blue Cheeze On

Richard Barrett
3 min readJan 18, 2024
Photo by Kelly Visel on Unsplash

I apologize if this story makes you a little hungry.

I love blue cheese almost as much as I love golf. My darling wife, whom I love even more than golf or blue cheese (she reads these stories), cannot stand the smell or taste of this unique cheese.

The Penicillium mold creates beautiful blue veins throughout the cheese, giving it a bold and tangy taste. Common types of blue cheese include Roquefort, Gorgonzola, and Stilton. It isn’t just a treat for the taste buds; it also packs some surprising health benefits.

Blue Cheese Can Help Your Golf Game

Isn’t it great when something you love is not only delicious but also beneficial? Our favourite indulgences usually come with a catch, a bit of a downer in terms of health. Blue cheese, consumed in moderation, breaks that trend, leaving you with nothing more than a hint of bad breath as its only minor drawback.

Rich in Calcium: Good news for golfers aiming for strong bones and teeth. You will be able to give your playing partners a big toothy smile next time you drain that birdie putt.

High in Protein: Golfers need their protein, right? Blue cheese delivers a decent protein punch to help with muscle repair.

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Richard Barrett

Creator of the soon to be released blog, The Hungry Golfer, where I blog about all things golf and food. Let's travel the world, enjoying great golf and food.