Miso Squash Agnolotti with Brown Sage Butter
halloween trash is another man's treasure
It’s been a good week in London. The sun came out, the Japanese maples turned in a majestic crimson flourish, and I had the proud moment of seeing my Granada plates (hand-painted at the kitchen table) featured in a (mini) Rixo display at Liberty London, celebrating the launch of their first homeware collection, Casa Rixo.
When I started this Substack nine months ago, rambling to myself, my boyfriend, and my then only (and most loyal) Substack subscriber — my mother — I would have laughed out loud if you’d told me where I’d be before the year was through. It’s been a complete rollercoaster: I’ve launched an Instagram; hosted a supper club each season; posted 50 reels (despite having spent my entire career so far ensuring I stay behind the camera); painted several hundred plates; and — probably most terrifyingly — quit my job to pursue these mishmash passions full-time. I never could have imagined a world where I might make a living from my hobbies: cooking for loved ones, sharing snippets of my table, and making plates to spread the joy of cooking, hosting, and eating far beyond the bounds of my own kitchen.
I suppose all this rambling is to say that this week, I’ve been feeling immensely grateful. Grateful for the risks I’ve taken; the friends and family who’ve supported me; the brilliant, beautiful people I’ve met along the way; and all the incredible new experiences I’ve had since taking this enormous leap of faith. This week, it felt like all this work, perseverance, and (probably naive) faith in the dream really came together into something real. So, to all those who’ve been here for the ride… thank you. Your support, encouragement, and readership are what keep me coming back.
Alright, soppy reflectiveness over. Here’s a recipe (using leftover halloween squash decorations!) for my agnolotti with miso, squash, and brown sage butter. Happy cooking xx
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