The anticipation surrounding the release of the World Central Kitchen cookbook reached its peak last month. The cookbook boasts contributions from a host of celebrities and well-known chefs, including Michelle Obama, Emeril Lagasse, and many more.
Notably, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, was featured as a contributor, sharing her famous lemon olive oil cake recipe. In the list of contributors, Megan was one of only two individuals, alongside Michelle Obama, who had their names followed by a formal title ("Mrs." and "Duchess," respectively), rather than their first names.
Megan's contribution to the cookbook stirred up discussions, reminiscent of the time when she referred to her husband as "The Duke" on their Instagram page, drawing attention to her preference for a specific naming convention. It's worth noting that Megan's donation to World Central Kitchen came with the stipulation that she could determine how her name would appear, a detail that raised eyebrows given the simplicity of "lemon olive oil cake."
Interestingly, there were reports that Megan may have borrowed the recipe from her ex-boyfriend, Corey, which had previously made headlines. Two years ago, Megan baked a cake using lemons from a home garden for female restaurateurs in Chicago.
In a recent report, it was suggested that Megan reached out to Jose Andres, the founder of the company, to collaborate on charitable activities in Florida. Initially, Andres applauded Megan's humanitarian intentions but later grew dissatisfied when she requested that a film crew from Archewell Productions accompany her. He deemed this request unnecessary, given that his organization already had a communications team to handle social media marketing.
While Andres and his team remained wholeheartedly dedicated to providing aid in the aftermath of a hurricane, Archewell Productions discussed the possibility of sending an olive oil cake. This sparked a debate about whether the focus should shift from humanitarian work to a romantic comedy for those affected by natural disasters and community crises. Megan's involvement in relief efforts seemed to diminish in the public eye.
Opinions on this matter varied widely. Many individuals expressed their admiration for Chef Andres and the unwavering dedication of World Central Kitchen in aiding people during crises, particularly on Twitter. Meanwhile, Reddit featured differing viewpoints, with some questioning the necessity of extravagant displays like Megan flaunting jewelry to hurricane victims. They emphasized the efforts of various relief organizations, including World Central Kitchen.
This situation also prompted skepticism regarding the contributions of Archewell, drawing comparisons to past hurricane relief efforts, such as the role played by World Central Kitchen in Hurricane Maria relief. Megan and Harry, however, remained relatively quiet on the matter. In a statement, charity founder Jose Andres reflected on the organization's journey, highlighting their work in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, their response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and their efforts in various global disasters, reaffirming their commitment to assisting those in need.
