Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, continues to make waves! Most recently, she’s debuted her lifestyle show, “With Love, Meghan,” on Netflix. The series focuses on those creative interests. One such gem is her quirky flower-pressing method, which cuts out the tedious blotting paper and long wait of the classic approach in favor of the speedy power of the microwave. This one-of-a-kind perspective not only emphasizes her contemporary approach to historic crafts but gets to the heart of her personal style.
In the season’s premiere episode, Meghan invites cameras into an unknown homeowner’s kitchen in Montecito. Once there, she explores amazing culinary events that reflect her appreciation of good food and ingenuity. She artfully prepares exceptionally colorful fruit platters. Trimmed and dressed with flowers and twine, these beauties were doubly appropriate. Kristine said her aesthetic grows from the idea that “grapes produce that abundance.” These segments show off her amazing cooking talent. They demonstrate her underlying philosophy that food is an expression of love and care.
Meghan’s relationship with Netflix has looked much different since her first deal. At the time, that deal was said to be worth $100 million (£74 million) over five years. Her new first-look deal gives Netflix first dibs on any new projects she’s developing. This shift indicates her growing influence in the entertainment industry and her commitment to creating content that resonates with her audience.
Throughout the series, Meghan refers to many of her recreational pursuits as “moving meditation.” She calls attention to how these pursuits improve her mental health and community connections. Further, she delights us with creative and laugh-provoking vignettes featuring her kids. Endearingly, she refers to her son as “H” and shares whimsical memories of her daughter, Lilibet. Each of these personal stories fills the show with rich, nuanced context and history, making it easier for viewers to relate to her on a more personal level.
Her beautiful friendship with fellow celebrity Chrissy Teigen is given plenty of docuseries-time as well. The two have a good pre-existing relationship, having worked together on “Deal Or No Deal” in the past. Tegan guests alongside her husband, John Legend, making the collaborative nature of the show even more appealing.
In one segment on the show, Meghan whips up lavender-grey lattes for Tan France, calling them chic. This moment reveals her obsession with balance and drive to sculpt beautiful sips that taste as good as they look. Viewers see France engaging with Meghan, who appears to enjoy their camaraderie while addressing the realities of his career.
Meghan’s preferences in the kitchen shine through when she states, “I like recipes that take, like, four hours. I don’t do fast recipes at all. I like to braise.” This quote sums up her philosophy in the kitchen, and in the craft room as well, a real desire to make beautiful things without the rush.
The show has provided a platform for Meghan’s creative side. It affords her an opportunity to drop some serious gems about all the complex realities of her life, as a mother and now a public figure. Her combination of personal stories, culinary adventure, and guests make for a layered portrait of who she’s become today.