At the weekend I missed a Comment is Free piece by Leo Hickman, giving an insight into the strage but fun world of European food law on protected designations of origin: you know, parmesan cheese, Arbroath smokies, Bonchester cheese (Bonchester? I’ve never heard of it actually, but it’s protected). All that.
I think he has a point, actually, that we British could be more aggressive about seeking protection: considering the number of German beers and mineral waters listed, I reckon there should be lots of British listings in those categories, too.
Chorley Cakes
I thought of Eccles cakes myself.
… What about Welsh Cakes?? And Bara Brith? And Tisen Lap?!?!? And Lava Bread?!?
The great British Banger?
… Hasn’t the EU already made several attempts on the life, and, indeed, the general existance of, such a creature as the Great British Banger??!
Its death has been greatly exaggerated, Minxy. But it’s not healthy; so how typical that Charon should nominate it. Rioja at least has some supposed benefits, so it’s odd, don’t you think, that it’s not protected?
As for Tisen Lap (whetever it is): do please stop doing the Welsh thing, Minx! It has this effect on me.
Hi Carl,
Whilst I would very much like to explain to you what (*whispers*) TL actually IS, I would not wish to see you do yourself an injury sliding up and down that pole…..I will, for your health and well bieng, suspend Welshiness forthwith!