Tamarind Hall Shines at National Book Festival with Hilarious Roast of Meghan Markle’s Cooking Show. Tamarind Hall was all smiles as she took the stage to roast Meghan Markle’s Netflix cooking show during the National Book Festival’s opening celebration at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The atmosphere was electric as the festival kicked off with a buzz of excitement, drawing in literary stars and fans alike. Among the attendees was Tamarind Hall, the well-known television personality, there to promote her new cookbook, *A Confident Cook*. However, it was her playful jabs at Meghan Markle’s much-discussed cooking show that truly stole the spotlight.
As Tamarind took the stage, her beaming smile set a warm and welcoming tone. “Good evening, book lovers! I’m thrilled to be here tonight to celebrate the written word and share my culinary adventures with all of you,” she began, immediately putting the audience at ease. Her enthusiasm was infectious as she continued, “Now, I know a thing or two about cooking, and I have to say, I was quite entertained watching a certain Royal try her hand at hosting a cooking show.”
With a mischievous glint in her eye, Tamarind teased, “Meghan Markle’s *The Royal Table* on Netflix—let’s just say, I’m glad I wasn’t the one taste-testing those dishes.” The crowd erupted in laughter as Tamarind continued, “I mean, the woman can’t even boil water without turning it into a Royal Rumble. How she thought she could pull off an entire cooking show, I’ll never know.” She went on to recount some of the more cringeworthy moments from Markle’s culinary efforts, including her attempt at homemade pasta that ended up looking like limp noodles and a souffle that resembled a deflated basketball. “Honestly, I’m surprised she didn’t get sued by the NBA for copyright infringement,” Tamarind joked, sending the audience into fits of laughter.
Despite the humorous roast, Tamarind acknowledged, “I’ve got to hand it to Meghan—she sure had guts trying to position herself as a culinary expert. I mean, this is the woman who once tried to pass off a can of beans as a gourmet meal. And we’re supposed to trust her to teach us how to cook?” Her playful critique continued, “If Meghan Markle ever tried to guest host *MasterChef*, the judges would take one look at her food and immediately call immigration to have her deported. That’s how bad it was!” The audience responded with thunderous applause, clearly enjoying Tamarind’s unrestrained humor.
Shifting gears, Tamarind addressed the crowd’s potential concerns about her harshness. “I know what you’re thinking—Tamron, how can you be so tough on Meghan Markle? Isn’t she a fellow woman of color trying to make her mark in a tough industry?” She paused, her expression turning serious. “Yes, and while we share some similarities, that doesn’t mean I’m going to give her a free pass. I hold her to a higher standard because, as a woman of color in the public eye, you’ve got to bring your A-game every single time. There’s no room for half-baked efforts or subpar cooking skills.”
Tamarind’s impassioned words resonated with the crowd. “Megan had the world stage, the chance to showcase her culinary talents and inspire people. Instead, she served up what can only be described as a culinary train wreck. And you know what they say: if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen—or in Meghan’s case, maybe stick to the frozen food aisle.”
As Tamarind wrapped up her roasting, the audience gave her a standing ovation. Clearly reveling in the response, she transitioned to discussing her own culinary journey. “But enough about Meghan’s questionable cooking skills,” she said, once the applause subsided. “I’m here tonight to talk about my own adventures in the kitchen and share the lessons I’ve learned along the way. Becoming a confident cook didn’t happen overnight. It took years of trial and error, burned cereals, and soggy salads before I found my groove.”
Tamarind entertained the crowd with hilarious anecdotes from her early cooking days, including a mishap with baking soda instead of sugar in her chocolate chip cookies and nearly setting her kitchen on fire while attempting a flambé. “But you know what they say: if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen—or in my case, just invest in a really good fire extinguisher,” she quipped, sending the audience into more fits of laughter.
She shared practical tips and encouragement for aspiring home cooks, emphasizing that cooking should be a joyful, creative outlet rather than an intimidating task. “The key is not to be intimidated,” Tamarind advised. “Cooking can be a joy, a way to nourish yourself and your loved ones, and it’s a skill you can keep improving for the rest of your life.”
As Tamarind concluded her remarks, the crowd applauded enthusiastically, many lining up for signed copies of *A Confident Cook*. With her infectious smile and genuine enthusiasm, Tamarind clearly struck a chord with everyo
