There are very real problems with the PDO system. It can be stultifying. But arguing it should be banned is like saying Chrysler should be able to call their cars BMWs. PDO is no guarantee of strong … (View Post)

I am sunburned. This weekend’s weather was indeed (in the Welsh Marches at least) Andean in its intensity of warm sun and cool shadows. Aside from the worryingly frost-adjacent nights this is very go… (View Post)

In truly meta style, I’ve just ordered a pale ale from the GWR trolley as we pull out of Swindon heading Eastward, in tribute to the PB beer discussion. And the pale ale is Tribute. (View Post)

Right now Russia is in the middle of invading a European country, and deliberately destabilising many others. I would argue that whilst it’s a far weaker force than China, it remains a more direct th… (View Post)

Can Dan Dare to hope for victory? Or will it be the song of Simion? (View Post)