Reviewed the Polo Show, at least there was some action involved—it was about sports. But this? This was, without a doubt, one of the most boring cooking shows I have ever watched. And I actually love cooking shows!
The biggest issue? There was hardly any actual cooking. We never got clear instructions, no proper ingredient measurements, and absolutely no detailed guidance. The only thing I learned from this 40-minute episode was how to bake a basic cake. And even that was a struggle because all she mentioned were ingredients like flour, baking powder, sugar, and honey, without really breaking it down.
The episode kicks off with beekeeping. Yes, beekeeping. Why? Because of Catherine. The moment I saw it, I thought, Wow, she’s really doing this just because of Catherine.
Then, Meghan welcomes a guest. But here’s the weird part—she’s filming in a house that isn’t even hers. She actually admits this on camera! Why pretend to be hosting in someone else’s home? It just felt off and inauthentic from the start.
"I Love Prepping the Guest Room"—Wait, What?
One of the strangest moments was when Meghan claimed, "One of my favorite things to do is prep the guest room." Hold on—you’ve spent the last few days talking about how you’re a busy, working mom, yet somehow you have time to joyfully prep guest rooms? How does that add up?
She even goes on to talk about bath salts and luxury bath experiences for guests. I mean, who actually takes a full soak in someone else’s house? A guest should have a shower, not a spa day.
At one point, she starts making bath salts, and I couldn’t help but laugh. Megan Markle on bath salts? That would explain a lot! Then, she talks about Arnica oil, saying it’s great for bruises. Okay, sure, but she also mentions using it on kids. As a parent myself, I found that odd and unnecessary.
The Joy of Hosting? But You’re Too Busy!
Meghan then claims that "The joy of hosting for me is surprising people." But, again, you just spent the last three days reminding us that you’re an overworked mother. So, where does all this free time for hosting magically appear from?
She later introduces a makeup artist friend and, honestly, I felt bad for him. She insulted him—twice!
Awkward Admissions & More Contradictions
Then comes one of the most cringe-worthy moments of the episode. Meghan says, "The best compliment a hostess can get is when a guest wakes up in the morning and says they had the best sleep."
Excuse me? Why are you interrogating your guests about their sleep experience?
Then, she drops a bombshell—“This isn’t my house.”
Wait, what? You’re filming a hosting and home-themed show in someone else's house and then casually admitting it’s not yours? It’s just so bizarre.
Truffle Popcorn & Calligraphy Obsession
Later, Meghan decides to make snacks—specifically, truffle popcorn. She stands there, smiling at the microwave like it’s a groundbreaking culinary achievement.
Then, she starts adding truffle oil and says, "It’s pretty good, but it needs more salt." Well, duh.
And then there it is again—her terrible calligraphy. She keeps bringing it up throughout the episode, writing things in what can only be described as childlike, unreadable handwriting.
Finally, Meghan decides to "cook" something real—spaghetti.
She claims you can make the entire dish in one pan. But guess what? That’s not true. She immediately uses multiple dishes, including a kettle.
Then, she asks her guest, Daniel, to cut tomatoes. So, she’s making the meal for him but also making him do the prep work? Interesting definition of hospitality.
And then, the worst moment—he cuts himself. Meghan’s mask slips completely—for a second, her reaction looks genuinely annoyed instead of concerned. Then she tries to play it off, but it’s clear she wasn’t expecting that.
The pasta disaster continues. Meghan dumps dry spaghetti into a pan, adds some mystery greens, and never actually tells us what they are. Kale? Spinach? Who knows.
Then, she says, "The greens at the end keep a lot of the color."
Well, yes, Meghan, because greens are green and tomatoes are red. Groundbreaking observation.
And when she serves it? The spaghetti looks completely undercooked and unappetizing.
After the food debacle, the episode shifts gears to honey harvesting. Of course, Meghan isn’t the one actually doing the work—it’s someone else. But she makes sure to position herself front and center for every shot.
Then comes the most forced acting I’ve ever seen—she dramatically says, "Oh, I need a hug!" after making a candle.
Speaking of candles, Meghan decides to make some. Only one problem—she’s never made candles before. Yet, here she is on a TV show, giving instructions on something she’s never done.
At one point, her guest spills the wax, and Meghan’s face says it all—she looks annoyed, frustrated, and completely out of character for a split second. Another mask slip.
At long last, Meghan finally provides some cooking instructions—for a cake.
She actually gives measurements, mentioning a cup and a half of sugar, half a cup of milk, and three tablespoons of honey.
Except… she pours way more than three tablespoons.
The end result? A dry, unappetizing cake with zero icing. Seriously, even a drizzle of glaze could have saved it.
The Ultimate Insult to Her Guest
Then comes one last cringeworthy moment.
Her guest, trying to be polite, says, "I don’t want to feel guilty about eating the cake."
Meghan’s response? She laughs and says, "Whatever brings you joy."
Ouch. That was so dismissive and condescending.
The episode wraps up with Meghan and her guest sitting down, and the most honest moment comes when the guest says, "I feel like this is all fake."
Yes. Yes, it was fake.
This show was boring, pretentious, and completely lacking in real cooking content. It felt scripted, unnatural, and awkward from start to finish. And worst of all? It was 40 minutes long—which felt like an eternity.
If this is what the entire series is like, I can’t imagine anyone tuning in for another episode.
Final Verdict? A hard pass.
