In the video, a person is seen holding a sweet potato in their left hand and a fork in their right hand. The person is using the fork to poke holes into the sweet potato. The sweet potato is orange in color and has a rough texture. The person's fingernails are painted with a dark red polish. The background is a kitchen counter with a granite top. The person's actions are deliberate and careful as they make sure to poke holes evenly across the surface of the sweet potato.