My 2024 Favorites

Recipes and experiences!

How has this year flown by?? I cannot believe I only announced my book to you this June - it feels like a lifetime ago! Thank you so much to everyone who showed up to my events in England, Ireland, Wales, and South Africa. I can’t wait to visit Australia, New Zealand, the US, and Canada next *year*!

I’ve been sharing a newsletter with you every week for the past year and a half and was recently going down memory lane… I thought it would be nice to recap some of my monthly favorites with you - recipes and experiences.

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January

I started off the year in South Africa which quite literally shifted my world view. It was so special to feel so insignificant on safari, surround by real nature, that it helped me reset my values and what causes me to be stressed or not once back in London. I learned all about marula, rooibos, and even made a marmalade incorporating the flavors from my travels!

February

I went to Valencia (city guide here) and learned all about my new favorite citrus, Citron! I also shared with you an easy way to candy literally any citrus.

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March

This came as a huge shock to me but this is hands down my most read jam recipe… I have rarely been tagged so many times on IG in pictures of you recreating it at home?! It’s quite literally my favorite jam in the world tied with my tomato vanilla basil jam - it’s surprising, fresh, not too sweet, and surprisingly so versatile.

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April

My solo trip to Japan! What a special time - from wasabi harvesting to 7/11 taste tests, I’m so glad I got to take you along with me.

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May

This spicy jam was a HUGE HIT! It is a great addition to fish tacos for Cinco de Mayo…

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June

I announced my book! So wild. The Condiment Book, US & Canada, is officially available for preorder EEEEP :) Can’t wait for you to see the full photography!

But I also introduced you to my fave bean, tonka…

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July

Spent some time in Greece in Athens and in Paros, where my family is from.

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August

I spent this summer in France (due to my London flat flooding lol tbt what a time), and came to the realization that “girl dinner” is really just an apéro dinatoire…

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September

My book launch! How FUN! This was also when I launched the Salty Vanilla Matcha at Jenki in London… It may or may not be returning to the menu soon due to popular request??!?!?!? shhhhh I didn’t say a thing!

For those of you who don’t live in London, here is how I make the salty syrup at home.

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October

Halloween! I cracked the code for people who don’t love marmalade but usually like citrus. This jam is illegally easy to make and such a nice touch for the holiday.

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November

Thanksgiving! I love this holiday because it’s not about gifts, just about giving thanks. This year has been so tragic for so many people around the world that it’s always important to count our blessings and give back where and when we can.

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December

HOME SWEET HOME! I’ve been so lucky this year to be able to travel so frequently and learn about so many different places around the world. This December, I stayed in London (city guide here) and France with family (Christmas traditional menu here) which was so very needed. I hope you all had a great year surrounded by loved ones and interesting experiences. Chat with you in 2025 x