0:00woman chopping garlic The scene opens with a medium close-up shot focused on a Black woman in a modern kitchen. She is actively chopping garlic on a light-colored wooden cutting board, using a silver knife with a green handle. Her hands are prominent in the foreground, with long, manicured nails. Next to the cutting board are sliced mushrooms and various ingredients like a small bag of 'CALABRO MOZZARELLA' cheese and a packet of 'Pizza Dough'. The background features sleek white upper and lower cabinets with black handles, a stainless steel microwave above a stove, and a marble-patterned countertop. A small green plant in a dark pot sits on the counter in the lower right. The lighting is bright and even, likely from overhead kitchen lights. A text overlay 'date night' appears centrally on the screen in a flowing white script, setting the romantic and culinary theme. The overall color palette is cool and modern, dominated by whites, grays, and the natural tones of the food and wooden board.
0:01couple eating pizza wide This is a wide shot of a modern kitchen and adjacent living area, showcasing a Black couple enjoying a meal together. The camera is positioned slightly elevated, looking down into the open-concept space. The woman, still in her grey outfit, is standing at a dark kitchen island, eating a slice of pizza. The man, a Black man in a light-colored t-shirt, stands opposite her, also eating. White cabinets line the back wall of the kitchen, with a stainless steel refrigerator and oven visible. Pendant lights hang over the kitchen island. In the foreground, part of a living room is visible with a round white coffee table and a plant in a black metal stand. The lighting is warm and inviting, suggesting an evening setting, with some purple ambient light visible in the background. The text overlay 'date night at home with blue apron' appears in the center, identifying the product and occasion.
0:02couple reviewing recipe An overhead shot shows a Black couple standing side-by-side at a large granite kitchen island, attentively reviewing a recipe card. The woman, on the left, holds the open, foldable recipe card, which displays colorful images of a pizza and cooking steps. The man, on the right, leans in closely, his arm around her waist, looking at the card with her. The kitchen features white cabinets and stainless steel appliances in the background, including a microwave and a coffee machine. A small decorative plant in a black tray is visible on the island. The lighting is bright and overhead, illuminating the scene clearly. The overall color scheme is neutral with white, grey, and black accents, and hints of green from the plants.
0:03recipe card close up A close-up shot focuses on the detailed Blue Apron recipe card laid flat on a light grey granite countertop. The card prominently features a vibrant image of an 'Everything Bagel-Crusted Pizza' on a wooden board. On the left side, it lists 'Cooking for 4 servings' and '30 MINUTE RECIPE', followed by a bulleted list of ingredients. The right side includes 'Getting Started' and 'Chef's Note' sections with textual instructions. In the background, out of focus, are dark brown potted plants and a glimpse of a living room area with light-colored furniture. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the recipe details. The color palette is dominated by the neutral tones of the counter and the colorful imagery and text on the recipe card.
0:04woman setting up glasses A medium shot captures a Black woman standing in a bright kitchen, reaching to pick up two empty wine glasses from a shelf above a sink. The kitchen features white cabinets, a light marble-patterned backsplash, and a large window with white horizontal blinds that shows a faint blue sky outside. A black faucet and a soap dispenser are visible by the sink. The woman is wearing a grey t-shirt and her hair is in a bun. The lighting is bright and natural, highlighting the clean and modern aesthetic of the kitchen. The dominant colors are white, grey, and black, with a touch of green from a small plant on the windowsill.
0:04placing wine glasses A low-angle close-up shot focuses on a pair of hands carefully placing two empty stemmed wine glasses onto a speckled grey granite countertop. The hands are those of a Black woman, identifiable by her light-colored acrylic nails with black tips. In the blurred background, a modern living space is visible through a large window with horizontal blinds, showing a dusk-like blue sky and distant buildings. The room is softly lit with warm, ambient purple lighting, which creates a cozy and romantic atmosphere. The counter itself is well-lit, providing contrast. The scene emphasizes the preparation of a relaxed and intimate 'date night' setting.
A close-up shot, with a slightly low angle, captures a hand pouring dark red wine from a glass bottle into one of two stemmed wine glasses already placed on a speckled grey granite countertop. The other glass is positioned beside it, also filling. The hands are those of a Black individual. The background is softly blurred, revealing a modern living space with large windows and warm, ambient purple lighting, creating an inviting evening atmosphere. The rich red color of the wine contrasts beautifully with the clear glass and the cool grey of the countertop. The focus is on the luxurious act of pouring, enhancing the 'date night' mood.
0:06unpacking blue apron ingredients A close-up shot focuses on a Black woman's hands unpacking various ingredients from a clear plastic bag onto a speckled grey granite countertop. The hands, with distinct long, light-colored acrylic nails with black tips, first pull out a small bag of 'CALABRO MOZZARELLA' cheese, then a small red can labeled 'CENTO Tomato Sauce'. In the background, slightly out of focus, is the Blue Apron recipe card with a pizza image, and a dark brown potted plant. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the textures of the packaging and food items. The scene emphasizes the convenience and organized nature of the meal kit, with its individual packaging.
0:09all ingredients displayed A medium shot provides an overhead view of all the Blue Apron ingredients neatly arranged on a speckled grey granite countertop. Prominently featured are a 16 oz 'Pizza Dough' package, a whole brown onion, a can of 'CENTO Tomato Sauce', packets of various cheeses (mozzarella, shredded parmesan), and a bag of mushrooms. The Blue Apron recipe card stands upright in the background, showcasing the 'Everything Bagel-Crusted Pizza'. A dark brown potted plant is also visible. The lighting is bright and even, casting subtle shadows and highlighting the freshness of the ingredients. The organized display conveys readiness and ease of use for the meal kit.
0:10recipe card instructions side A close-up shot shows a hand rotating the Blue Apron recipe card to reveal the detailed cooking instructions. The card, propped upright on the speckled grey granite countertop, now displays step-by-step visual guides and text instructions on how to prepare the 'Everything Bagel-Crusted Pizza'. The hand, belonging to a Black individual with light-colored acrylic nails, is seen adjusting the card. In the blurred background, hints of a modern living room with soft, ambient purple lighting are visible. The bright overhead lighting illuminates the instructions clearly, making them easy to read. This shot emphasizes the guided cooking experience offered by the meal kit.
0:12emptying mushrooms into bowl A close-up shot focuses on a Black woman's hands emptying fresh brown mushrooms from a clear plastic bag into a small, white, slotted colander bowl. The hands, with distinct long, light-colored acrylic nails with black tips, are positioned over the bowl, allowing the mushrooms to fall in. The background is a blurred view of the same speckled grey granite countertop and the upright Blue Apron recipe card. The lighting is bright and direct, making the mushrooms look fresh and ready for preparation. This action signifies the start of the ingredient preparation phase.
0:13rinsing mushrooms A close-up shot captures a Black woman's hand holding a white slotted colander bowl filled with brown mushrooms under a sleek black kitchen faucet. Clear water is actively running over the mushrooms, rinsing them clean. The sink basin is silver and metallic, and the marble-patterned backsplash is visible behind the faucet. A blue dish soap bottle and other kitchen utensils are arranged neatly by the sink. The lighting is bright and functional, typical of a kitchen workspace. This scene highlights the practical step of cleaning ingredients before cooking, emphasizing hygiene and preparation.
0:14chopping mushrooms A close-up shot focuses on a Black woman's hands actively chopping brown mushrooms on a light-colored wooden cutting board. She uses a silver knife with a green handle, demonstrating a precise cutting technique. Several already sliced mushrooms are visible on the board, alongside an intact one currently being sliced. Her hands, featuring prominent light-colored acrylic nails with black tips, are central to the frame. In the background, the Blue Apron recipe card stands upright, slightly blurred. The lighting is bright and direct, highlighting the textures of the mushrooms and the sharp blade of the knife. This shot emphasizes the hands-on aspect of preparing fresh ingredients.
0:14couple cooking together wide A wide, slightly overhead shot captures the Black couple cooking together in their bright, modern kitchen. The woman is actively chopping ingredients on a wooden cutting board on the granite island, while the man stands next to her, observing and occasionally offering support, with his arm draped around her waist. White cabinets line the walls, and a large window with white blinds is visible to the right. Black pendant lights hang over the island. In the foreground, a decorative plant on a black tray adds a touch of greenery. The overall atmosphere is collaborative and intimate, with both individuals engaged in the process. The lighting is bright and even, illuminating the entire kitchen space.
0:17chopped ingredients close up A close-up shot focuses on a light-colored wooden cutting board on a speckled grey granite countertop, showcasing neatly chopped mushrooms and sliced white onions. A hand, belonging to a Black woman (identifiable by her light-colored acrylic nails with black tips), sweeps away a small pile of previously chopped garlic from the top left of the board, making space for more ingredients. In the blurred background, the Blue Apron recipe card stands upright. The lighting is bright and clear, emphasizing the fresh textures of the vegetables. The scene is clean and organized, suggesting a well-managed cooking process.
0:18holding gouda cheese A close-up shot features a Black woman's hands holding a rectangular block of 'AGED GOUDA' cheese in its clear plastic packaging. The packaging has text indicating it's 'Made with Wisconsin milk' and 'Humanely raised'. Her hands, with light-colored acrylic nails with black tips, hold the cheese centrally in the frame. In the blurred background, chopped mushrooms are visible on a cutting board, along with ambient purple lighting from the distant living area. The lighting is bright and focused on the product, highlighting its details and branding. The scene sets up the next step of preparing the cheese.
0:20man grating cheese A close-up shot focuses on a Black man's hands grating a small piece of cheese using a black box grater into a clear glass bowl. His fingers are visible holding the cheese firmly against the grater. The grated cheese is accumulating in the bowl below. In the background, the speckled grey granite countertop and blurred glimpses of the living area with purple ambient lighting are visible. The lighting is bright and focused, clearly showing the texture of the cheese and the grating action. The scene highlights the shared effort in meal preparation for the 'date night'.
0:21placing pan on stove A medium shot captures a Black woman's hand placing a clean, empty silver frying pan onto a black electric stovetop. The hand, with light-colored acrylic nails with black tips, carefully positions the pan. The kitchen background features a stainless steel microwave and white cabinets above the stove, with a marble-patterned backsplash. A wooden shelf with spices and decorative items is visible on the countertop. The lighting is bright and functional, illuminating the cooking area. This action marks the transition from ingredient prep to actual cooking.
0:22pouring mushrooms into pan A close-up shot focuses on a Black woman's hands pouring sliced brown mushrooms from a clear glass bowl into a hot silver frying pan on a black electric stovetop. A thin layer of oil is visible in the pan. The hands, with light-colored acrylic nails with black tips, are positioned over the pan. The background shows the marble-patterned backsplash and the kitchen appliances, slightly out of focus. The lighting is bright and highlights the steam faintly rising from the pan. This is the initial step of sautéing the vegetables.
0:22pouring onions into pan A close-up shot captures a Black woman's hands pouring sliced white onions from a clear glass bowl into the same silver frying pan, joining the mushrooms already cooking on the black electric stovetop. The hands, with light-colored acrylic nails with black tips, hold the bowl precisely over the pan. The background remains the marble-patterned backsplash and kitchen appliances. The lighting is bright, illuminating the fresh vegetables as they are added to the pan. This step continues the sautéing process for the pizza toppings.
0:23stirring mushrooms and onions A close-up shot focuses on a Black woman's hands using a light-colored wooden spatula to stir sliced mushrooms and onions in a silver frying pan on a black electric stovetop. The vegetables are gently sautéing in oil, mixing together in the pan. Her hands, with light-colored acrylic nails with black tips, hold the spatula with a steady grip. The background is slightly blurred, showing the kitchen backsplash and the stove controls. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the cooking action and the textures of the vegetables. This scene emphasizes the interactive and sensory aspects of cooking.
0:24adding pepper to pan A close-up shot features a Black woman's hands using a black pepper grinder with a clear top to season the sautéing mushrooms and onions in the silver frying pan. The grinder emits a blue light as it operates, adding a modern touch. Her hands, with light-colored acrylic nails with black tips, hold the grinder over the pan. The background shows the kitchen backsplash and stovetop controls. The lighting is bright, highlighting the seasoning process. This detail emphasizes the attention to flavor in the meal preparation.
0:25transferring cooked vegetables A close-up shot captures a Black woman's hands pouring the cooked mushrooms and onions from the silver frying pan into a clear glass bowl. A wooden spatula is used to help scrape the last bits from the pan. Her hands, with light-colored acrylic nails with black tips, expertly handle the pan and spatula. The background shows the black electric stovetop and the marble-patterned backsplash. The lighting is bright and direct, highlighting the golden-brown color of the sautéed vegetables. This step completes the cooking of the toppings, making them ready for the pizza.
0:27pouring tomato sauce A close-up shot focuses on a Black woman's hand pouring bright red tomato sauce from a small red can (labeled 'CENTO') into the silver frying pan, which now contains a small amount of chopped garlic. Her hand, with light-colored acrylic nails with black tips, holds the can steady, letting the thick sauce flow into the pan. The pan is on the black electric stovetop. The background shows the marble-patterned backsplash and kitchen controls. The lighting is bright and highlights the vibrant red of the sauce, indicating the start of the pizza sauce preparation. This adds another layer to the pizza building process.
0:28baking sheet on counter A medium shot captures an empty rectangular black baking sheet being placed onto a speckled grey granite countertop. The hands placing the sheet are not fully visible, but the action is clear. In the background, a dark black tray with decorative plants and a brown mug is visible, along with a blurred view of a living room with light-colored sofas and ambient purple lighting. The lighting is bright overhead, illuminating the counter and the clean baking sheet. This shot signifies the readiness to assemble the pizza.
0:28kneading pizza dough A close-up shot focuses on a Black woman's hands actively kneading and shaping a piece of white pizza dough directly on a black baking sheet. Her hands, with light-colored acrylic nails with black tips, stretch and press the dough into an oblong shape. In the blurred background, a black tray with plants and the living room area with purple lighting are visible. The lighting is bright and highlights the elasticity and texture of the dough. This action is a key step in preparing the pizza crust, demonstrating a hands-on approach.
0:30spreading pizza sauce A close-up shot captures a Black woman's hand using a white spatula to spread red tomato sauce onto the stretched pizza dough, which rests on a black baking sheet. The dough is elongated, and the sauce is being evenly distributed across its surface. Her hand, with light-colored acrylic nails with black tips, carefully maneuvers the spatula. The background is blurred, showing the black tray with plants and the living room's purple ambient light. The bright overhead lighting illuminates the vibrant red sauce, making the pizza assembly process clear and appealing. This step adds the foundational flavor to the pizza.
0:31adding mushrooms and onions to pizza A close-up shot shows a Black woman's hands scattering the sautéed mushrooms and onions over the tomato-sauced pizza dough, which is on a black baking sheet. The vegetables are evenly distributed, creating a generous layer of toppings. Her hands, with light-colored acrylic nails with black tips, are visible as they drop the ingredients. The background, a blurred view of the living room, features soft purple ambient lighting. The bright overhead lighting clearly showcases the fresh, savory toppings. This step builds the complex flavor profile of the pizza.
0:32adding pepperoni and cheese to pizza A close-up shot shows a Black woman's hands adding slices of pepperoni and dollops of fresh mozzarella cheese onto the pizza, which is already topped with sauce, mushrooms, and onions on a black baking sheet. Her hands, with light-colored acrylic nails with black tips, carefully place the ingredients. The background is a blurred view of the living room with purple ambient lighting. The bright overhead lighting highlights the vibrant colors of the pepperoni and white mozzarella against the darker toppings. This is the final topping step before baking, making the pizza look appetizing and ready for the oven.
0:33man placing pizza in oven A medium shot captures a Black man carefully placing the fully assembled pizza, on its black baking sheet, into a modern stainless steel oven. He bends down slightly, guiding the tray onto the oven rack. The oven door is open, revealing the racks inside. He is wearing a light-colored t-shirt. The kitchen background shows white cabinets and the black electric stovetop. The lighting is bright and functional, clearly illuminating the action. This step transitions the pizza from preparation to cooking, symbolizing the culmination of the meal kit's promise.
0:33oven door closing A close-up shot focuses on a black oven door, made of dark glass and stainless steel, as it is gently closed. A black and white striped kitchen towel hangs from the handle, adding a touch of domesticity. The reflection of the kitchen environment is visible in the shiny glass. The camera subtly pans downwards as the door closes. The background is a clean white kitchen cabinet and a light wooden floor. The lighting is bright, reflecting off the metallic surfaces. This action signifies the start of the baking process, with anticipation for the finished meal.
0:34couple waiting for pizza A wide shot shows the Black couple in their modern kitchen, waiting for the pizza to cook. The woman, in her grey outfit, stands near the oven, appearing to wipe down the counter. The man, in his light t-shirt, stands by the oven, looking in. They both turn and clink their wine glasses together, sharing a moment. White cabinets and stainless steel appliances fill the background. A black pendant light hangs prominently over the granite island in the foreground, where a decorative plant sits. The lighting is bright and warm, creating a comfortable and happy atmosphere as they anticipate their meal. This scene encapsulates the 'date night' experience of cooking together.
0:37cooked pizza close up A close-up shot of the freshly baked 'Everything Bagel-Crusted Pizza' resting on a light-colored wooden cutting board. The pizza is golden brown, with melted mozzarella cheese, crispy pepperoni, and sautéed mushrooms and onions clearly visible. The crust appears thick and inviting. In the upper right corner, slightly out of focus, is a clear glass bowl filled with roasted corn kernels. The background is a speckled grey granite countertop. The lighting is bright and warm, making the pizza look incredibly appetizing and highlighting its textures. This hero shot showcases the delicious outcome of the Blue Apron meal.
0:38slicing and serving pizza A close-up shot focuses on a Black woman's hands slicing the baked pizza with a black pizza cutter on a light-colored wooden cutting board. After slicing, she uses a wooden pizza peel to lift a cheesy, mushroom-laden slice, demonstrating the gooey, melted cheese pull. In the background, out of focus, is a bowl of roasted corn and a plate of chicken wings. The overall setting is the speckled grey granite kitchen island with purple ambient lighting in the distant living room. The bright overhead lighting illuminates the delicious details of the pizza, emphasizing its texture and appeal as a comforting meal.
0:39couple eating pizza ending This wide shot is a direct repeat of an earlier scene, showing the Black couple back in their modern kitchen and adjacent living area, both happily eating slices of pizza at the dark kitchen island. The woman is in her grey outfit, and the man is in a light-colored t-shirt. White cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and black pendant lights are visible in the background kitchen. In the foreground, a round white coffee table and a plant add to the homey ambiance. The lighting is warm and inviting, with subtle purple ambient light. This shot serves as a satisfying conclusion, reinforcing the shared enjoyment of the meal prepared with Blue Apron, creating a perfect loop ending for social media.
