Join us at the FETE de St Germain | Manor & Maker

[@rickflood9813]

When life gives you Limoncello, make ice cream with it! So jealous you have door front brocante shopping!

[@ManorandMaker]

And when life gives you a brocante... we go shopping!

[@rickflood9813]

@@ManorandMaker Exactly!

[@pamfogarty3087]

Lovely music with the fireworks! I love how your chateau is right in the heart of the little town. Yes to the dragon theme.

[@jillbainbridge6747]

Nice to "see" your little town's celebration! Thanks for sharing.

[@ManorandMaker]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@smculinary7413]

Another wonderful fete! Makes me remember the one when we were at the chateau! Sara, you did a beautiful job on the fruit, vegetable, and cheese plates! I love what you did! Great vlog Stephen and Sara!

[@ManorandMaker]

Thanks so much S! Fond memories indeed!

[@catherineteglasi]

Love your Vlogs 🥰.Sara food presented in a lovely relaxed colourful manner..Maybe a tablecloth and flowers might have been a crowning touch.

[@Tea-nOpals]

Perfect weekend event despite the rain. Is it possible to have a hologram of a dragon designed by Steve, of course, on the tower? I don't know much about the 'how to', but a night-time display would be unique and amazing. Glow in the dark?

[@ManorandMaker]

I love the sound of that... or maybe even a dynamic light projection. I think the town would get a real kick out of that!

[@ruthblack3676]

Do it!

[@janetmackinnon3411]

Your platters look pretty and appetising! Congratulations. In a village, sophistication can be misunderstood.

[@pamkullman8839]

I miss having festivals like that! Things are just too crazy and dangerous with some of the fairs around town. I don’t like fireworks anymore because I have seen so many but “setting the church on fire” was kind of interesting!

[@autodidactin]

Loved the flute “William Tell Overture” accompanying the fireworks. Nice celebratory repast. The only other thing I might have done in addition, is to put some grape leaves (or other non- poisonous foliage) under the cheeses on the board. I probably would also have put a vase of simple flowers on the table with the food. Really liked the way you arranged the fruit and veggie platters!

[@ManorandMaker]

Oh yes… nice touches indeed.

[@carolann1320]

You did great Sara, Sad to say this Italian girl isn't much for cooking, etc. Probably my best effort is stuffed mushrooms. Even my meatballs once raised the concern of my father who said if fed them to a duck he'd probably sink. Lol Thanks for showing us this event. I'd love to be able to visit France one day. There have been times that perhaps I lived in a beautiful chateau in France in another life. I've always been drawn to fine carriages and delicate porcelains.

[@eileenworth7862]

You're so hospitable and kind. This was a real treat. 💜💜💜

[@Bringyourownhammer]

They sure do like their fireworks in France 🎆

[@lisaharner3720]

I’m glad the rain didn’t last. It looked like a fun weekend. Congratulations on another successful event! ❤

[@shelleycorcoran9514]

I loved the whole Vlog. Really great. The platters all looked fabulous. My only suggestion would have been a tablecloth and a big vase of flowers and some napkins on the table! ❤

[@caropapa]

The platters look lovely, one of my favorite combinations is celery sticks stuffed with blue cheese

[@ManorandMaker]

oooh, that sounds good.... it's definitely not a celery & pb crowd here :)

[@kerrylynnparsons7879]

The rain will have cooled things off a bit!!! So much fun!!! 🎪 💥 Fascinating!!! Beautiful market on your property!!! 🥰🌻❤️ Use skewers to create a fancy grouping of fruits and vegetables??? 🥰❤️🌻Your arrangements looked great and appetizing!!! 🥰🥰🥰 Don’t be sad!!! Be happy for the memories!!! 🥰🌻❤️🥰🌻❤️

[@elizabethheatley22]

I love that your chateau is right in the middle of the village.

[@allisonmattox7858]

Love using small clear plastic cups to put assorted fruit in. Easy to take on the go. Can also have melons in separate cups. Works with carrots and celery with a dip.

[@ManorandMaker]

Single use plastics are banned in France, but I bet I could find an alternative....

[@maryannchaisson6742]

My little tip would be to liner platters with leaf/flat lettuce before adding fruit or meat- just sets it all off better! Try small one you’re going to see difference! Love your videos - wish I were there - best wishes from PE Canada .🤗🤗💐💐🇨🇦

[@maryannaarnold3817]

Dear Sara, I like your appetizer platters, they look very appealing to the eye! Don't overthink the presentation! I enjoyed the fireworks and the brocante on your property!

[@normasaldivar8645]

You guys are looking so happy! And nice of the brocante to come to you.

[@normasaldivar8645]

Hey no discount as the landowners?

[@susanneking2524]

What a lovely celebration!

[@amycoffin826]

In my little town in the U.S., our local Catholic Church hosts a flea market the first Saturday of every month. Maybe you could have a monthly seasonal brocante on your property, incl. food trucks, vendors, etc.

[@louiselewis5061]

I think your platters look lovely and appetizing. Well done!

[@ManorandMaker]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@maurawhelan3530]

Great vlog! How fun to have a “bro can’t “ in your yard! Te he. Your platters were divine

[@thatoldbiddy2]

Beautiful Snack Layout. NO changes... geez... just a treat to look at... (Maybe a table cloth to set off the dishes?- would have a cleaner appearance rather than rustic)

[@heidigresh2743]

Everything looked great! I would have added a tablecloth and some flowers!

[@angelavan478]

trick w/ grapes...keep them on vine/break large clusters into small ones/distribute all over platter...no one has to chase down a single grape all over a plate.

[@PJ-fh5kc]

Looks like you all had a great time. Congratulations, to you both!

[@franpie2264]

Hello Sara and Stephen. An idea I saw on internet was to put all ingredients together on one plate or dish or even on a table cloth. Perhaps Stephen can make a very large table size tray and you can decorate it with all the food together with cheese olives salami fruit and whatever else you want. It will look spectacular. Even have bits of bread along the edges. 😀💙😀

[@carolann6072]

So much fun - thank you! You know, you missed the chance to buy that huge piece that wouldn't have fit in your car at the brocantes - you could have just carried it across the road! I love that you are still in awe with your life. ;)

[@sachadench9394]

Another wonderful video - felt like we were right there with you. After a diabolical week your smiles and the good company and good will we’re the antidote I needed. And the platters were gorgeous both the casual and the more intentional, and both made me hungry! Looking forward to coming back for a visit as soon as we can. ❤

[@marilyn4098]

Beautiful trays of food Sarah! I’m inspired to improve how I arrange food trays/platters for gatherings now. Thank you!

[@shirpaten]

Mini fruit skewers would solve the "how" to eat problem. A basket of small bread pieces and crackers ?

[@ManorandMaker]

Not sure how mini they would have to be for those pomegranate seeds - but spot on for the grapes & blueberries. Bet that would look really nice too!

[@shirpaten]

@@ManorandMaker Little melon cubes?

[@normasaldivar8645]

So nice to see you blogging again. Always enjoy catching up.

[@susanlaskey7778]

How wonderful to be able to spend this celebratory weekend with you. I think I can speak for many of your followers when I say that we enjoyed it as much as you did. Your platters were divine. The only thing that the table lacked was fabric under it. Do you know anyone who sews? Lol Sara❤️

[@ManorandMaker]

Lol…if only I could find a sewing machine 😜😜

[@penihavir1777]

Quelle bon fête! ♥️♥️♥️ A broquant in your field… yet another chateau problem. 😉😁♥️

[@marieatkins8671]

Are you reimbursed for the use of your land?

[@ManorandMaker]

Lol…

[@ManorandMaker]

@@marieatkins8671 no, we share it to be good neighbours, and because the chateau is a big part of the town. The town does do the hay gathering for us to clear the field.

[@smpoir3114]

How fun to have the Brocante in your own yard! And I like your "Is this what we are living now" moment. Good idea to add the red element to the fruit platter. You asked us for comments about your service layout, here goes; I would have added a bouquet of wildflowers or any greenery from the grounds. This would have added a touch of "fete champetre" to the table. Serving utensils on all platters, so no hands touch other items in the platter. I would go with consistency in the choice of platters; either all wood, all crystal glass, even the cheap stuff, or all white platters. Brings the different food types together. I love doing "des mises en scenes" or vignettes. comes from having my own Brocante. No need to go all fancy " a la Phillipe" from the other chateau ;-) One day I'd love to come volunteer at one of your events and I'd have a ball doing set-ups. ( for now, I'm enjoying living in southern Quebec)

[@ManorandMaker]

Oh gosh - you sound like a next-level pro! I love the idea of the wildflowers! We did twig to the missing utensils after filming that…and thanks for giving me the excuse for more crystal!

[@smpoir3114]

@ManorandMaker 😊 thanks, nah, just did a few gigs and learned from experts . Maybe lalande has a few spare tablecloths lying around they might be willing to pass on 😉

[@gillianwills9618]

A lovely week end. 😊

[@debtheguest3109]

I think you did a beautiful job on the fruit, veggie and meat plates. Very colorful, looked yummy!

[@barbaramurray4191]

Congratulations 🎊 A triumph all round.

[@ehpeachylove]

What a success on your Fete. Beautiful fireworks and music. Well done to all the artists and for the château proving a beautiful home to stage the works of art. Well done to you both too. Your foods were nicely presented. Either the meats mane some sliced baguettes oilfield have been nice too.

[@cathymackay3856]

since you asked……a couple of table runners and provincial napkins would be the crowning glory!!

[@mirandaash]

Great vlog! The best day - a brocante on your own land, gorgeous platters, fantastic art...what's not to love! xx

[@jonimarchese7655]

Hi Sara and Steve, I am so happy the rain cleared up, the Brocante looked like fun. The platers of food looked perfect to me. I remember last year you were worried about the fireworks being in your side lot, too close to the Chateau. What a great weekend, thanks for sharing. Love from N.Y.

[@Motherhubbard170]

As mentioned below grape leaves give a lovely look, you displayed the grapes perfectly, as this is how its done; cut into small clusters for separate servings :)

[@ManorandMaker]

Yes, I never enjoyed (as a guest) having to fight with a big cluster…

[@debbieverweire2141]

​@@ManorandMakeryou could, alternatively, use long bamboo skewers for the grapes 🍇 and use assorted colors of grapes. Loved the idea of mixing up the vegetable platter looks way better than clumping all the same veggies together. Your July celebration looked amazing with the brocant outside of your Chateau and the fireworks "burning the church" was interesting to say the least. Enjoyed every minute of your vlog. From Alberta ❤

[@meri8746]

Open fresh air is health and safety- I am for that! Beautiful event! ❤

[@ManorandMaker]

Thanks!

[@susannerousseau7311]

Dragons would be awesome

[@jamesbuckler1599]

Hello from New Port Richey Florida USA

[@ToyotaFJOntario]

I peel my celery too, Sarah🇨🇦❤️

[@Winton46]

Lovely thing to have right on your doorstep

[@kathyevans2968]

What a beautiful backdrop the art exhibition had with your chateau. The fete and exhibition make the town you’ve moved to seem so creative, community oriented, warm and welcoming. Loved your spread! I’ve never peeled my celery but makes sense & simple to do . When I lived in Japan, I was surprised that people commonly peeled grapes, which is far more time consuming and fiddly than celery! Loved seeing the buildings light up with the spectacular fireworks too!!!!

[@anjoma9746]

What a lovely weird moment.❤

[@bonniebeingbonnie001]

Wonderful use of your chateau, Art event. Lovely.

[@Judith-e8g]

The platters look great ! The only thing I would have done, is I would have put a tablecloth on the table and I didn't see, but I would have sliced the bread and put that in a basket lined with a cloth napkin...otherwise...maybe some water available...love to watch your vlog

[@marilynwade9448]

I think its wonderful you can help out by letting them use your land

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

That Brocante at your chateau is just amazing. Now I am really envious 😊❤😊. Your fête is amazing. And your party to boot….. what an amazing weekend at your chateau. Love from Colombe. 😊❤😊

[@ManorandMaker]

Right? We feel so fortunate!

[@lindagage7315]

Glad the rain stopped! Looked like fun!

[@MarianneInmarsilia]

A great aperitif idea is an anchoïade….lots of crudités (carrots, fennel, cauliflower, mushrooms, courgettes, cherry tomatoes etc )to dip into the anchovy sauce. How fun to have the brocante come to Chez vous !

[@ManorandMaker]

oooh, sounds fancy! I'll look it up!

[@sallyflavell6221]

A lovely relaxing video! You both seem so laid back and at ease about these events and it must be such a joy for your lucky guests🎉

[@janicerobinson2970]

Thankyou For Sharing 👌👌

[@carolwyatt9643]

Lovely video. Thank you.

[@elizabethclark8374]

Hi Sarah, Your platters/ trays are GORGEOUS!! Great job! Elizabeth Goodrich, Texas

[@happygrandma5637]

Love the William Tell Overture. Brings back childhood memories.

[@angelatorlop4319]

I can not believe that one whole year has gone past since the last expo!! I am glad that the weather did not stay rainy. I loved the "Hurry up Honey" from Sarah busting to get to the Brocante on the Sunday to Steve inside the house!!

[@srigging]

What fun! So happy your artwork display was a success. The perfect location for it inside & outside the château. An annual event for sure. Given it is summer....your food choices for guests were a very good choice. Easy to pickup & healthy. Congratulations 👏👏🥂

[@lauriecalery8801]

What a fantastic way to open you home amd heart to the community.

[@estherhoime1028]

Festive tablecloth. Food trays look very nice.

[@elaineteut9579]

Yes, I would have put on a pretty tablecloth. I remember seeing so many beautiful ones when we visited France. We (U.S.) also serve different crackers and small breads. The platters looked very nice. Loved the fireworks.

[@lynnesweet2209]

Really enjoyed watching this video, food looked great, going to take your ideas away to do my own platters.

[@ralphjones9903]

The Fete , the Art on your Chatueau and the Fireworks 🎆 😀 😍 ❤️watching your vlogs!

[@andiew2986]

I am jealous a brocante at your own property. Have to visited it once😊

[@paean109]

I just love the very simple abstract(?) painting hanging in front of the fireplace in the entrance room. It kind of looks like a V and a U. I think the artist explained she created it with her roller skate's wheels.

[@ManorandMaker]

Correct! Roller skate calligraphy!

[@CuriousCalligrapher]

Both veg & fruit platters are stunning, way beyond my skill! Yummy looking too!! I hate string on celery, never knew you could peel it off!😮 meat tray great!!

[@karenreeves856]

That looked like a lot of fun! And bonus having a brocante outside your door! The works in your exposition were remarkable, I particularly loved the horse works, and those amazing sculptures just inside the door. Looking forward to next years!! But you put a huge amount of work into making your events a success, and deserve to feel very proud of yourselves!

[@esthervonepp8908]

a make ahead and freeze idea...make dozens of petite tart shells. Before they are needed thaw and half fill with a pudding..I use instant tapioca or vanilla ...place next to your berry/friut trays, they berries are then scooped into the tart shells...best way to eat those small berries. Very budget friendly!

[@ManorandMaker]

That’s a great idea!

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

What a lovely day and video 🥰🥰

[@rebeccaharrill7824]

Wow your meadow was full of venders, I hope you charged for the use of it. Sarah your plates looked lovely... I like the mix of colors on the veg platter. I leave my grapes in small clusters around meat a cheese board...it all was very nice.

[@beverlymurray6554]

Fantastic celebration! Thank you for sharing❤

[@patriciasmith9712]

A fella Ontarian canuck.... a resounding GOOD JOB on the snackies I love you guys, keep up the good work

[@jennienguyen6749]

How fun the community coming together to party…glad you had fun.

[@ARTEMISE31]

How awesome to have a Brocante on your doorstep, not an envious person, however totally well jel! Love a good Rummage! Can you get Osmo oil OR Cuprinol Shades in France? Your out door furniture looks like it could do with some TLC!?

[@madonnadillon5545]

Looked like so much fun..loved it 👍👌😁😊💖💕💞🇨🇦

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Love the fete! Wish we had those here!😊

[@robbiemoriarty7499]

Such a nice celebration. Your snacks look great!

[@barbarakalergis2647]

odd comment but that red shirt looks Great! on you!

[@tinacarrol6702]

The Food Looks Fabulous. X😊

[@johnoleary528]

Brilliant weekend - after the rain 😊 Great community

[@nancycowan6109]

Sweet video. I preferred the cantaloupe/blueberry platter without the pomegranate. I loved the three color of the original. Just my humble opinion. Thanks for sharing your lives with us. ❤️

[@patricianathan4676]

Most entertaining, how fortunate it is for the position of your château to be near the heart of the town. I love the fireworks and music. I'm glad you had a successful exhibition. Well done❤.WCL

[@TheFiown]

Here in Dordogne we get four seasons a week ! Very happy that the heat has lestned but have no illusions that it will rise again ! xoxoxoxo

[@normasaldivar8645]

Love you table outside. You asked for suggestions. You might want to drape fabric on the table to frame your lovely nibbles. Sweets could include chocolate or sweeties like jam or fruit spread with crackers, bread, etc. divide the table on the diagonal and mirror food plates. Your food platters are beautiful. Well done. And so impressed with your French.

[@normasaldivar8645]

I can’t get over how lovely you two look. So happy and at home. Definitely the best advertisement for the château adventure.

[@ManorandMaker]

Very kind of you, thanks Norma. Mmmm sweets….

[@trickshotters1577]

Since you ask, I would add some bread and or crackers.Also add the grapes in clusters with some greenery. I think your snacks look delicious. You are always so good to your guests.

[@ntakovacj3644]

❤❤❤

[@dianayavetz6286]

I also peel my celery to get the strings off.

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Love the fete 🥳 and the dragon 🐉 idea. So Game of Thrones 😍😍😍

[@AtlantaGarden]

The food trays were gorgeous. My only suggestion: French folks would probably have used a tablecloth. Just pick one [or some] up at a brocante!

[@ShaheenKhan-xw3we]

Lovely ❤and amazing in all aspects. Thankyou you darlings 🎉

[@annkraft7849]

😂😅 amazing!! It shows that we never know what the life will bring us!! Roll with it.🛡️🎭🏰Thank you! Wonderful 🎉video🥂🍾

[@irenebrown3144]

Your dishes you made Sarah are absolutely delicious looking. Good job.😊❤

[@lauriefchristian8874]

I've seen people leave grapes on the stem in groups of 4 or 5 , then you can pick them up easily.

[@ManorandMaker]

That’s what I did… I’ve never liked fighting a big cluster…

[@beverley1539]

Hiya Lovlies Thankyou for sharing your life has done a 360 for the better I’m guessing. Since you asked Sarah I would had some breads of sorts to go with foods. Blessings luv Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🐝

[@sindysimms4001]

You did great with the appetizer trays. I would say 7.5 out of 10.