Mandi Kerr is an experienced entertainment writer. She specializes in British royal family content, covering Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton, and more. Mandi’s coverage analyzes how the royals interact with each other and the media, giving readers valuable insight. She’s been interested in how many members of the family make their own interests part of their royal identities. (Mandi points to Middleton’s passion for parenting and the study she helped to conduct as one example.) Her personal interests in Gilmore Girls and baking, particularly with recipes from Ina Garten, led her to cover those extensively for our site.
Ina Garten's go-to breakfast is oatmeal but how do she and other Food Network stars get it perfect? The Barefoot Contessa, Tyler Florence, and Ree Drummond each have their own techniques. Garten's is salt, Drummond's is sugar, and Florence's is applesauce.
Ree Drummond's Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls recipe goes back to her childhood when her mom used to make them. Now as the star of her own Food Network show Drummond's made multiple variations and she proudly calls her recipe "the best in the world."
Camilla Parker Bowles has overhauled her image since the '90s. Once viewed as the "evil, cruel mistress-in-waiting" she's now seen as a "great companion" for Prince Charles.
Ree Drummond's Smoked Salmon Benedict is brunch-ready. The Pioneer Woman recipe is simple and the entire dish takes only 30 minutes to make from start to finish.
Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles have been married for more than 15 years and in that time the heir to the throne has become "happier." Camilla is "someone who loves the Prince of Wales and is a great companion for him,” according to a royal commentator.
Grilling season is in full swing and the Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond has a quick and easy recipe. Her Big Bad Beef Skewers are a 16-minute meal that look anything but.
On occasion Ree Drummond's comes across an early episode of her cooking show, 'The Pioneer Woman', and the food blogger-turned-TV-star can't help but cringe at how "green" she'd been. "I really didn't know what I was doing then."
Sarah Ferguson challenged reports she and Princess Diana had a falling out prior to Princess Diana's death in 1997. "We promised each other we would always be together — there was never any daylight between us,” Sarah said. “But everybody wanted that, because we were so strong together. People want to break something so strong."
During a July 2021 appearance on 'Andy Cohen Live' AJ McLean shared what happened the last he saw Britney Spears. They crossed paths at a cupcake shop and McLean remembered seeing "that this wasn't her."
Tyler Florence's shrimp scampi recipe is one of his most popular dishes. A throwback to his days hosting 'Food 911', it's his take on the Italian classic. Best of all, it takes 40 minutes to make.
Go from 0 to Pioneer Woman Pasta Puttanesca in 16 minutes. Ree Drummond boils pasta, whips up a flavorful sauce, and before long she has a rustic pasta dish.
A 1993 appearance on 'Seinfeld' marked Jennifer Coolidge's first-ever television role. But the actor was "so nervous" she's not quite sure what happened. "I don't know what was coming out of my mouth."
Chip and Joanna Gaines don't consider divorce or any sort of split a possibility when things get tough. "Divorce or leaving one another is not really an option for us,” Chip Gaines said.
A royal commentator says the christening of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's daughter, Lilibet "Lili" Diana, could be a make-or-break moment for the British royal family. If the event is held in the U.K., that could signal an "olive branch," according to royal commentator Daniela Elser.
Ree Drummond's Pioneer Woman Strawberry Ice Cream recipe couldn't get much simpler. The Food Network star uses only a handful of ingredients and with some help from an ice cream maker she has a treat that "disappears" at the Drummond ranch.
The most-watched Ina Garten recipe videos on Food Network's YouTube channel include Barefoot Contessa classics such as Beatty's Chocolate Cake, Shrimp Scampi, and Perfect Roast Chicken.
Three England stars became the subjects of racist comments online after missing penalties in Euro 2020 final, which Prince William called "unacceptable." He's now being criticized for his response because he didn't issue a similar statement for Meghan Markle.
Ree Drummond's Chicken Taco Salad is what the Pioneer Woman considers a "16-minute" meal. She uses shortcuts to may the cooking process faster with the addition of store-bought taco seasoning and bottled ranch.
Ina Garten's Fiesta Corn and Avocado Salad features summer ingredients including fresh corn, avocado, and tomatoes. The 'Barefoot Contessa' host also shares her trick for taking corn off the cob; using a kitchen towel so the kernels don't get everywhere.