In the most beautifully bittersweet twist of fate, Anne Burrell's final interview revealed exactly why the culinary world loved her so deeply – and why her loss feels so profound. Just weeks before her passing at 55, the beloved Food Network star was asked about appearing on Meghan Markle's Netflix lifestyle series With Love, Meghan, and her response was pure Anne: enthusiastic, generous, and delightfully honest.
According to People, "Sure, of course. I'd go to the opening of an envelope," she laughed when asked about cooking with the Duchess of Sussex. "Why not cook with Meghan?" That infectious positivity and willingness to embrace any culinary adventure perfectly captured the spirit that made Burrell a household name through Worst Cooks in America and countless Food Network appearances.
The only hesitation? Her admission that she wasn't "really a jam girl" – referencing Meghan's famous American Riviera Orchard jam that sold out in under an hour. Even then, Burrell's honesty came with warmth: "Occasionally, I make them for my husband. I make scones and we have jam then. Other than that, I wouldn't say I'm super jammy."
How wonderfully small our world becomes when we imagine a celebrity chef icon and an actress-turned-duchess making jam together on Netflix. The collaboration that will never be feels like such a loss – not just for entertainment value, but for what it represented about Burrell's open heart.
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Anne was the friend who'd show up anywhere, cook with anyone, and find joy in every kitchen encounter. Her willingness to collaborate with Meghan speaks to something deeper than professional networking; it reflects the generous spirit that made her beloved by colleagues and audiences alike.
The timing makes this final interview particularly poignant. In what would become her last public conversation about future projects, Anne displayed the same adventurous enthusiasm that defined her entire career. She wasn't just willing to cook with royalty – she was excited about it.
Maybe the most beautiful tributes come from imagining the collaborations that might have been. Anne Burrell's final "why not?" reminds us that the best chefs aren't just good with food – they're good with people, always ready for the next delicious adventure.
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