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Dave Loftus

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active: 2026-03-04 → 2026-05-30

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Smoke & Nectar: The Ultimate Smoked Peppercorn and Salted Maple Graff

For decades, the world of craft cider has been dominated by a single narrative: the pursuit of pure apple expression. We’ve explored every…

May 11, 2026 · 11 min read · 0 claps #home-brewing #brewing #cider

Smoke & Nectar: The Ultimate Smoked Peppercorn and Salted Maple Graff

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The Weight of the Hat: Why I Shall Wear Midnight is Terry Pratchett’s Most Potent Study of the…

To understand I Shall Wear Midnight, one must first understand that being a witch in Terry Pratchett’s world isn’t about casting spells or…

Apr 17, 2026 · 7 min read · 0 claps #terry-pratchett #i-shall-wear-midnight #tiffany-aching

The Weight of the Hat: Why I Shall Wear Midnight is Terry Pratchett’s Most Potent Study of the…

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The Shepherd’s Crown: Why Terry Pratchett’s Final Work is a Masterclass in the Continuity of the…

To speak of The Shepherd’s Crown is to speak of a goodbye that is as practical as it is profound. This final novel, completed in the…

Apr 21, 2026 · 6 min read · 0 claps #terry-pratchett #the-shepherds-crown #tiffany-aching-final-book

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The Scent of Injustice: Why Snuff is Terry Pratchett’s Most Fearless Examination of Dignity and the…

To understand Snuff, one must first accept that Samuel Vimes is never truly on vacation. Even when he is forcibly removed from the soot and…

Apr 19, 2026 · 6 min read · 0 claps #terry-pratchett #snuff-review #samuel-vimes

The Scent of Injustice: Why Snuff is Terry Pratchett’s Most Fearless Examination of Dignity and the…

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The Architecture of the ‘Socks’: Why Monstrous Regiment is Terry Pratchett’s Most Potent Satire on…

While it appears our image tools are taking a breather due to high demand, the “Invisible Architecture” of the Borogravian military waits…

Apr 10, 2026 · 6 min read · 0 claps #gender-identity #discworld #terry-pratchett

The Architecture of the ‘Socks’: Why Monstrous Regiment is Terry Pratchett’s Most Potent Satire on…

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The Iron Snail and the Iron Duke: Why Raising Steam is Terry Pratchett’s Most Kinetic Study of…

To understand Raising Steam, one must first acknowledge the sheer, transformative power of the machine at its center: the Iron Snail. In…

Apr 21, 2026 · 6 min read · 0 claps #terry-pratchett #discworld #fantasy

The Iron Snail and the Iron Duke: Why Raising Steam is Terry Pratchett’s Most Kinetic Study of…

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The Botanical Alchemist: Artisanal Rhubarb and Toasted Cardamom Country Wine

Rhubarb is often relegated to the pie dish, treated as a mere vehicle for strawberries or a massive dose of white sugar. But for the…

May 20, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps #home-brewing #winemaking #unique-recipes

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The Forager’s Liquid Gold: Dandelion and Toasted Orange Doblón Country Wine

Foraging isn’t just a trend; it’s a way to unlock incredible, complex flavors from plants that most people try to eradicate from their…

May 22, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps #home-brewing #winemaking #foraging

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A Masterclass in Shattered Safety: Why Small Favor is the Ultimate Cold War of the Dresden Files

If White Night was the quiet, claustrophobic detective noir that tested Harry Dresden’s investigative instincts, the tenth milestone…

May 30, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps #fantasy #book-review #noir-fiction

A Masterclass in Shattered Safety: Why Small Favor is the Ultimate Cold War of the Dresden Files

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Crimson Hedgerow: Beetroot and Spiced Horseradish Hard Cider

As we push deeper into the “Swavory” trends of 2026, the boundary between the garden patch and the fermentation vessel continues to…

May 18, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 claps #home-brewing #fermentation #unique-recipes

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The Beast and the Beauty: Why Sara J.

In the realm of contemporary fantasy, few titles carry the seismic, genre-defining weight of Sara J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses. It…

Mar 04, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 claps #fantasy #book-review #romantasy

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Midnight Orchard: Black Garlic and Fermented Honey Hard Cider

The inspiration for this brew came from a late-night experimentation session in my home kitchen in North Wales. I wanted to move beyond the…

May 13, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 claps #home-brewing #fermentation #unique-recipes