Posted on 10/09/2025 8:15:24 AM PDT by Red Badger
NATIONAL MOLDY CHEESE DAY
While spotting mold on your food is usually a reason to panic, on October 9th, we celebrate the glorious, funky, and delicious world of edible mold. Welcome to National Moldy Cheese Day. This is the day for the daring, the culinary adventurers, and anyone who believes the best food is a bit of a science experiment. This is the one day a year when "fuzzy" is a feature, not a failure!
#MoldyCheeseDay
Let's be clear--not all mold is created equal. Your friendly neighborhood cheesemonger, the guru who specializes in cheese, can guide you through this flavorful frontier. Think of them as a sommelier for dairy. But here's a quick guide to know which molds are friends and which are foes.
The moldy friends we celebrate today are the artistic streaks of blue, grey, and green mold. These are specific strains of Penicillium (like Penicillium roqueforti or glaucum) that are intentionally introduced to cheeses. They create the bold flavors and creamy textures we love.
The cheesy foes we need to be afraid of are the red, brown, black molds, or fuzzy green spots on a hard cheese like cheddar. Say goodbye to these uninvited party crashers that can be harmful. The golden rule is simple: When in doubt, throw it out!
So who are the rock stars of the cheese world? These are the cheese's you can celebrate for their unique and pungent personalities:
Roquefort - Sharp and salty.
Gorgonzola - Mild and creamy.
Stilton - Strong and earthy.
Maytag Blue - Tangy, creamy yet crumbly.
Brie - Mild, creamy, and buttery.
Camembert - Deep, earthy, and intense.
HOW TO OBSERVE MOLDY CHEESE DAY
Stop by a local deli or chat with your favorite cheesemonger about a uniquely moldy cheese. Other ways to celebrate the day include:
Invite friends for a tasting
Clean out your fridge. You might find some moldy cheese.
Try a moldy cheese you've never tried before. Is Stilton something new to you? Try it!
Share your recipes using moldy cheeses.
#MoldyCheeseDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL MOLDY CHEESE DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar® continues researching the origins of this funky food day.
NOTABLE BIRTHDAYS FOR OCTOBER 9
Mary Ann Shadd Cary (1823-1893) - The first Black American newspaper is published (The Provincial Freeman).
Harriet Hosmer (1830-1908) - Neoclassical sculptor who was considered the most distinguished female sculptor in the 19th century.
Martin Elmer Johnson (1884-1937) - American adventurer and filmmaker who brought South Africa into homes.
Hank Patterson (1888-1975) - Actor best known as Fred Ziffel from Green Acres.
Eugene Bullard (1895-1961) - The First Black military pilot who flew for France in World War I as an American citizen (born in Georgia).
Joe Rosenthal (1911-2006) - Photographer and Pulitzer Prize winner for his iconic image Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima.
Helen Jones Woods (1923-2020) - Female jazz and swing trombone player with the International Sweethearts of Rhythm.
Overton Vertis "O.V." Wright (1939-1980) - American singer who considered a favorite to people in the deep south because how his music related to their lives.
Brian Lamb (1941-Still Living) - Founder of C-Span.
Jackson Browne (1948-Still Living) - Rock singer-songwriter.
Tony Shalhoub (1953-Still Living) - Acclaimed actor of Wings, Monk, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Michael Paré (1958-Still Living) - Actor who played Eddie in Eddie and the Cruisers.
Steve Burns (Still Living) - Television host for the original Blue's Clues.
Zachery Ty Bryan (1981-Still Living) - Actor who played Brad in the sitcom Home Improvement.
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HISTORICAL EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 9
1000 - Leif Erikson reaches "Vinland" becoming the first European to reach North America.
1635 - Roger Williams is banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony for advocating for complete religious freedom.
1701 - Yale opens its doors in New Haven, Connecticut.
1837 - The United States Naval Institute is established.
1855 - Isaac Singer patents the sewing machine motor.
1855 - Joshua Stoddard patents first steam powered musical instrument.
1865 - First pipeline to carry crude oil is laid in Pennsylvania to carry oil refineries and shipping docks.
1888 - The Washington Monument in opens to the public.
1926 - The NBC (National Broadcasting Corporation) forms.
1936 - Hoover Dam (Nevada) begins transmission of electricity to Los Angeles, California.
1941 - President Roosevelt approves the Manhattan Project.
1952 - Construction for the United Nations Headquarters is completed in NY City.
1980 - American Bank opens online banking to its customers.
Blue Cheese!.........................
Friends and I were in a ski gondola in Switzerland and Rosevita ‘cut the cheese’. It was bad.
I’m from Florida.
‘Skiing’ involves warm water and a boat, not gondolas..............😎
Roquefort is the best!
I have some moldy cheese in the fridge.
But I don’t think it’s supposed to be..................
Lol, just trim it off and good to go!
Took a ride on a gondola in Venice. Also went skiing once
when we got away from the floaters.
Cat’s got it!
Also known as Joy Behar Day.
Moldy just isn’t intense enough. Where’s the Casu martzu?
https://nationaltoday.com/international-beer-and-pizza-day/
“The moldy friends we celebrate today are the artistic streaks of blue, grey, and green mold. These are specific strains of Penicillium (like Penicillium roqueforti or glaucum) that are intentionally introduced to cheeses. They create the bold flavors and creamy textures we love.” I have some moldy cheese, I wonder if I eat it with the Penicillium in it if it’ll help with the gout in my left knee.
I have some moldy cheese in the fridge, but I don’t think it’s supposed to be..............
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