Yesterday, I was on The Rachael Ray Show! I can't even believe I just typed that! A few weeks ago, I got an email that stopped me in my tracks...the subject line said, "RACHAEL RAY SHOW" ...just like that in big, capital letters. They wanted to know if I would be interested in putting together a quick DIY hack video for them, and of course, I said yes! I had a quick phone conversation with one of the producers and we decided on Buffalo Chicken Deep Dish Pizza using a bread bowl, and she told me that if I felt comfortable, I could record the video myself and send it to her for editing. I've been working on video quite a bit lately, so I was super excited for the opportunity to shoot it myself!
I kicked my family out of the house for a few hours on a rainy Saturday and recorded the tutorial from a few different angles so hopefully they could put together a decent video for the show. Let me tell you...I've never been more nervous and critical of myself in my entire life. Watching and hearing yourself back on video is really hard y'all! I finished recording the video, sent them over to the show, and waited until Monday to hear back. I was soooo terrified that they would get back with me and tell me it wasn't going to work, but they didn't. They loved it!
Last week, the producer emailed me to say it would be airing on the Tuesday, January 31st episode, so I braced myself. It turned out better than I imagined it would, and has sparked a new interest for me! I'll be sharing more videos with myself included in them going forward. I feel like this will allow me to connect with you on a more real level, and I hope it will help make the steps in some of my DIY posts easier to follow...sometimes just following picture directions is hard.
You can check out my segment here, or if you'd like to see it a little bigger and check out the full recipe, visit The Rachael Ray Show Site HERE!
Hope you love it!
Sherry says
Sooooo cool!! You did great!! This is perfect for my Super Bowl spread!!
Carol says
I caught it yesterday on the show. You were great. Could not tell you were nervous at all. Great job!!
Beth says
You came off like a pro!!! How exciting for you--Congratulations!
carol plant says
Watched the show and you were great!!!!!!!!!!!!! - this could open up a whole new career for you - i've followed you through your emails for quite a long time now and always enjoy them - i hope you can do more of these - just keep us posted
Karin Bentele says
I taped the show and my 15 year old son walked in just when your segment came on, well it caught his eye and he sat down to watch. After it was done he said, "Mom, that looks like a kolache. You've got to make that, it looks awesome!"
Needless to say, I will be adding this to my meal plan! Thanks for the idea. You did a great job and looked as cool as a cucumber! I'd say it was a major success!!!
Cathy Heed says
I only just recently started to read you blog. It was interesting to put a live person with all the good home-made hacks. I watched the show yesterday and you did a great job. I know how you feel about doing stuff like this live. I use to be the same way when I sang or spoke in front of a large audience. It will get better and easier. Good Luck to you!!!
Cindy Pipe says
Jess, you did a great job on the Rachel Ray show. I'll be trying out your recipe soon! It looks delicious ????
Jody says
I saw you and you were just as I imagined from the many emails I get from you.
sharon anthony says
you were great on the Rachael Ray Show! you didn't look nervous at all. Great job!
Nina Moore "JOY the Clown & Moore Characters" says
EXCELLENT JOB and so deserved. You have served others with your great recipes and hints to save us not only time but money. Thank you for all you do to make each of us enjoy a better day after your great ideals. Keep on keeping on, you are a natural on the video. Not a lot of nonsense words, just a moving video showing what to do. So appreciated. It is irritating to watch those who so obviously just want attention to themselves along with their subject. Again you are a professional and gave a great sincere lesson. njoy your future.
Pauline says
You were great on Rachel Ray show, it was and the recipe was very good also.
Sue says
You were wonderful! You did a fantastic job! Congratulations!! Can't wait to see more videos from you. Keep up the great work!
Bev says
Are you going to print the recipe? I clicked the link to go to Rachael's site but it didn't include the recipe.
Cheri says
Super cool to see you do what you love to do!
Great job! ????
Juanita Lane says
You are a natural, excellent! I subscribe to your emails, so happy you posted the segment,I missed the segment on TV.
Kelley Newkirk says
I was at work and missed the show, but just watched your segment and you did AWESOME! Congrats sweet friend!
Karene says
Great Job! I look forward to more videos from you. Thank you for all the great tips and tricks you share.
Brandy says
Awe you did so wonderful!! Don't be so hard on yourself . Your a beautiful lady. You should feel so special they asked you out of all the other blogs/websites to be on the show. So your obviously doing something right. You have so much to offer the world. Keep up the great work, I love all of your tips I even followed your work for a long long time now. ????????????Brandy, Pittsburgh PA
Paulette NB Canada says
Holy crow, you my dear are a natural. Other than that I cannot add to the wonderful comments that you have already received. I agree completely with them all. You go girl. :)
Shirley R says
The recipe looks wonderful & yummy. You didn't look at all nervous and did this with such finesse! Good job!
Elise says
You were fabulous. So glad you put the link on the email; although I knew you would! You were clear and concise in words and well done on the "showing us how" part.
Jeni Benton says
You're a natural Jessica! You need to have your own TV show!!
Jeni Benton says
You're a natural Jessica! You need a TV show of your own!!!
Elise says
Wonderful! Concise, well worded and to the point. Easy to follow and left me wanting to make it. Hope to see more of this in the future as I enjoy every thing you put on the site and use lots of your info.
Tess Schaffner says
Awesome video and love your site! Your grandmother is my Mom's bestie btw : )
Which video app did you use and which one would you recommend?
Cheers to your well deserved success
Jessica says
Oh my goodness...you made my day! Who is your grandmother? I recorded the video using my Sony a6300 camera...it is amazing!
Tess says
My Mom knows your grandmother (Mary Francis) - thanks for the video info : )