Emma McQuiston, Takes Longeat by Storm

All Change at Longleat, an exciting series on BBC ONE that takes a peak behind the scenes of Britain’s eccentric, Marquess of Bath. The new series details the ups and downs of Lord Bath as he hands over control of the 293 million dollar family estate to his eldest son Ceawlin and his wife, Emma McQuiston, the new Lady of Weymouth.

We at Raine Magazine, are so proud to have had an opportunity to feature Emma as our Rainemaker in Volume 16 of Raine Magazine. Join us as we take a look back on her story and become reacquainted with Britain’s first black Marchioness—the wildly talented, unmistakably beautiful-- Emma McQuiston.

RAINE: Tell us about your love for cooking.MCQUISTON: It all started with my mother. She is a very traditional chef. She taught me the basics, how to bake bread. We always cooked for our family and friends and even for events of 100 people. Cooking came naturally and I have a passion for trying new things. I enjoy being in the kitchen. I like to share new discoveries or dishes I’ve invented. I love staring at the presentation of food in the markets. My mom is one of my kitchen heroes: she loves entertaining for a full house.

RAINE: What is Ceawlin’s favorite dish that you have prepared for him?MCQUISTON: He likes eating very healthy, which is brilliant. He loves kale, roast chicken – we have quite similar tastes.

RAINE: Where do you hope to be in 5 years?MCQUISTON: I’ll hopefully have finished my book and have my own show on television – a travel food show or blog follower show. I’d also like to have a column in a magazine in London or the US.

RAINE: What are you most excited about in your new role in British Aristocracy?MCQUISTON: It’s very exciting to be married and the wedding is all about happiness and turning a new leaf and starting a new life. I can’t wait to share all the things I discover after being married on my blog.