In a surprising culinary blunder that has sent royal watchers and foodies alike into a frenzy, Meghan Markle was caught making some very basic cooking mistakes in her latest cooking video—and fans are not holding back! The Duchess of Sussex, who recently ventured into the lifestyle brand world and debuted her own line of spreads and products, left audiences questioning her kitchen skills with an awkward mishap involving un-toasted bagels and poorly sliced strawberries.
The video, originally meant to showcase Meghan’s new product in a mouthwatering and elegant breakfast setup, instead quickly turned into an unintentional mockery of basic cooking etiquette. Meghan was seen carefully placing cream cheese on sliced bagels—and here’s the kicker—the bagels were left completely un-toasted. Critics and viewers alike couldn’t believe their eyes. “Who serves un-toasted bagels with cream cheese? It’s kitchen 101,” one viral commentator said.
But the kitchen chaos didn’t stop there. Meghan attempted to add fresh strawberries to her creation, but the slicing left much to be desired. Instead of neat, uniform pieces, the strawberries appeared awkwardly cut and uneven, disrupting the aesthetic of the simple dish and frustrating viewers looking for inspiration.
Food experts on social media were quick to critique, pointing out that with a little attention to detail—toast the bagel first, slice strawberries evenly—this breakfast could have been a game-changer for Meghan’s brand. “It’s not just about the product. Presentation matters, and Meghan’s approach missed the mark,” tweeted one popular food blogger.
Some fans, however, defended Meghan, saying she’s still learning and that her real strength lies in her passions for charity and storytelling, not cooking perfection. But this latest viral video has surely put more pressure on Meghan to prove that her lifestyle brand can live up to its glossy marketing promises.
Interestingly, insiders reveal Meghan often relies on takeout or help from chefs for family meals, which might explain the cooking slip-ups. Her post-video interviews even hinted at this, humorously admitting she’s “not the hostess with the mostest” in the kitchen.
With critics sharpening their knives, Meghan Markle’s cooking attempts have added yet another twist to her complex public persona—will this be the beginning of a new series of kitchen lessons, or just another viral royal faux pas?