In the video, a person is cooking potatoes in a pot on a stove. The pot is covered with a lid, and the person is using a hand to lift the lid and check on the potatoes. The potatoes are being boiled in water, and the person is making sure they are cooked properly. The stove is on, and the pot is placed on a burner. The person's hand is visible as they lift the lid, and the steam from the potatoes can be seen. The pot is silver, and the lid is clear. The potatoes are yellow and appear to be of medium size. The person is wearing a ring on their finger.