Win some, lose some: Wales celebrates a landslide victory – for its farmers
Name: Welsh leeks.
Age: Wales and leeks have been linked for hundreds of years. In Shakespeare's Henry V, the king tells Fluellen he's carrying a leek "because I'm Welsh, you know, good countryman". But it probably goes back much further.
To Saint David himself? It's true. A legend has it that the patron saint of Wales, who died in 589 AD, ordered his soldiers to wear leeks in their helmets, during a battle against pagan Saxon invaders. But the relationship probably predates that, at a time when Druids worshiped nature and plants and…
…and the large white and green vegetables of the onion family . OK, I got it, Wales and leeks have a thing. But what about daffodils? Daffodils too. Never mind, it's leeks!
What's up? They can now be officially Welsh.
That is? Welsh leeks are the latest addition to the UK Geographical Indication (GI) system, which protects the name, authenticity and characteristics of regional products. So you'll know you're getting "the real thing".
Thought it was Coca-Cola, from the USA? Be quiet. Plus you show your age.
What else is on the GI diet? Ninety-two products in total including Welsh lamb, Cornish clotted cream, Melton Mowbray pork pies, Stilton cheese, Jersey Royal potatoes, Arbroath smokies…
< p class="dcr-18sg7f2">Fried Mars Scotch Bars? Stop.How will I know the leeks I'm buying are from Wales? There will be a logo on the label.
But will I be able to tell the difference between a leek from Wales and one from… I don't know, the town of Leek, Staffordshire, perhaps? There is no specific variety in Wales, but Welsh leeks, which are grown on stony soils including coastal areas, are known for their long, dark green leaves and distinctive pepper.
>I would like to know what Aled Jones said. "We walk on air"?
No, not that one. Also, you show your age now. Sorry, you mean Aled Jones, the president of the National Farmers Union Cymru. He said: “We are delighted that Welsh leeks have been granted GI status. The leek has long been synonymous with Wales and it is fitting that its distinctive appearance, taste and flavor are now recognized and protected. And we did well to avoid lame and predictable puns. Hold my strong Kent ale.
Say, "Mmm, this cawl is delicious. So deliciously and distinctly peppery. You can totally taste where it came from, no logos whatsoever. is needed."
Don't say, "Did some famous Welsh leakers maybe find their way into the Red Dragons defense the other night, in Qatar?"
Name: Welsh leeks.
Age: Wales and leeks have been linked for hundreds of years. In Shakespeare's Henry V, the king tells Fluellen he's carrying a leek "because I'm Welsh, you know, good countryman". But it probably goes back much further.
To Saint David himself? It's true. A legend has it that the patron saint of Wales, who died in 589 AD, ordered his soldiers to wear leeks in their helmets, during a battle against pagan Saxon invaders. But the relationship probably predates that, at a time when Druids worshiped nature and plants and…
…and the large white and green vegetables of the onion family . OK, I got it, Wales and leeks have a thing. But what about daffodils? Daffodils too. Never mind, it's leeks!
What's up? They can now be officially Welsh.
That is? Welsh leeks are the latest addition to the UK Geographical Indication (GI) system, which protects the name, authenticity and characteristics of regional products. So you'll know you're getting "the real thing".
Thought it was Coca-Cola, from the USA? Be quiet. Plus you show your age.
What else is on the GI diet? Ninety-two products in total including Welsh lamb, Cornish clotted cream, Melton Mowbray pork pies, Stilton cheese, Jersey Royal potatoes, Arbroath smokies…
< p class="dcr-18sg7f2">Fried Mars Scotch Bars? Stop.How will I know the leeks I'm buying are from Wales? There will be a logo on the label.
But will I be able to tell the difference between a leek from Wales and one from… I don't know, the town of Leek, Staffordshire, perhaps? There is no specific variety in Wales, but Welsh leeks, which are grown on stony soils including coastal areas, are known for their long, dark green leaves and distinctive pepper.
>I would like to know what Aled Jones said. "We walk on air"?
No, not that one. Also, you show your age now. Sorry, you mean Aled Jones, the president of the National Farmers Union Cymru. He said: “We are delighted that Welsh leeks have been granted GI status. The leek has long been synonymous with Wales and it is fitting that its distinctive appearance, taste and flavor are now recognized and protected. And we did well to avoid lame and predictable puns. Hold my strong Kent ale.
Say, "Mmm, this cawl is delicious. So deliciously and distinctly peppery. You can totally taste where it came from, no logos whatsoever. is needed."
Don't say, "Did some famous Welsh leakers maybe find their way into the Red Dragons defense the other night, in Qatar?"
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