Ok so I’m a day late on posting this, but things have been so busy since youtube published the list of the 16 Next Chefs they’ve selected to take part in a fabulous program called Youtube Next Chef
And yep WE MADE THE LIST!!! I say WE because obviously NONE of this would be possible for me without all of you! So before I get into the details let me first thank you ALL from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to view my youtube channel, leave comments, rate and interact with me. A lot of you have been with me since the very beginning and I appreciate all the love and support you all give me. Unreal!
Ok so what is this program all about? Well here it is in a nutshell but you can read more here. Basically youtube sent out a big “casting call” for youtube cooks who thought they had what it takes to be one of youtube Next Chefs.(Thanks to Kimmytube for giving me the heads up to apply. Love ya girlie!) They then picked 16 channels that they thought had what it takes!
Here’s my video on my cooking style and what I hope to gain from the program
It was very humbling that they saw the potential in my little channel with my unprofessional edited and poorly lit videos lol.
But hopefully you’ll be seeing a BIG change in my videos because youtube is working with us 16 chefs to help us create top notch videos for our channel. They sent us a box full of video-making equipment (including a new camera and yall know how much I complain about my camera. God finally heard my prayer lol). They are also taking us through a 3 month virtual video creating course to help perfect our recording skills as well as providing a big chunk of change for advertising.
I’m so excited that I’ll be able to give you all clear, crisp, well-edited cooking videos now because recording and editing is surely not my strong points.
So stay tuned for better videos, more video and some fun changes on Divas Can Cook!!!
XO; )
Monique
Words can’t express how happy I am for you and your channel. I love everything that you do from your inviting voice to your easy unintimidating recipes. Lol. Congrats!
Congradulations! You deserve to be YouTube’s next chef. I’m having a great time on this website. 🙂
I’m a little late but Congratulations! I’m very happy for you 🙂
Congratulations Ms. Diva!!! I am soooo happy for you! Keep up the awesome work and good vibes!!
Whoo hoo! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you! Oh, and THANK YOU for the incredible blog. You rock…on so many levels!
I first discovered your channel from my subscription to Ateyaa and the video she made using your bourbon chicken recipe! I am so very glad I did and you are entirely deserving of all that is coming to you! Cooking is so much fun knowing that I can refer to your blog and channel for no fail recipes! Thanks for all you do!
Hi Monique, I just wanted to congratulate you on your success. I am glad that I ran upon your website (I was just browsing and saw you). I have made many of your recipes, and because of you people are wondering how all of a sudden I know how to cook. Thank you, and I am glad that you are not a selfish person and likes to share your recipe with others.
Awww thank you so much Becky!!!
CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve always had my vote. I refer folks to your site all the time. Can’t wait to see the new videos!
Be blessed!
See you know what…Im soooo excited for you and the things God has for you. I can hardly wait for you to blow up. Go Monique Go Monique. LOL at your editing…I love it.
Thanks so much hun!!! Don’t be laughing at my editing LOL There is no telling how many weird typos I have on this blog.
You so deserve this!
Yay!!! I have been a big fan of yours since I made those great rolls!!! Congrats to you!
congratulations girlie may god continue to bless you
Thank you hun!!
So proud of you..I will call you today! We must make sure EVERYONE knows about this!
Thanks Ateya!!! XO
Congrats Monique!!!! So proud of you. Continue to follow your passion which in turn is helping me to become a “diva who can cook”!!! :-)))))
I’m sooo happy for you!! I love all of your recipes that i’ve tried so far!! Whenever something I cook is really good my bf always asks “Is this a Diva’s can Cook recipe?” lol…He knows the deal!
Congrats, girl! You rock! Now go kick butt!
Congratulations! I’m happy for you. Out off all the cooks and chefs on youtube, your recipes are the only ones that are a hit for me and my family. God Bless You!
Congrats all the way!! You so deserve this opportunity. I am truly thankful for you offering such wonderful, soulful & oh yes, very delicious recipes for free. You will always have my vote. God Bless you & yours!
Wow! Thats Fantastic! Congrats!! (My family & I always enjoy ur recipes)
Congratulations! You absolutely deserve it. I am happy for you. You really have been an inspiration to me. And that has made my family even happier with seeing Mom and Wife in the kitchen a lot more. I honestly am very happy for you. You’re going to go far and may God bless you with much success.
Good job!!! I am soo proud of you!!! My personal fav video of yours is the one where you talk about relationship/marriage advice while you were cooking your man some breakfast. Loved it!
Congrats Lady! Well Deserved!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! i loved the video and i’m so happy for you!
Yay! Congrats!!! So very excited for you and can’t wait to be able to tune in!