A couple of days ago, the Daily Mail published their now-regular feature, “the Duchess of Sussex’s As Ever brand is bad, because we say so.” There’s nothing new in any of these articles or analyses, it’s just bitching and moaning from self-styled “brand experts” who sound like absolute morons. “It’s bad to sell candles AND jam!” Jesus. Hilariously, all of that criticism from dishonest brokers has been pushed aside with one single move. You see, Oprah Winfrey added one of As Ever’s holiday collection products to her “Favorite Things” list. Oprah’s Favorite Things lists are infamous – they put all kinds of brands on the map, and Oprah has the power to launch a smaller business into the stratosphere. It’s a huge deal that Oprah added As Ever’s jam trio to her Favorite Things list. From As Ever’s email:
We’re over the moon to spread the news: Our Signature Fruit Spread Gift Box is on Oprah’s Favorite Things this year!
As Oprah says on OprahDaily.com, “Before my neighbor Meghan started her business, she shared her homemade recipes with us. I love to drizzle it on an English muffin or yogurt or ice cream. I also love bringing a jam or preserves as a hostess gift, and with this pretty box set of orange marmalade and raspberry and strawberry spreads, just add a bow and you’re ready to go.”
We’re honored to be included in the season’s quintessential guide to gifting. So much love is poured into each recipe, to bring the brightness and warmth of the garden to your home in every season. To celebrate, enjoy 10% off your order with code OFT10—our thank you for helping us make this moment so special! Share a box with someone you love…and make sure you squirrel away a few for yourself while they’re still in stock!
[Via As Ever’s promotional email]
I looked at As Ever’s site, and they even added an “Oprah’s Favorite Things” tag on the jam trio. Smart. I actually ordered that exact trio already, and yes, I was planning on giving it to a friend as a Christmas gift (even though I want to taste the strawberry jam). That particular jam trio really does scream hostess/Christmas gift. Of course, if you’re going somewhere fancy, I’m sure the candles would make nice gifts as well. The candles are still in stock… has anyone gotten theirs yet? I want to know if they smell good.
Going back to Oprah and what it all means… the Derangers quickly forgot that Oprah also supported Clevr Blends, which Meghan invested in five years ago. Meghan sent Oprah a Clevr Blends gift basket and Oprah loved it and posted about it on her social media. The palace was appalled, remember? Anyway, Oprah’s endorsement is worth its weight in gold, so As Ever has officially made it. (I would argue that As Ever already made it when they were selling out right and left, but now it’s super-official.)
Additionally, in the same promo email, Meghan announced that As Ever will be sold at Godmothers bookstore – this is As Ever’s first-ever appearance at a brick-and-mortar store.
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- Santa Barbara, CA Prince Harry and wife Meghan appear together at the One805 Live! event at Kevin Costner’s Santa Barbara polo field to honor first responders. The couple arrived together at around 5pm (Sept 20). They greeted well wishers in the backstage area and went to a VIP section. Meghan appeared briefly onstage with Harry as he gave an award to a first responder called Sam Dudley who helps colleagues with their mental health issues via a ‘Peer Support’ scheme. Meghan left the stage after Harry said to her ‘Oh hi hi hi’ and said nothing. She was criticized when she appeared at the same event two years ago for taking the spotlight away from those being paid tribute. Harry also made friends with and kissed the Sam’s dog, Rhonda. There was no sign of Kevin Costner himself at the event. Also spotted in the crowd were Rob Lowe, Oprah Winfrey and Maria Shriver. Pictured: Meghan Markle BACKGRID USA 20 SEPTEMBER 2025 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
So much for derangers cries of Oprah not liking meghan
My candles are arriving today! I cannot wait! I love Meghan’s packaging it’s such treat getting As Ever deliveries!
It is 🤩 I have all my As ever products on a separate shelf 😍
The tea, mint type candle is the best smelling candle I have ever purchased. Highly recommend.
I can’t believe how much Oprah hates Meghan that she would do this to our duchess.
(sarcasm)
I bought the jam trio as a Christmas present for a favorite niece. Now I want to buy one for me!
This news and the movie cameo story coming back to back after the Page Six article about how Hollywood is so over them is pretty hilarious. It was already obvious that those stories from Page Six were self-soothing pacifiers for William, but this has to definitely sting.
And having it added to this list will definitely help. Because there are a lot of people that still follow Oprah and take her recommendations for books and things like this, that may not necessarily overlap with people that are interested in what Meghan’s doing. I’m thinking about my best friend’s mom in particular who is a hard core Oprah fan from back in her talk show days. She never missed an episode, even if she had to tape it on her VCR. She doesn’t pay attention to any ” young” celebrities or royal stuff at all though, so she may not even know As Ever exists.
This is great for As Ever. Last year Oprah included the Tatcha Hinoki bath set on her favorite things list, after Meghan gifted the product to her and she loved. It has completely sold out, not available anywhere for months. I am super bummed because I really, really love it.
Love that she is starting out small and local for her brick and mortar debut.. it looked beautiful when she was finished with the display. Oprah’s endorsement is definitely a win.. love this for Meghan and As Ever.
Same. I can see her expanding out at some point but this feels like a very organic first step, selling first in her community.
Can’t wait for the strawberry jam!
Wonderful that As Ever is going even bigger now its got the seal of approval from Oprah.
And I love that the first store that stock As Ever is one owned by Meghan’s friends!
Duchess Sophie: Oprah who???? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Cue the haters spinning it to be if it wasn’t for Oprah putting it on her list of favorite things it would be sitting in warehouses even though her jams have sold out once before even being on the list.
Once? She’s sold out that jam about 4 times now. I know because I’m buying most of it. 😂
I have 4 more raspberry coming and 5 in my possession. I let my son try it. He asked me to get him his own jar.
Wow, that’s wonderful.
I got the gift box of jams and it’s absolutely wonderful. I’m breaking up the set as I had to try the raspberry but will give the orange marmalade to a friend for Christmas along with some of Meghan’s teas. Now, I just hope that FedEx delivers my As Ever wines when I’m home today.
I just got mine yesterday.
I got the gift boxes too and finally got the honey 🍯
Well dang. Now I wish I could just travel all the way to the bookstore. Oh well. Can’t wait to get my asever package of jam and goodies.
The As Ever honeys are going to be part of my annual honey and cheese gifts, which I think is JUST AS PRESTIGIOUS! (OK, not really, obviously. But honey is a family business and I can be a total snob about it, and I’m seriously impressed with the As Ever ones.) Also, the sage honey is going to be glazing my Thanksgiving turkeys.
Miranda, how do you glaze the turkey with honey? Is it straight honey or do you mix it with oil or butter? It sounds like it would taste fabulous and I love the idea and want to try it. Thank you so much.
My usual glaze:
Melt a stick (8Tbs) of butter with 1 cup (12oz) honey, then stir in 1tsp Dijon mustard, 2 cloves of grated garlic, 2Tbs minced fresh sage, 2Tbs minced fresh parsley, and the minced leaves of 2 sprigs of fresh thyme. You can switch up the herbs to taste, of course. Let the turkey roast for 1 hour, then start glazing it every 20 minutes until it’s done.
You definitely want a mild honey, like an everyday wildflower variety, but good quality. Spending $30 on a jar isn’t necessary, but you want something more than a squeezy bear!
Ooh! Maybe I can add sage honey to my herb butter compound.
Miranda, thank you so much for the recipe. It sounds delicious and I will try it. Have a great day.
Thank you for the recipe, Miranda! I grabbed a screen shot and will have to try it! It sounds delicious.
Got one bottle of the Brut yesterday. Another bottle is scheduled for delivery on 11/7. Think I will order 2 gift trio sets. One for my daughter and one for my nephew. Probably will order a candle for my nephew as well. So excited for Meghan. Good things happen when we are focused and have good intentions.
I am coveting the sparkling wine. Please let us know how it is.
Waiting on my jam trio to get here! The pictures online of the As Ever display at the bookstore looked so elegant, I hope everything sells out.
My raspberry drizzle came yesterday and I immediately had one small scoop of vanilla ice cream and covered it with drizzle. Flavor is wonderful but those seeds! They get stuck between my crowns/ caps, but I shall soldier on.
I’m sorry for your dental work. My 15YO son was delighted about the seeds. Something something “not over processed.” These teens are a trip. 😂
Congrats to Meghan Sussex. I love how she ignores all the noise and is focused and intentional about building her brand.
The strawberry spread is sooo delicious!! I ordered both candles and am delighted with their scents!! I was a bit worried that the scents would be too much but they are really just perfect!
😊 That’s such good news. I’m happy for her. 😀
Yeah I just had to taste the strawberry even though I was gonna gift it and it’s so good so I ordered another gift set lol.
I know Meghan said they had lids up to a million so I hope that’s enough stock to take them through the holiday season for all the new customers they get and for the holiday shopping.
My trio of jams weirdly didn’t come in the gift box, but that’s fine … I didn’t plan to gift it anyway lol.
So happy for Meghan that her pal Oprah highlighted As Ever.
The trio doesn’t come in a box unless you order the actual gift set.
yeah there’s a gift set and then just the trio. I just ordered the trio bc I need that raspberry back in my life lmao.
The strawberry jam is a delicious! I tried a scoop, and couldn’t going back for two more. Also, absolutely love the raspberry 😋
Agree with everyone on the strawberry jam! I knew it was going to be good, but it was way better than even I expected. The raspberry was good too, but I really wish they sold strawberry separately because I would buy just that if I could.
I just got my jam trio yesterday and tried both the strawberry and raspberry spread with my English muffin this morning. They were both glorious! If I had to choose between the two, the strawberry would be my favorite… until I try the orange. LOL. They are as good as advertised.
@GeoDiva I love the strawberry too! I also like the raspberry jam! I haven’t opened the honey yet.
Oprah is a goddess.
The honey glaze for a ham sounds fantastic. No, I would not spend over $3 an ounce for my honey. I get mine from Big Island Bees in Hawaii. I get the Macadamia Nut blossom Honey in a 67 oz jar. Just google “Big Island Bees. Their honeys are fantastic and much more affordable.
Also, I definitely would not buy fruit spread (it is not jam) at $2/oz. Such small jars won’t last long.
I tend to not like New Zealand wine because of the grassy taste, but the Sauvignon Blanc was really good. My husband opened a bottle to cook with (Yes we use good wine to cook with) and ended up finishing the bottle by himself. The Apricot spread is delicious, and I’ll buy it again, I might make the thumb print cookies with the spread this weekend.