Meghan Markle, a woman who reportedly can’t even assemble a peanut butter and jelly sandwich without professional assistance, is now taking us on a so-called culinary adventure.
No, the filming takes place in a lavish $5 million mansion, conveniently located a short distance from her real Montecito residence. Of course, Meghan wants viewers to believe this is her own warm and inviting kitchen, a space where she lovingly prepares meals just like the ones her audience can recreate. However, according to investigations by the Daily Mail, the truth is far from her portrayed image. The opulent estate, nestled within a gated community, belongs to the prestigious Kalis family.
This rented mansion, complete with lush avocado trees and fragrant lemon groves, seems carefully chosen to exude a relatable charm, as if Meghan were an everyday mom cooking for her family. Yet, it feels like an overly curated attempt to belong to a dreamy, avocado-toast fantasyland. Let’s not ignore the grand irony here—Meghan’s "relatability" is staged in a way that couldn’t be further from the average person’s reality.
Then there’s the show itself, where Meghan assumes the role of host. With the culinary world filled with talented professionals, why not select a seasoned chef? Instead, we have Meghan Markle, who some joke needs cue cards to remember the names of her own children. Why settle for the likes of Gordon Ramsay, who could effortlessly helm such a program, when Meghan is here to fumble through recipes in her high-end rented kitchen? Ramsay, known for his fiery demeanor, could likely host a cooking show in his sleep, yet we’re left with Meghan’s attempts at authenticity—a spectacle akin to a counterfeit handbag passed off as genuine.
Watching Meghan struggle in the kitchen is reminiscent of a high-budget parody. She may look polished in her $600 pants, but the authenticity stops there. If viewers truly wanted culinary chaos, they could just turn to Kitchen Nightmares for entertainment. Picture Meghan on Ramsay’s show: she’d likely be in tears, demanding Prince Harry intervene to have Ramsay removed. That is, of course, assuming Harry would even be around for the spectacle.
Authenticity is key when it comes to cooking shows, and this production seems to lack it entirely. Legends like Julia Child and Nigella Lawson didn’t need sprawling mansions to showcase their culinary prowess. Even modern personalities such as Selena Gomez, Martha Stewart, and Pamela Anderson have filmed in their own kitchens, making their shows feel personal and genuine. Meghan’s choice to film in a borrowed estate strips away that sense of sincerity.
The trailer for Meghan’s show borders on cringe-worthy, with her trying to portray the image of a relatable supermom effortlessly whipping up meals. It feels as forced as a cat attempting ballet—endearing to some, perhaps, but ultimately unconvincing. And then there’s Mindy Kaling, calling this one of the most glamorous moments of her life. Glamorous? Maybe. But genuine? Not so much.
One can only imagine how Gordon Ramsay, master of no-nonsense critiques, would react to such an endeavor. The thought of him shouting, “The chicken is raw!” while Meghan desperately tries to hold back tears would make for unforgettable television. Now that’s a show people would pay to watch.
The takeaway here? Meghan Markle’s cooking show feels as authentic as an overly filtered Instagram ad. If she truly wanted to connect with her audience, filming in her actual home might have been a better choice. Instead, we’re left with a glossy facade that’s hard to swallow, much like a poorly executed recipe.
