Meghan Markle has made headlines once again, this time trading royal elegance for a kitchen apron in her upcoming Netflix series With Love, Meghan.
In the show, she claims to get her hands dirty alongside the renowned chef and farm-to-table pioneer, Alice Waters. But whispers in the digital grapevine suggest that her culinary efforts might have been more Hollywood flair than authentic cooking.
Allegedly, Alice Waters—the matriarch of sustainable cuisine—may have spilled some not-so-organic tea about Meghan’s kitchen prowess. According to viral rumors (fueled by YouTube videos and unsubstantiated claims), Waters supposedly revealed that Meghan needed constant guidance for even the simplest cooking tasks. Picture this: confusion over what a spatula is and the kind of assistance one would expect in a beginner’s cooking class.
If you believe the chatter, Waters reportedly had to take over most of the cooking while Meghan struck polished poses for the camera. The show’s final cut, it’s said, relied heavily on clever editing to make the Duchess look like a budding culinary star—sans the actual skill.
Dramatic? Certainly. But here’s the twist: no solid evidence confirms that Alice Waters ever made these remarks. The entire narrative rests on hearsay and speculation. Could it be true? Possibly. Is it verified? Not in the slightest. Do I think a chef as respected as Alice Waters would openly criticize Meghan? Doubtful. But is it plausible that Meghan may have turned a cooking show into another personal showcase? Absolutely.
Let’s not forget that this is the same Meghan Markle who has faced accusations of embellishing her contributions in other ventures—from allegedly ghostwritten blogs to a perfectly manicured “authentic” lifestyle on social media. Crafting a narrative is her forte. So, if the day comes when her lack of culinary expertise gets called out, the explanation might sound something like this: “The production team didn’t give me enough time,” or, “I actually cooked, but it wasn’t included in the final edit.” Excuses? Perhaps. A recurring theme? Without question.
Cooking is hard work. Gardening takes patience. But pretending to do both while an entire team quietly handles the labor? Now, that’s a skill fit for royalty. Consider Meghan’s so-called green-thumb persona. Are we really expected to believe she’s out in the garden every day, getting her hands dirty planting seeds, pulling weeds, and harvesting vegetables? More likely, she’s strolling through her estate pointing at tomatoes her gardener grew, saying, “Let’s use that in the next scene.”
And then there’s the beekeeping and candle-making narrative—don’t even get me started. Real chefs dedicate years to mastering their craft, enduring burnt sauces, failed recipes, and relentless perfectionism, often under the stern gaze of someone like Gordon Ramsay. Meanwhile, Meghan steps into the spotlight with no formal training, a Netflix budget, and a confident smile. Her show comes across less as a heartfelt tribute to culinary art and more as a glossy vanity project.
It’s an affront to anyone who has ever toiled in a kitchen, whether amateur or professional. At best, With Love, Meghan seems like a playful charade; at worst, it diminishes the hard work real chefs pour into their passion. So, did Alice Waters really shade Meghan’s cooking skills? Probably not. But does the story fit neatly into Meghan’s history of spotlight-seeking endeavors? Without a doubt. True or not, one thing is certain: this isn’t a show about food—it’s a recipe for feeding Meghan’s ever-growing brand.
