Meghan Markle’s cooking series, *With Love, Meghan*, recently dropped its first trailer, and while reactions have been mixed, one particular moment has set the internet ablaze: Meghan’s—shall we say—*unique* knife skills. Watching her handle a chef’s knife in the promo was like witnessing a toddler’s first attempt at using scissors.
Now, don’t get me wrong—DIY cooking shows have their charm. But if you’re positioning yourself as a lifestyle guru (and Meghan seems to be the guru of everything these days), knowing how to hold a knife should be non-negotiable. This is basic kitchen etiquette.
So, what’s happening here? Does she think the knife is a wild animal she needs to tame? Or is she trying to impress us with her questionable technique?
To get to the bottom of this, I consulted the experts. Cue John Paul Hutchins, a seasoned chef from London’s culinary scene, whose video *"How to Hold a Knife Properly"* breaks down the essentials of gripping a knife like a pro. Spoiler alert: Meghan’s technique didn’t even come close. Who knew proper knife handling didn’t involve waving it around like you’re fending off a bear?
But the plot thickens. Meghan’s show features not one, but two professional chefs. You’d think with experts at her disposal, someone would have given her a quick knife-holding tutorial. Instead, it feels like they collectively decided, “You do you, Meghan.”
Watching Meghan struggle with a knife is reminiscent of Kendall Jenner’s infamous cucumber-cutting fiasco. Remember that viral moment? Kendall, holding the cucumber all wrong, needed Kris Jenner to call in the family chef to save the day.
Similarly, Meghan’s knife skills—or lack thereof—are so baffling that you half expect Prince Harry to leap in and applaud as if she just crafted a culinary masterpiece. “Wow, darling, you’re a genius!”
The icing on this culinary catastrophe? Meghan’s choice of tool for cutting a cake: a meat knife. Yes, you read that right—a butcher’s blade. No chef worth their salt would grab a carving knife for a delicate dessert.
At this point, a disclaimer might be in order: *Attempting these techniques at home could result in serious injury.* Or maybe even an emotional distress lawsuit for viewers subjected to her knife-wielding antics.
If Meghan Markle wants to establish herself as a lifestyle expert, perhaps she should start with mastering basic kitchen skills. Right now, she’s unintentionally teaching viewers everything *not* to do with a knife—and that’s not a class anyone wants to take.
Until then, maybe Meghan should stick to simpler tasks, like dressing up a roast chicken with lemon and mint, and leave the serious cooking to, you know, actual chefs.
