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    PUBLISHED: Sep 6, 2016 · UPDATED: Apr 26, 2017 by Precious · This post may contain affiliate links · 23 Comments

    HERE'S WHAT'S UP: BEHIND THE SCENES

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    Hello, friends! I wanted to share with you what behind the scenes of my YouTube Cooking show, Precious Kitchen looks like. It all begins with the idea for the next video recipe. Sometimes I get this idea from a viewer or I decide on what I would want to shoot. Or I bomb into my brother-in-law trying to cook and I decide to take over from him and film it.

    The idea on what to cook on camera could be  thoroughly planned or it could be downright spontaneous.
    Then I go on to gather my ingredients for the shoot. If I do not have everything on hand, this would mean a trip to the grocery store, which I enjoy!
    Then I plan a shooting time with Mr. N, who holds the camera for me. Tonight, we had to shoot after the girls had gone to bed.
    We just finished filming half of an episode. We'll be completing the filming tomorrow because the recipe requires a soak time of about 6 hours or overnight. It is an Accra Beans episode. Somebody say, yay! This idea came from a couple of viewers who requested that I make an Accra Beans video.
    Prior to the shooting, I fix my hair and rub things on my face (translation: makeup). Here are some things that could happen while we are shooting;
    1. The older girls start bouncing on their bed upstairs so much that I feel like they are going to cave in on me.
    2.The toddler starts demanding immediate attention and I have to stop and give her milk or something.
    3. The kids start making loud noises and I start barking like a newly mad person. Thank God for video editing!
    4. I keep forgetting important things I should say.
    Through this all, I record the cooking videos. Because I love doing it. Because I love inspiring people to cook. Because I love to eat the food when the shooting is done. And I will be rounding up the shooting of the tenth episode tomorrow! Adonbilivit! 

    When I make that Accra Beans, tomorrow morning I will devour it with some pap (a porridge made out of corn). Choi! I can't wait!
    After that, I will edit the videos. This will be perhaps much later in the day when I am done with homeschooling and other things.
    We started shooting these shows with Mr N's cellphone. Then I eventually bought a Canon Powershot camera (not DSLR) exclusively for my videos. You need to start with what you have and do what you can. If you wait for perfection, you will hardly ever do anything.
    Just like I shot step-by-step recipes with my cell phone for two years, before purchasing a DSLR, start with what you have. What is that plan in your heart? Start with what you have, friend. Don't let procrastination steal your time.
    I look forward to an awesome week and an awesome new month. Well, that's what's up with me. What's up with you???

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    About Precious

    Welcome to my core! I am Precious Nkeih, the recipe developer and writer right here on my blog, Precious Core. My goal is to show you insanely delicious recipes you can replicate in your kitchen. And I love to tell stories too. Hope you find recipes here that will make cooking easier for you! Check me out on YouTube at YouTube.com/PreciousKitchen.

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    1. Kewrites says

      September 06, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      Anxiously waiting for the accra beans video. I am still to get my head around making videos! I think it requires a lot of work! Especially with all the interruptions from those precious little humans;-) will get to it someday though. Thanks for sharing behind the scenes with us

      Reply
    2. Cheechee Live says

      September 06, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      I can imagine.It's just crazy with this children.When I start filming is when Grace realizes she needs something and is when Ella decides to poo.lol!We gatta do what we gatta do at the end of the day.

      PS:I sent you a mail.

      http://www.cheecheelive.com

      Reply
    3. Olaa Bobade says

      September 06, 2016 at 2:33 pm

      I'm off to YouTube to watch some of your videos. I got blessed with free WiFi today. Hallelujah. Vlogging to me seems like hardwork so three gbosas for you.
      Laitanbee Blog

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    4. Tessy Onyia says

      September 06, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      Start with what you have...Word! Well done sweetie, its not been easy filming any video here, my sons will literally steal the show with their loud noise..smh..Lol Well done.

      http://www.tessyonyia.com

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    5. Nwamaka Ajaegbu says

      September 06, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      Wow! Great inspiring background story. Big things sure starts small.

      Well done ma'm. Mr N deserves an award oo. Looking forward to watching your videos. 🙂

      amakamedia.com.

      Reply
    6. Sold to Christ says

      September 06, 2016 at 10:27 pm

      Sounds chaotically fun. Lol.
      You are right at starting with what you have.imagine if you were waiting for the big camera to start videos.

      Reply
    7. Bubu Green says

      September 06, 2016 at 10:27 pm

      Lol. Kids will always be kids. You are spot on. START with what you have.
      http://www.bubusboulevard.com

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    8. Kachee Tee says

      September 06, 2016 at 5:02 pm

      Start with what you have. No excuses! Spot on. So Spot on.

      http://www.KacheeTee.com || Follow me on Bloglovin'!

      Reply
    9. Precious Nkeih says

      September 07, 2016 at 1:05 am

      Hahahaha! It's like these kids always "plot" against us but the show must go on! Checking your mail in a bit, dear.

      Reply
    10. Precious Nkeih says

      September 07, 2016 at 1:29 am

      Thanks lady! Looking forward to some feedback when you watch!

      Reply
    11. Precious Nkeih says

      September 07, 2016 at 1:33 am

      Hahaha, it's really not easy with kids around. Thanks, dearie.

      Reply
    12. Precious Nkeih says

      September 07, 2016 at 1:36 am

      It is a lot of work oo. But it is so worth it! You're welcome, dear.

      Reply
    13. Precious Nkeih says

      September 07, 2016 at 1:40 am

      Amen!

      Reply
    14. Precious Nkeih says

      September 07, 2016 at 1:42 am

      Hahahaha let kids be kids!

      Reply
    15. Precious Nkeih says

      September 07, 2016 at 1:45 am

      I love that phrase. Chaotically fun. That's just what it is.

      If I were waiting for a big camera, I would probably still be waiting. When you get to work, the things you need come to you. He who is faithful in little is given much.

      Reply
    16. Nora Gouma says

      September 07, 2016 at 10:43 am

      Interesting post, I love it. My mum says the kids are growing so fast before you know it they move out already, then you feel a bit jobless hahaha. Thank you for sharing, cannot wait for the next post!!!

      xxx

      http://www.bridesonamission.com

      Reply
    17. Brenda's Couch says

      September 07, 2016 at 2:11 pm

      Very interesting and funny post post. The activities of the kids just got me laughing...

      The moment you decide to be tough with them, their facial expressions would change so sudden and you would become weak and apologetic again withing you.

      keep it up and God bless your work.

      Reply
    18. Precious Nkeih says

      September 07, 2016 at 5:03 pm

      Yes to free wifi! Looking forward to some feedback from you.

      Reply
    19. Precious Nkeih says

      September 07, 2016 at 5:07 pm

      Your mom is so right! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
    20. Precious Nkeih says

      September 07, 2016 at 5:11 pm

      I know right, Brenda??
      Thanks darling!

      Reply
    21. Funke Olotu says

      September 08, 2016 at 1:13 pm

      Rub things on your face ????
      Am sure the video will be awesome and the food the bomb

      https://funkeolotu.com

      Reply
    22. Chinwe Nwokoro says

      September 09, 2016 at 10:36 am

      Wow,kids are same every where same as my girls.it's not an easy thing oh.but we not get there.nice blog.

      http://www.momentswithchelsea.blogspot.com

      Reply
    23. Joy2Endure says

      September 19, 2016 at 8:22 pm

      Start with what you have that is the winning word. Thanks for a funny recap of behind the scene moments.

      http://www.joy2endure.com

      Reply

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