Meghan Markle has suffered a backlash after referring to spaghetti as “noodles” in her new Netflix cookery show.
The Duchess of Sussex’s lifestyle series ‘With Love, Meghan’ launched on the streaming platform today.
Ten minutes into the first episode, Meghan tackles a dish called “skillet spaghetti” using what has been described as a “bizarre method”.
The show consists of eight episodes where the duchess shares hosting tips whilst offering glimpses into her private life.
Meghan Markle has raised eyebrows in her new Netflix cookery show by referring to spaghetti as “noodles”
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In the cooking segment, Meghan demonstrates her approach to making the dish, repeatedly referring to the Italian pasta as “noodles”.
This American terminology stands out in stark contrast to British culinary vocabulary, where pasta and noodles are considered distinct food items.
The Duchess prepares the pasta whilst explaining it’s something she cooks regularly at home.
One viewer criticised the dish, writing: “Another American destroying Italian food”
The new series dropped at 8am UK time after being delayed from its planned January release
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Whilst another wrote: I have American friends who say noodles for spaghetti, no idea why, but then they have other food they call different names to us… Zucchini for Courgette for example. It’s no big deal.”
The unusual phrasing features prominently in the first episode of her new series, which dropped at 8am UK time after being delayed from its planned January release.
The show also reveals Prince Harry’s peculiar food habit, according to Meghan.
Speaking to Hollywood friend Mindy Kaling in episode two, the Duchess disclosed: “I have a family, a husband, who no matter what meal is put in front of him before he tastes it puts salt on, so I try to under salt.”
This revelation came during a discussion about how to properly season eggs.
Meghan also opened up about her childhood eating habits during the show
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The second episode, titled ‘Welcome To The Party’, features several such personal insights about the Duke and Duchess’s home life.
Meghan also opened up about her childhood eating habits during the show.
She revealed: “I was a latch-key kid so I grew up with a lot of fast food and also a lot of TV tray dinners.
“It feels like such a different time but that was so normal with the microwavable kids meals.”
This insight into her upbringing provides context for her current approach to cooking and entertaining, which she displays throughout the duration of the show.
