Meghan Markle reveals special present mum Doria got her for Christmas

Meghan Markle with Doria Ragland

Meghan reveals the present her mum gifted for Christmas (Image: WPA POOL)

has revealed the special gift her mum, , once gifted the Sussexes for , and uses the food device during her . During episode six titled ‘The Juice Is Worth the Squeeze’, Meghan whips up Mexican food and prepares ingredients for cocktails, including citrus fruits.

“We’re drying them out low and slow,” says Meghan, as she cuts slices of blood oranges and places them into a food dehydrator. “My mum bought it for us for Christmas, so we use it,” Meghan previously adds. While discussing the benefits of dehydrated citrus, Meghan adds: “They make a really good gift too. Maybe the lemon ends up being for a great sparkling lemonade or a lavender lemonade cocktail and you put that dehydrated citrus ring in there.” Continuing to chop, Meghan says: “If during the holiday you’re doing a spiced cider, you have a ring of dehydrated orange you can put in that, it will make it look so beautiful and present well.”

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During the same episode, Meghan prepares a feast with the help of Chef Ramon Velazquez. Her menu includes plantain chips, halibut ceviche and chicken tinga. She explains: “I love Mexican food, I’m from LA. It’s such a huge part of our culture and our understanding of growing up in such a diverse area.”

Doria, 68, , and is seen grazing on a ‘celebration lunch’ that Meghan makes for the final episode of her eight-part cooking series.

While admiring the spread of champagne, quiche, and salad, Doria asks, “Are the greens from the garden?” to which the Duchess replies, “Yes, greens are from the garden”.

Doria, a yoga teacher, shares a close relationship with her daughter Meghan and is often looking after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s two children, Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three.

Throughout the eight-part series, Meghan welcomes guests, including The Office star Mindy Kaling and chef Roy Choi, to the kitchen of a .

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also has a , where he raises a glass to toast Meghan and her achievements.

Unlike Polo, where the Sussexes had only a fleeting cameo together, Meghan takes centre stage in her new show, hosting a new guest or guests in each episode.

She closes the last of eight episodes with a speech to guests including her husband and mother Doria Ragland, saying: “I just want to raise a glass to you guys. This feels like a new chapter that I’m so excited that I’m able to share and I’ve been able to learn from all of you. So I just thank you for all the love and support.”

“And here we go, there’s a business! All of that is part of that creativity that I’ve missed so much, so thank you for loving me so much and celebrating with me.”

‘With Love, Meghan’ sees the Duchess of Sussex “sharing personal tips and tricks, embracing playfulness over perfection”. It was due to air in January but it was delayed by the duchess after the devastating wildfires in California.

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