Meghan Markle’s much-anticipated cooking series made waves last week with the release of its first trailer, and let’s just say the internet had a field day.
But amid all the chatter, one moment stood out, sparking a frenzy that’s impossible to ignore: Meghan’s, shall we say, unconventional knife technique. Watching her handle a chef’s knife was like watching a toddler’s first attempt at cutting paper with safety scissors—endearing, yes, but also slightly nerve-wracking. Now, I’m all for casual, down-to-earth cooking shows, but when you brand yourself as a lifestyle guru—and Meghan certainly embraces that role—you need to master at least the basics. Holding a knife properly isn’t advanced culinary wizardry; it’s fundamental.
Naturally, I did what any rational person would do—I consulted the experts. A quick search led me to a video by John Paul Hutchins, a renowned chef from Le Cordon Bleu, titled How to Hold a Knife Properly. In just a few minutes, Hutchins demonstrates how to grip a knife like a true professional—no injuries required. Unsurprisingly, Meghan’s style was nowhere in sight. Who knew that proper knife-handling didn’t involve waving it around like you’re fending off a grizzly bear?
But wait—there’s more. Her knife skills are just the tip of the iceberg. Here’s the real plot twist: Meghan’s show features actual professional chefs. Yes, seasoned culinary experts are right there beside her, yet no one thought to step in and offer a quick knife-handling tutorial. Did they decide to let her "freestyle" for entertainment’s sake? It’s almost as if they collectively shrugged and said, "Go ahead, Meghan, do your thing."
Watching her navigate the knife was oddly reminiscent of Kendall Jenner’s now-iconic cucumber-cutting debacle—remember that viral moment? Kendall gripped the cucumber all wrong while her mother, Kris Jenner, called in reinforcements from the family chef. Similarly, Meghan’s technique was so precarious that I half-expected Prince Harry to burst into applause, marveling at her culinary “genius.”
And just when you thought it couldn’t get any more bizarre, her cake-cutting scene delivered the pièce de résistance. Instead of a cake knife, she opted for a meat knife. A meat knife. Which self-respecting chef would reach for a butcher’s blade to slice into a delicate dessert? Honestly, do we need a warning label to prevent viewers from trying this at home? Should we brace for a class-action lawsuit over emotional trauma caused by these alarming knife antics?
if Meghan is serious about positioning herself as a lifestyle authority, she should probably start with a refresher course in basic kitchen skills. Right now, her tutorials feel more like cautionary tales than expert advice. Until then, maybe it’s best for her to stick with simple dishes like her famed roast chicken—mint and lemon slices optional—and leave the serious cooking to the professionals.
