Meghan Markle’s transformation from a casual food blogger to a polished lifestyle figure takes centre stage as she prepares to launch her new Netflix series With Love, Meghan and luxury brand As Ever, Daily Mail reports.
The change represents a dramatic contrast from her early time of sharing street food favorites and steak recipes to presenting an elegant, high-end style.
A decade ago, Meghan’s foods material was far removed from the sophisticated graphic she presently promotes. In a 2013 video for Men’s Health, she was seen flipping burgers in denim shorts and an unbuttoned shirt, licking her fingers suggestively. She was referred to as the “ultimate guys ‘ girl” by the magazine. Before choosing The Tig, a more sophisticated blog focusing on food, fashion, and travel, she considered launching a provocative website called Spoon Me, Fork Me.
For three years, The Tig chronicled her evolving tastes, blending casual food tips with high-end dining experiences. ” I am a hamburger-loving fool”, she once wrote, calling a burger and fries her “most craved meal”. According to royal biographer Omid Scobie, her relationship with Toronto-based chef Cory Vitiello also contributed to her growing culinary interests. However, the blog was shut down in 2017, coinciding with her engagement to Prince Harry.
After becoming a member of the royal family, her food interests changed. Meghan’s first solo project involved championing Together: Our Community Cookbook, featuring recipes from women affected by the Grenfell Tower fire. She praised the Hubb Community Kitchen as a place” for women to laugh, grieve, cry, and cook together”. Reflecting on her own background, she recalled enjoying” collard greens, black-eyed peas, and cornbread” from her grandmother’s kitchen.
Now, Meghan is re-entering the food and lifestyle space with a more refined approach. Meghan’s new Netflix series With Love places a premium on hosting and entertaining as opposed to traditional cooking. In the trailer, she says,” I’ve always loved elevating something that’s pretty ordinary.” With perfectly arranged mint leaves and fruit-infused ice cubes, the show emphasizes attention to detail.
Her most recent rebrand heavily focuses on luxury. Meghan, who wears Loro Piana cashmere and is adorned with Cartier jewelry worth more than$ 200,000, is now presenting herself as a high-end hostess. Her new brand, As Ever, formerly American Riviera Orchard, aligns with this aesthetic, though specific details remain under wraps.
Given her previous statements about baking, the transformation is remarkable. ” There’s something about the technicality of it that stifles my inner rebel”, she once admitted. However, her new show features her baking with friends, reinforcing her ability to reshape her image.
