The Garden of Eva

We are so excited to read Speciality Food's "21 Food and Drink Trends to Watch in 2025." Why? Because the beauty and excellence of American Southern regional food is gaining its just due here in the UK! See #5 on the list (Authentic World Flavours) . " . . . There are leanings towards the soul food of America's Southern states - especially Creole and Cajun. . . " Garden of Eva's first product line is all about celebrating the condiments of the American South. Our award-winning roster of products includes: chow chow, a multi-veggie relish (bronze award from UK Quality Food Awards); chili-watermelon jam (shortlisted by Great British Food Awards); and handcrafted pickled watermelon rind (2 Great Taste stars). Keep your eyes peeled as we will be rolling out new, exciting, on-trend products that will be treasure troves of flavour!

This past year was one of high highs and really low lows. Building a food brand isn’t all rainbows and butterflies, at least not for The Garden of Eva. Broken jars that delayed an in-store launch and made GOE lose prime real estate in the walkway (we did get it months later, though!), losing a manufacturer, needing to adjust shipping and handling prices, etc. - all these happened. Quitting looked pretty attractive - more than once. Yet GOE persevered. On the flip side, there were some really encouraging moments: launching into Selfridges; being approached by several independent shops wanting to stock our products; launching onto Yumbles; being named one of the UK’s 25 rising stars in food and drink; very successful holiday markets; more than doubling sales from 2023; good PR; and landing some big wins that will be revealed in 2025. Challenges won’t disappear but there is more resilience to meet them. Opportunities will come and there will be readiness to seize them.

🎄 Exciting Holiday News!🎄 We are thrilled to announce that The Garden of Eva has been included in the NatWest Christmas Gifting Guide! Being featured alongside other amazing brands in this festive guide is truly an honour for us. 🌟 Our unique and delicious products, like our award-winning pickled watermelon rind, chili-watermelon jam and chow chow, are perfect for adding a special touch to your holiday celebrations - especially those grazing platters and cheese boards. Thank you, NatWest Group and Leonardo Pinto, for recognizing our efforts and supporting small businesses like ours. Wishing everyone a joyful and flavorful festive season! 🎁✨ #GardenOfEva #NatWest #ChristmasGiftingGuide #HolidaySeason #SmallBusiness #FestiveFlavors #AwardWinning #SupportLocal #GourmetGifts #FoodieFinds #TasteTheDifference #HolidayJoy #LinkedInCommunity

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We are excited to share that The Garden of Eva's American Southern Chili-Watermelon Jam has been featured in Consomme Magazine's `'The Ultimate Spicy Christmas Gift Guide!" 🌶️🍉 Being recognized alongside just nine other amazing brands is such an honour. Check out the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/eNzzTPpR Thanks, Amanda Bootes! Happy holidays to all! 🎄✨ #ChiliWatermelonJam #ConsommeMagazine #SpicyGifts #HolidaySeason #ffr #femalefoundersrise

🌟Empowering Conversations for Change🌟 We are thrilled to share that our founder, Eva Thorne —along with 11 other food and drink business founders — participated in a roundtable with several buyers from a major supermarket. This incredible event, organized by BUY WOMEN BUILT, allowed for an honest and open exchange about the barriers that small, challenger brands face when engaging with large supermarkets. Kudos to the buyers for asking for this kind of discussion and working towards meaningful solutions! A huge thank you to BWB for fostering such an amazing community and providing this platform for valuable dialogue. #BuyWomenBuilt #WomenInBusiness #SupportSmallBusiness #FoodIndustry #Entrepreneurship #SmallBrands #InclusiveGrowth #Empowerment #Sustainability #CommunitySupport #Innovation #LinkedInCommunity #Networking #Collaboration #BusinessGrowth

Our beautiful chow chow — a delectable pickled relish — has embarked on an incredible journey with the Quality Food Awards 🌟 A few months ago, it was named a finalist, and just last month, it was awarded Bronze in the Relishes and Chutneys category. Our award stickers have arrived, making our jars look even more stunning! 😍 Elevate your festive season grazing boards with our award-winning chow chow, and enjoy the tangy, flavourful kick it adds to your spreads. 🍽️✨ 📍 You can find our Chow Chow at: Selfridges Yumbles THE FINE FOOD ANGEL LTD ARTISAN FOOD CLUB LTD Laura's Larder Whole Foods Market - High Street Kensington And on our website: gardenofeva.co.uk #selfridges #wholefoods #cheese #cheeseboard #cheeselover #award #awardwinning #awardwinningfood #grazing #grazingtables #grazingtable #grazingplatter #grazingboard #grazingbox #charcuterie #charcuterieboard #charcuterieboards #FoodieFinds #InstaFood #Gourmet #Yummy #Tasty #SnackTime #FoodieLife #Delicious

🌟 **Exciting News!** 🌟 We are happy to share that The Garden of Eva and our founder, Eva Thorne, are featured in the latest edition of PLEB Magazine, which focuses on sustainable lifestyle! 🎉 In this special edition, Eva provides a delightful quick pickle recipe that you can easily try at home. She also shares the inspiring story behind the creation of Garden of Eva, highlighting our commitment to highlighting lesser-known preserving cultures and sustainability. Thank you, PLEB Magazine, for featuring our journey and mission! Check out the latest edition of Pleblit for the full article and recipe. 🌿✨ https://lnkd.in/eunzJ7iM #GardenOfEva #Pleblit #womenentrepreneurs #womeninbusiness #SustainableLifestyle #EvaThorne #QuickPickleRecipe #Sustainability #WomenFounders #femalefoundersrise #ffr #FoodInnovation #InspiringStories

🌟 **Exciting Announcement!** 🌟 The Garden of Eva is thrilled to announce that we are now officially on Yumbles! 🎉🍉 Yumbles is a fantastic online marketplace dedicated to showcasing and supporting the best in small-batch, artisan food producers. By joining Yumbles, we're able to bring our unique, award-winning products like our American Southern Chow Chow, Chili-Watermelon Jam, and Pickled Watermelon Rind to even more food lovers across the country. Explore our range of flavourful delights on Yumbles and experience the taste of the South in every bite. We're excited to share our passion for innovative, delicious condiments with a wider audience and look forward to your continued support. Check us out on Yumbles! #GardenOfEva #Yumbles #ArtisanFood #AwardWinning #FoodInnovation #SmallBatch #AmericanSouthern #GourmetCondiments #FoodLovers #LinkedInAnnouncement --- Hope this helps spread the word about your exciting new presence on Yumbles! 🌟✨ https://lnkd.in/e9HfVgNx

Our founder, Eva Thorne, was honoured to be on a panel last night with brilliant female entrepreneurs to talk about the Female Founders Rise powerful campaign. You’ve Got What It Takes shines a spotlight on the contributions that women entrepreneurs make to the economy. YeahNice. JCDecaux UK and glooh. made seminal contributions to bringing the campaign to life with billboards throughout London and Birmingham featuring real-life female founders. Last night was brilliant and encouraging.

Absolutely delighted! 🌟 **The Rich History of Chow Chow** 🌟 Our prize-winning chow chow has a fascinating history. This condiment has deep roots that spans cultures and centuries. Originally believed to have been brought to America by Chinese railroad workers in the 19th century, chow chow has since become a beloved staple in Southern American cuisine. The name "chow chow" is thought to derive from the Mandarin term "cha," meaning "mixed," which perfectly captures its essence. This versatile relish typically combines a variety of pickled vegetables like cabbage, peppers, onions, and tomatoes, seasoned with warm spices such as mustard seed, allspice, celery seed, and vinegar. The result is a tangy and sweet relish that can elevate any dish. Throughout its history, chow chow has adapted to regional tastes and ingredients, leading to a diverse range of recipes. In the Southern United States, it is often served with barbecue, beans, and greens, while in the Northern regions, it may accompany meats and sandwiches. At The Garden of Eva, we're proud to carry on this delicious tradition with our award-winning American Southern Chow Chow, which our founder, Eva, grew up making with her Virginia-born mother, Tina. The Thornes ate chow chow on greens, beans, and burgers. Our British fans love it with cheese and charcuterie. Chow chow is both delicious and versatile! #ChowChowHistory #FoodHeritage #CulinaryTradition #GardenOfEva #FoodInnovation #GourmetCondiments