A week in my life in France

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Bonjour everyone!
In this week's video I am just taking you along with me in a week in my life.
And an update on the cookbook which I am currently finalizing. So exciting! I am also getting a bit scared and overly perfectionist to be honest, but it's all part of the process!
As always, thank you for being here!
Love,
Marloes
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My husband Olav's KZbin channel on our renovations and building works (in Dutch):
@aandefranseslag on KZbin
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My alignment coaching business:
www.marloeshalmans.com
My training business:
www.thehappyatworkagency.nl
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[@debbiegagnon6615]

As always you transport me to a part of this world that I can only dream of. Love watching your channel and seeing the beautiful countryside of France.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you for being here!

[@karensaunders5500]

This was lovely! Thanks for bringing us along. Can’t wait for the cookbook!

[@ellaaltman2137]

Marloes...such a beautiful array of content in this Vlog! Let's begin with wth the sneak peak of your cookbook thru the photos you shared - the images are fantastic - I don't think William-Sonoma could do it better! Sharing Beaune with us is always special and getting us back to the country, the incredible landscape, the beautiful cows, and your peaceful home is one of the reasons you are one of my favorite content creators. Just beautiful Marloes - thank you!

[@trudyfortenberry6446]

Can’t wait for the cookbook ❤️

[@helenstella2666]

This was lovely Marloes 😊 I think your cookbook is going to be a real success 👍💕

[@vanessagodiin770]

Thank you for mentioning your cookbook. The illustrations that you have shown in this video that are in your cookbook are excellent and they not only look delicious, but they also inspire you to live this same lifestyle. Very well done! The bakery you visited looks so amazing. The food, what can one say. You can tell just by looking into the glass cabinets, that the baked goods are made with love and precision. A beautiful winery that captures the old world ambiance is such a find. Love the fossils. Just a quick mention. I find the volume of the video is low. You have such a beautiful soft and calming voice and I love to hear what you have to say. Music seems to be louder. Thought you might like to know. The video content is wonderful and it may be you are far from the microphone.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Yes I edit with headphones so it could be that it’s different when you listen without headphones. I’ll try to do better in the next ones

[@frenchfarmhouseflair]

The photos look so good in your upcoming cookbook. Congratulations! 🍾

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks!

[@AnnaReid1950]

Another beautiful video. They always bring me comfort (and dreams of visiting the French countryside). Anxiously awaiting notification of your cookbook ❤ Tigrette makes such a lovely ending 😻

[@shawndaclose2579]

You don't talk too much btw... I always enjoy your videos. They are done so well. I am so glad you kept doing them... I found them by chance (or divine connection) & they have been such a blessing to my life. I am going thru a season of restoration & my health (diagnosises) have isolated me since 2020. I seem to be vicariously living thru KZbin at times. So, from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma USA... thank you, for sharing your life. ❤

[@FrenchCountryLife]

I am so happy to hear my videos bring you joy! Take care ❤

[@brendarushka9966]

Lovely as always! I noticed you speaking to your sweet cat the end of the video. What language do you typically use with your cat and does she understand English, Dutch and French? 😉

[@FrenchCountryLife]

All three but mostly Dutch! I think she understands a certain tone of voice and body language more than actual words though. But she is very intelligent and the sweetest little cat ever ❤🐈

[@stevengilleyOU812]

Looking forward to the cookbook and for Olaf finishing the kitchen. Very exciting. Thanks for taking us to Beaune!

[@maryschlotter108]

I am so happy when I see you post another video. I am so excited about your cook book and your photos you showed of some of the content it looks wonderful! Thank you for taking us to the restaurants to see the recipes you will include in your book. That’s a great idea. How generous of them to share.I love seeing your beautiful fields and home, the village of Beaune is so lovely. There is something so sad about summers end , yet there is beauty in September as you said in the light and the days are still warm.The sunsets where I live have been breathtaking. Your flowers for your guests are so pretty. I love cosmos and the zinnias. So nice for a guest to arrive to fresh just picked flowers. Thank you again 🌸

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you!

[@karenschroter8636]

The violet one is „Malve“ (mallow) and the white one is „Stechapfel“ in German (datura and yes, toxic). And there has been „Meerrettich“ (horseradish), too. The yellow one will become a mullein, I think. Would like to get your book with autograph of possible 😉🙋🏼‍♀️

[@chrismahieu5352]

Yes, I too wanted to warn for the white flowers for they are highly toxic. Better get rid of them if you gave guests with children.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you! We knew they are toxic.

[@Parisdoesrock]

~never change anything about this channel. It is so very lovely and a little bit of everything! It is my favorite way to begin my weekend, along with a cup of coffee! Thank you so much!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you so much for your support and encouragement!

[@Parisdoesrock]

@@FrenchCountryLife You are so very talented. We are lucky to follow you!

[@SamFournier]

Tigrette following along at the end, so sweet🐈

[@lisadurban3525]

Those white trumpet flowers may be Datura very poisonous so be careful.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Yes somehow I had in my head that they are poisonous!

[@teresataylor8267]

In the US, they are called Devils Trumpet and are dangerous. I dug mine up and threw them away after finding they were dangerous.

[@RoSario-vb8ge]

Datura stramonium. Poisonous, don't eat it.

[@kathrynjohnson9926]

And very proliferative if let go to seed. Noxious! The pink purplish ones are Mallow a relative of holly hock, seeds freely. The silvery fern like plant looks like pigweed, a weed but think maybe edible?

[@susanammgoncalves198]

Please be careful. In Portugal, last month, hundreds of people became ill due to Datura Stramonium contamination in corn flour and, consequently, corn bread. It was very difficult to find out why so many people were getting sick and the consumption of this bread was no longer available in part of the country. On the other hand,Mallow plant not only has edible flowers but also has immense medicinal properties and that’s why is widely used in my country. Love, Susana.

[@luisafrnz5932]

Another beautiful video, thank you for sharing the joy. So looking forward to your cook book.

[@k.crosbie261]

This was a lovely video. Love the white cows

[@Jessica-ee1pl]

Your life is so peaceful looking and i am making sure my life is like this as well 🙏🏻

[@jayalekshmi9269]

The pink single petal flowers in the white jar is here in my place we call it mango flowers from india with love

[@Neroli-Daydreaming-of-France]

There was some very tempting looking food there! I think you offer so many of us something valuable in the way you expressly enjoy nature, the seasons, your house, and so we want to “get” a slice of that via your book, and your vlogs. Thank you very much for offering me moments of calm, beauty and peace. I think the yellow flower in your wildflower plot is mullaine in English x

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks! Yes it is mullein / mullaine

[@josettedarphin1882]

Merci pour cette vidéo à bientôt💓💓💓💓

[@chrisis9030]

The first plant you’re showing is Kaasjeskruid or Malva in Dutch, Mallow in English. The second plant is called Doornappel or Duivelskruid in Dutch. It’s related to potatoes and tomatoes and every part of it is highly toxic. Consider wearing gloves when handling it. End of summer it’ll produce thorny fruits and its black seeds, when roasted, are very hallucinogenic. It can be quite invasive and it’s called Thorn apple in English.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks! Yes i do know they are toxic but couldn’t remember the name. They are extremely invasive indeed!

[@GloriaLedesma-hc5ex]

Wow! All the baked goods look delicious! Especially the loaves of bread.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

I know!

[@Dollgrl1]

What a beautiful life you live ❤ My previous boss from the US owns a home in Provence,she owns a restaurant in Providence RI called Alforno do you by chance know Johanne Killeen who also has written cookbooks ?

[@baydreamer01]

The plants look a lot like some type of squash. Eagerly awaiting the cookbook.

[@RoSario-vb8ge]

I am glad, I could fix the KZbin problem. Now I can follow your journey again.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

✨✨

[@sallyjeffrey269]

Another lovely vlog, your voice is mesmerising and photography beautiful. Thankyou 💁‍♀️🙌🏻🪴XO

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks

[@Bonnieuxful]

Your cookbook sounds similar to the one I would like to create, filled with beautiful photos, family, and food❣️🥰💕God bless you and the creation of your beautiful book❣️🥰💕🙏🏻💕

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you so much!

[@nancymiller4678]

Just emailed for your cookbook notification. I am SO hoping to stay in your gite next September…

[@danabrown1640]

Gorgeous video, thank you for sharing❤.

[@kfx216]

Interesting to hear about biodynamic wine!

[@MidwestGirl]

Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@carolmartin4413]

Beaune always looks so serene....so different from America. Hope the Canadian shipping issues for your book gets corrected. I'm their southern neighbor if I can help. So I assume the winemaker produces burgundy? Nice, calm video...Cheers for now.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks

[@transformwhatyoulove8107]

Good morning Marloes. I am so excited about your cook book too and will send you my email address. The white flowers that you don't know what they are may be called nightshade. If that's the case it's important that you know they are poisonous. I'm sure one of the locals will be able to help you identify that plant. Thank you for your wonderful vlogs!

[@barbaradaponte522]

Love your videos they’re always so pretty! Can’t wait for your cookbook ❤

[@evasvensson8521]

hI, Very nice episode! Would like to buy your book at some point. Do not do business with Amazon ever! Is there another way?

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks! Given the fact that my followers are around the world, Amazon was the best option in terms of logistics and shipping costs for the buyer. I understand your concern with them but I've had to weigh many options. If I would have the books shipped to me and then ship to the buyers the shipping for most people would have been more than the cost of the book itself plus the handling that we would have to be able to manage. I'm sorry but after consideration, this turned out to be the best option.

[@bethconant6482]

Marlies, lol, I think the cows think u r going to feed them when u walk up. You MUSt plant a NEW DAEN rose on the fence line near your clothesline!

[@bethconant6482]

I should check for typos...NEW DAWN ROSE. Its a pale pink climber/rambler.

[@victoriaculbertson8266]

❤️❤️❤️

[@malikbarry7542]

Would you recommend a day trip to Beaune? I’m not too far away?

[@FrenchCountryLife]

It’s only about 2 hours and even easier and faster by train from Lyon!

[@malikbarry7542]

@@FrenchCountryLife merci beaucoup

[@ginacrusco234]

May I ask what you are able and unable to taste at this point, and how this affects testing your recipes?

[@FrenchCountryLife]

You may! Things taste off. For example sweet peppers taste like soap, grains like sesame seeds etc as well. Strawberries and melons have a strong vinegar taste and ginger is a bizarre mix of burnt chlorine and pepper. Also I am afraid to rely on my quantities for salt and pepper etc. So my husband and boys help me taste everything and give me honest feedback and then help me make adjustments. But in any case everyone will bring their own little touch to the recipes, I’m sure!

[@annjones345]

I love your videos…I tried to send you my email at the address you gave but it returned to me and said the domain could not be found….I live in USA

[@FrenchCountryLife]

I am sorry you had trouble getting the email through. I am not sure why that happened, I received many emails today from people in the US as well… The email address is [e-mail] Maybe if you copy and paste this address it will work? Let me know! Merci 🙏

[@pwilliams6405]

Hi I arrived in Beaune yesterday to finalise house contracts for my new home in Maizeries Sur Amance. I love Beaune and this time my visit will include my dog who has accompanied me with the move to France. We are off to the famous Beaune Market today, so if your there and you see a 6'4" strawberry blond big Aussie with a Corgi Jack Russell,that's me 😁

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Congratulations on the new home!

[@pwilliams6405]

@@FrenchCountryLife Thank you but unfortunately the house inside is hideous and lacks character. I have restored a few old homes in my lifetime and I could not visualise at all on how to improve it. It's too small inside and the stairway is made for Hobbits ! I'm 6'4" wide shouldered and I couldn't get up through this tiny stairway unless I crawled up. Neighbours popped over and they also agreed that it lacks character and will take a lot of money and effort to reconfigure the house. So I am putting it back on the market and in the meantime I will be renting Airbnb cottages in the off peak season. My first place booked is in Merry la Vallee. I'll do this for a year or more and will be seeking to find the ideal home for myself and my dog. I must keep the french adventure moving not to be stagnated 😁

[@larainelamb7629]

What's happened to revovations???

[@FrenchCountryLife]

We, well mostly Olav, took a break so he could enjoy the summer!

[@cynthiahudson7528]

How do I get on your email list!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Simply send your email to [e-mail]!

[@welleplacebo]

child free?

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Two boys and very active in the school board and community but my boys don’t want to be on KZbin so you never see them in my videos.

[@cathtube59]

A lovely and calming video as always. I am so looking forward to ordering your cookbook! From what you shared in this video it looks beautiful!

[@lovelifementoring5399]

So very beautiful, your incredible hard work is paying off, so much talent and drive. Can’t wait to see your book 🎉❤

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks so much!

[@susanmeek4947]

Lovely to see the same wildflowers where I live, half a world away.

[@casual-play-user]

Hello, thank you for this interesting video. I live in France and it's a very beautiful country with a lot of positive things, with it's problems though (like everywhere). For example homeschooling has recently been virtually banned, while I think it's a great educational alternative.

[@francinegarcia3676]

Marloes…..you are an inspiration to me. Your videos transport me to your beautiful France which physically I will never be able to visit. I can’t wait to purchase your cookbook. Thank you ♥️

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you!

[@annettevankreij6701]

Zo als altijd weer zulke mooie beelden. ❤️

[@judymooney2993]

For some, your book may be a cookbook, but for me it will become a coffee table book so when I sit down to relax, I will be able to pick it up and transport myself back to France.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

I love that you’re saying this! As that is EXACTLY how I’d like it to be 🙏✨

[@davidfaasse9697]

paradijs is op veel plaatsen te vinden, als je het maar wilt zien natuurlijk. mooi in beeld gebracht Marloes. ik zag natuur, cultuur, argitektuur en de franse passie voor wijn en eten. En je ziet hoe mooi al die dingen bij elkaar horen en elkaar niet kunnen missen. love it. geniet van het mooie najaar. P.S. olav nog in vakantie modes? wat vlog werk betreft dan hey... ik kijk er weer naar uit, een beetje droge humor op mijn scherm is altijd welkom😂🙋‍♂

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Merci! Olav is nét weer begonnen met klussen sinds vandaag! 🤫

[@davidfaasse9697]

@@FrenchCountryLife o dan wens ik hem bij deze weer veel succes en plezier.

[@DIYKarin]

Wat ziet het er prachtig uit en Baune is ook zo mooi. Veel succes met je boek 🍀

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Dank je!

[@slavicasefer6825]

Lovely..lovely..lovely😍🌺🌺

[@stephaneganibardi1760]

Agréable moment, merci, à bientôt .

[@ruthfeatherstone7925]

I love stoneware jars and admire yours I had just watched your vlog and went out shopping. I wasnt aware of Beaune until you showed it to us and by coincidence today in a charity shop there was a big stoneware mustard pot and I had to buy it for £1. The maker is Edmond Fallot moutardier a Beane Depuis 1840! Perhaps they have a recipe using mustard to share with you!

[@FrenchCountryLife]

What a coincidence!

[@kerrylisle3203]

Another easy vlog to listen to and watch. Can't wait for your cookbook, not only for the recipes but to see all the beautiful pictures especially of dear little Tigret 🐈❤

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thanks!

[@almawebber]

I tried to send an email about the book but it came back....

[@FrenchCountryLife]

I don’t know why that would happen. Can you try again? The address is [e-mail]

[@nanature7756]

💕💕💕

[@darquisekrysciak8732]

🥰🇨🇦

[@judytreischl6899]

I am in Canada and I can order from the US and the UK.,

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Ok that is great to know!! Thank you so much!

[@Frenchcountryfriends]

Wonderful Marloes! ❤

[@connihudson1578]

Im so excited to get your cookbook!!

[@jameswilliamson6665]

Love your trips to Beaune ! We loved traveling there. Everything at your place looks so lovely. Cookbook is going to be amazing.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Thank you!

[@davidmiller-br4bu]

It’s amazing how nature will always fight back … the book looks stunning can’t wait 😊ps is that an email address for Mail list or web site?

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Mail list for the book updates

[@melindaferreira9879]

😍

[@margueriteb.3376]

Bonjour Marloes, je me permets de vous signaler que les fleurs blanches ne sont pas de la même espèce que les mauves, il me semble bien que ce sont des datura et sont extrêmement toxiques.

[@FrenchCountryLife]

Oui merci, je sais que ce ne sont pas les mêmes et je pensais avoir vu qu’elles sont toxiques. Je le disais dans la vidéo que j’ai enregistrée mais j’ai coupé cette partie. Merci pour votre vigilance.

[@yvonnebirch6026]

Your beautiful video made me tear up. It brought back so many memories of vacations with my late husband to Beaune and the Provence. I will watch this over and over again. You have such a gift. I am sure your book will be gorgeous. Thank you Marloes 💕🌷

[@FrenchCountryLife]

❤

[@UserHunca]

I always look forward to new videos from you. 🩵 💙 🩵