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The Garden of Eva: Bringing Southern Charm and Flavours to the UK

The Garden of Eva is a UK-based culinary brand specialising in American Southern charm inspired pickles and condiments.
Garden of Eva Watermelon and Chilli Jam

Founded by Eva Thorne, the company is dedicated to introducing the rich flavours of Southern cuisine to the UK market while emphasising sustainability and reducing food waste.

Watermelon Rind, Chow Chow and Chilli Jam!

The Garden of Eva offers a variety of distinctive products, including:

American Southern Chow Chow
A multi-vegetable pickled relish that has garnered significant acclaim.

Pickled Watermelon Rind
A creative approach to minimising food waste by utilising watermelon rinds.

Chili-Watermelon Jam
A sweet and spicy condiment that adds a unique twist to various dishes. By using the watermelon flesh, the whole fruit is used.

Accolades and Recognition

In November 2024, The Garden of Eva’s American Southern Chow Chow received the Bronze award at the UK Quality Food Awards, underscoring the product’s exceptional quality and flavour. The handcrafted pickled watermelon rind holds 2 Great Taste stars and the chili-watermelon jam was shortlisted for a Great British Food award. 

Where Can you find Eva’s Range of Southern Inspired Flavours?

The Garden of Eva’s products are available at several retailers, including:

  • Through the website: www.gardenofeva.co.uk
  • Yumbles
  • Passage Pantry
  • Maegden’s
  • Victoria’s Cheese
  • Fine Food Angel

Collaborations and Media Features

The brand has engaged with local UK businesses such as Honest Burgers and has been featured in various publications, including Whole Foods Market UK’s 2024 Food Trends and Specialty Food Magazine’s 25 Rising Food & Drink Stars in the UK.

Reducing Food Waste While Cooking Up Southern Flavours

A core aspect of The Garden of Eva’s mission is to reduce food waste through flavour innovation. By creating products like the Pickled Watermelon Rind, the company transforms potential waste into gourmet delights, aligning with a growing consumer demand for sustainable food practices.

Contact Information

For more details or inquiries:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 7424748333
Website: gardenofeva.co.uk

Garden Of Eva Pickles
Eva Green Southern Flavour Inspired Vegetable pickles

RECIPE

Ingredients
  • 300 grams carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
  • 300 grams cauliflower florets
  • 150 grams radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeno (for a little heat – remove the seeds if you don’t want too much heat)
  • 240 milliliters water
  • 240 milliliters white vinegar
  • 120 milliliters apple cider vinegar
  • 50 grams sugar
  • 30 grams salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed (approximately 10 grams)
  • 5 grams black peppercorns
  • 5 grams mustard seeds
  • 5 grams of fennel seeds 
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 5 grams of coriander seeds
  • 2 grams red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh dill sprigs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and slice the carrots, cauliflower, and radishes. Place them in a large, heatproof jar or several smaller jars.

  2. Make the Brine

    In a medium saucepan, combine the water, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt. Add the garlic, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, bay leaf, coriander seeds, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar and salt are dissolved.

  3. Pickle the Vegetables

    Pour the hot brine over the vegetables in the jar(s), making sure they are fully submerged. Add fresh dill sprigs if desired.

  4. Cool and Store

    Let the jars cool to room temperature. Seal the jars with lids and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving. The pickles will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

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Eva Thorne
Eva Thorne
My family’s heritage on my mother’s side of the family goes back to the 1700s. My mom, Tina, grew up on a farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, in the southwest corner of the gorgeous Southern state of Virginia.  
 
She came to New York for graduate school, met and married my dad and settled in Brooklyn.  Mom valued southern traditions such as canning and preserving, which our family did three seasons out of four.  In addition to our small backyard garden, we regularly went to local farms to pick produce that we transformed into all sort of gorgeous pickles, relishes, conserves, marmalade, jams, ketchups, and jellies.  Our larder was always full, with labels made in calligraphy by my artist father.  
 
These experiences inspired me to start The Garden of Eva, which is about bringing the condiments of the American South to the UK through flavour innovation and lowering food waste.  We feature products that I made with my family!
 
Preserving can seem daunting, but there is another way – the quickle! Quick pickling is easy and rewarding. All you do is take your produce and pickle it in a spice-infused warm brine. Give your concoction a few days for the birne to seep into the produce and you have a flavourful, tangy bite to add to your salads and sandwiches!

Green tomatoes are synonymous with the American South and never go to waste! Whether they are added to a relish, battered and fried or even pickled, green tomatoes are enjoyed as a quirky, delicious addition to various foods.
 
Eva’s award-winning pickles can be found on her website: gardenofeva.co.uk

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