Meghan Markle, the woman who reportedly can't even make a simple PB&J without a stylist, has embarked on a so-called culinary adventure.
However, it's not in her actual home, and it’s not even close. Instead, she’s filming in a lavish $5 million mansion, conveniently located just a stone's throw away from her own sprawling Montecito estate. But don’t be fooled; Meghan wants viewers to believe it’s her home, her cozy little kitchen where she prepares the same recipes that anyone can recreate at home. The Daily Mail, of course, did a deep dive into the reality behind the scenes and revealed that this $5 million property, nestled in an exclusive gated community, is owned by a wealthy, unnamed family. So much for inviting viewers into her “humble abode,” huh?
The mansion, with its avocado trees and lemon groves, is presented as the kind of place where she whips up family meals, creating the illusion of a “regular mom” preparing dinner for her children. But let's not forget, it's not her mansion—it's one handpicked by Meghan, likely chosen to reinforce an image of luxury and belonging in a world of avocado smoothie dreams. It’s not a home where she’s truly been cooking for years, it’s simply a rented space to make her look relatable to viewers, which falls flat when you realize it’s a carefully curated backdrop.
Now, let’s address the show itself. Instead of asking celebrity chefs with real culinary expertise, such as Gordon Ramsay, to step in, we get Meghan Markle. Yes, the same woman who allegedly needs a cue card to remember her own children’s names. Why, when we have a seasoned professional like Ramsay who could effortlessly do what Meghan is attempting, are we forced to watch her put on a performance that's as genuine as a designer handbag from a street vendor? Sure, she may look nice in her $600 kitchen attire, but if I wanted to watch someone botch a recipe, I’d just tune into Kitchen Nightmares. Imagine Meghan attempting to survive in the high-pressure world of Ramsay’s kitchen—she’d probably end up in tears, calling for Prince Harry to kick Ramsay out. Wait—would Harry even be there? Who knows.
What’s more authentic than using someone else’s $5 million mansion for a cooking show? Almost anything, honestly. Julia Child didn’t need a fancy mansion to prove her culinary talents, and Nigella Lawson didn’t try to make her kitchen look like something out of a Beverly Hills fantasy. But here we are with Meghan, pretending that this rented estate is where she’s always been cooking. Meanwhile, icons like Selena Gomez, Martha Stewart, Pamela Anderson, and even Gordon Ramsay film in their own kitchens, showing that authenticity comes from a more grounded approach.
The trailer for Meghan’s cooking show was so awkward it could’ve been written by an AI. Watching Meghan try to act like a relatable supermom who effortlessly prepares meals for her family is like watching a cat try to dance ballet—it just doesn’t work. And then there's Mindy Kaling, calling it "one of the most glamorous moments of her life." Did I miss the memo that being completely out of touch with reality is now considered glamorous?
Gordon Ramsay is probably biting his tongue, holding back laughter at the thought of Meghan attempting to cook in his kitchen. He has better things to do than offer advice to someone who thinks cooking is all about the flowers and the “genuine” vibes. But here’s an interesting thought: If Ramsay ever got the chance to critique her, I’d pay good money to watch him scream, "The chicken is raw!" while Meghan tries not to burst into tears. Now, that would be must-see TV.
So, what’s the takeaway? Meghan Markle’s cooking show is about as genuine as a knockoff Louis Vuitton bag. It’s as authentic as a paid Instagram ad. If she really wanted to connect with her audience, maybe she should have tried cooking at her actual house, instead of relying on the image she’s desperately trying to sell.
