Youtube partnership program - At last!!!

I have been making videos for youtube since august 2010. I saw a cheapo camera on special at canadian tire - 30$ intead of 70$, w00t! - So I jumped on the occasion. Back then, I was subscribing massively to a lot of famous and unknown content producers. My goal was to replace TV for one part. I just didn't feel like paying videotron 100$ a month for 70 channels of wich I didnt watch half. Here in Quebec we are obligated to choose a certain amount of french and/or canadian channels because of a stupid CRTC law. On top of that, I have to pay for what they call 'basic' channels. You know, those channels you can get with the good old antenna. I don't like to watch radio canada, TVA, TV5 or tele-quebec so paying for them is plain theft for me. Now, I choose what I watch and I dont waste my time on advertisement. I can hear you say: but there are banners and pre-rolled ads on youtube! Yes. There are. But its nothing compare to all the shitty product placement in sitcoms and the 23 minutes of ads per hour. I think a regular half hour soap opera runs for about 18 minutes if you cut out the adverts. Not that I ever watched soap operas but my grandmother does. She calls it her sex in the afternoon. This topic is awfully off-track and TMI but, you get my point.

So I observed while entertaining myself and took notes. I started building an idea for a regular show. It had to be something that Im good at so I would enjoy doing it but it also needed to be something relevant so that people want to come back for more. It didnt take me too long to think of a cooking show. I started by holding my shit camera in one shaky hand while stirring ingredients with the other, under an obvious lack of lighting. Video after video, things got better. I learned how to plan ahead what I will say and show so the video doesnt end up being 12minutes long. Then I got a super bright lamp and a HD camera with a stand. Shortly after that I bought a whole new set of pots and pans and various kitchen tools to show off.

At some point I also chose to add music to make the video feel more complete and professional but also because its nice to hear something when youre just showing images and have nothing to say. To be honest, my fridge is loud as hell and I had to cover up the noise with something when I dont talk. Because I am a huge fan of Grimskunk, I chose to use their music. Ive been listening to them since 1998 and they were the band headlining at my very first rock show at Boucherville's Festival Rock when I was 16. I remember shaking the hand of Boris and Joe when I was waiting in line to get in the arena. I was super impressed and said something stupid. My friends laughed at me for months!

I had tried to get in contact with someone from the band for a while because youtube is very serious about copyright and I didnt ask permission for use of the music prior to doing so. My numbers are doing so increasingly great that I know it's time to apply for a partnership and start earning money from my work. In order to do that, I need to have a permission to use everything shown in my videos and the music from grimskunk was the only thing stopping me. Yesterday, Peter Edwards @replied me on twitter. Partnership: Here I come!

Guacamole Recipe 4 Teh N00bz

This world famous mexican dip is not only delicious but also good for you! Now, there are many, many ways to prepare it. Some people like to add tomatoes while others don't, and the same goes for sour cream. I personally like to add both but sometime I will make it without one or the other and it will be just as good. I see a lot of recipes with onions but I feel that the raw edge of the garlic pairs up very nicely with the heat from the jalapenos. The only thing im missing here is fresh cilantro. I just didn't have any that day!

 Next time you eat nachos, fajitas or burritos, try this guacamole recipe. You won't be disapointed!

 List of Ingredients:
1 ripe avocado
1 small tomato
the juice from 1/2 lime
1 jalapeno pepper
2 tbsp sour cream
garlic to taste
salt and pepper

Beef Stew Recipe - Red Wine Sauce, Bacon and Veggies

This recipe is rich and warm but also so easy and affordable! In my version of this comfort food classic, I add many vegetables but you can also add more: fresh peas, turnip, parsnips, cauliflower...

As for the red wine, you can avoid it but it does add a nice flavor to the sauce. I encourage you to use fresh herbs to season the dish however if they are not available, the dry stuff will do just as good. Serve this to your friends with a piece of crusty bread and enjoy!


 When you cook the beef cubes, you may need to add more butter or oil during if the bottom of the pot goes dry to make sure nothing sticks.


List of Ingredients:
3 slices of bacon
1 lb of beef cubes
2 large carrots
2 ribs of celery
1 large onion
4 potatoes
1/4 lb of mushrooms
3 cloves of garlic
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper
3/4 cup red wine
3 cups beef stock
1 tbps corn starch diluted in cold water

Music by Grimskunk
La Vache - Meltdown - Indica Records
Vikings - Autumn Flowers - Indica Records