Dark days; cold blustery weather; a failure to stick to our new year’s resolutions and a hefty dent in our wallets post-Christmas. These are just a few of the reasons the third Monday of January is known as the most depressing day of the year, aka ‘Blue Monday’. While the evidence behind it (some pretty questionable mathematics) is far from solid, the months of January and February are always a bit grim, with summer a long way off and nothing but rain and the odd shiver to look forward to.
But it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom! The best way to lift your spirits in this trying time is by having a great meal to look forward to, and there are few things that aren’t improved with a generous helping of cheese. In homage to Blue Monday’s name, we’ve collected eight of our favourite blue cheese recipes to shoo away those deflated feelings and put a penicillum roqueforti-infused smile on your face. Enjoy!