Blue cheese is a fermented cheese that uses Penicillium roqueforti mold cultures. However, unlike other types of mold, these cultures are nontoxic and safe for human consumption. Blue cheese can help ...

Blue cheese is meant to be moldy—but not all mold is safe. While unopened blue cheese can last a few weeks in the fridge, once opened, it's best eaten within one to two weeks. Watch for signs such as ...

Punchy and crumbly, astringent and flaky, or tangy and creamy as a block of butter, blue cheese can be many things, but it’s rarely subtle. That said, if you eat and enjoy cheese — and/or wine, beer, ...