We have to DESTROY the Chateau's Courtyard!

[@TheChateauDiaries]

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[@judithclark2823]

I love the way Phillip and Stephanie take care of each other. Refreshing🥰

[@jennifercampbell7698]

I loved today’s video with all the different snippets: the gas tank installation, the bat stalking, the new herbs regimen, the family history with those amazing animated photographs 🥰, the visitors, the table decoration and the new lamps, Nick’s return, 🎭 and you, Stephanie cooking in the kitchen, making salads to appease Philip’s China addiction, solving the turnip glut and making pancakes for Shrove Tuesday! Well done and I agree, that’s it’s wonderful that you’re enjoying more of everyday life and cooking Stephanie! 🥰🥰

[@clarefoskett9959]

Scotman is a darling, giant hug to him, cheeky x

[@jeanieallison4899]

The quote of the day goes to Gerald… “If your fire needs lighting, I am your man!” You need to put that on t-shirts and sell them on your website!💕

[@Jayrose59]

We all have a laugh at that one, even better because he did realise wjat he said until afterwards.

[@eleniantoniou534]

Please keep him far away from Dan’s Chateau.

[@denisesevera9490]

And the oops afterward lol

[@josephinetetley-jones2727]

🤣🤣🤣

[@charleswalker1185]

It is a somewhat chilly day in the desert, lots of rain yesterday..snow on the mountains...

[@sarahofer4368]

Watching the progress at the Chateau ever since Stephanie began this channel, is INCREDIBLE. Stephanie, you have earned your royal title in my books.

[@susannejohnson6904]

OH WOW! Nick is letting you see the back of him and to hear his voice. Progress, there might come a time when we can actually see him.

[@robertdelaria3512]

Actually he has shown his face unknowingly if you look back on the Vlogs

[@kathyvick2710]

@@robertdelaria3512 Oooooo……do you remember which one??? I would love to go back and watch it.

[@Monica-fd3ig]

@@robertdelaria3512 yes I’ve seen a couple of pics of him on her he has curly short hair lol 👍🏽 ❤

[@mariapetras2654]

😂😂😂😂

[@susanakurdi3563]

Ridiculous

[@sjb3028]

I really have grown to respect Pavlina and her work ethic and attention to detail. Always in the trenches ready at any time to.get the necessary work done however, when it's time to shine up, dress up she's stunning in a.cocktail dress. A Woman after my own heart. Ps. Pavlina, we may.not be made of sugar but.as.Stephanie says you are a tough Woman! Cheers

[@LindaB813]

Sometimes bats live in exclusively male or female colonies, so that may be why you aren't seeing more. I'm so glad you are protecting them, they are crucial to our environments! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@evawohl2572]

Take the coat with you &...put it on!!! Such love ❤ & Care...Thats Phillip!!!

[@sharronr]

Seeing your gas tank go in reminds me of when I first started following you. You and Mummy were alone in the chateau and freezing. You were both wearing many layers along with coats, dressing gowns and blankets. I felt so badly for you. What progress you have made.

[@amyschneidhorst1384]

Heating fuel tanks such as yours dot the American rural landscape, especially noticeable when traveling by train as the tracks often run along the back gardens of properties. Bless the French and their commitment to aesthetics (and historic provenance?). As Isabelle observed she had never seen the greenhouse beds so full, I thought back to several years ago when she spoke anxiously about how far behind the small staff was in keeping up with the garden and not using the harvest efficiently enough. How gratifying to see how reassured she is by the current staff and volunteers' terrific skills and garden management system. (And how lovely to see Isabelle's desire to please Percy by dressing nicely for him. She deserves a day of play clothes and hairclips.)

[@JW-kh9bm]

Noooooo. Please, no hairclips.

[@mommashawna707]

I fear it will be a lost generation of looking nice for your spouse. I think that went out the window when we started wearing slippers to the stores. I shouldn’t say we because I do not do that.

[@angelanapier4248]

Oh Stephanie, your parents were so beautiful. That is so awesome, it’s almost like he was there. No wonder you are so beautiful.

[@maryenglish9314]

Always love Isabella and Gerry when they visit! Such a gorgeous table setting!

[@Theteresamaria]

It's always so nice to see everyone coming and going, gardening, cooking, all the heating going on, and other projects! I love the good chaos of it all!! You all bring a smile to my face!!😊🩷

[@doloreslegrand2710]

I am so grateful to all of you at LaLande. You were my savior during covid( I was isolated and alone ) Take a rest and take care of yourselves. Still pleasantly surprised to see your vlogs when you get to posting them.❤️

[@lauraclaudia8159]

Beautiful family tree, Stephanie! Isabelle is gorgeous and your dad was very handsome! Great genes!!!🥰

[@bhavens9149]

Phillip, a tip, If you clip the candle wicks to a larger than half a centimeter (quarter inch) it really reduces smoking, and the candle will melt more evenly. okay just a weird note. :)

[@sidoniejansson403]

J´aime quand vous parlez en francais. "Le jardin d´isabelle, avec Isabelle" How nice! It was too short with Gerry at the chateau 💐But it´s always so much fun with him there

[@armstrongcatherine]

Moi aussi. Parler plus francais' s,il vous plait

[@talesfromtuscany]

What a lovely happy time at the Chateau...so much going on (as usual) but lots of happiness, family, friends, flowers, bats, cooking and Nick's neck! Fantastic! 😃🤩😍🤗

[@Etrescot]

I don't really like turnips but my mother does, and every Thanksgiving I make them for her. My go-to recipe is to cut them into cubes, boil them in water infused with three or four chamomile tea bags and cook until tender. Then drain them and toss with salt, pepper, olive oil and honey and roast in a hot oven until browned and caramelized.

[@Sgirl]

That sounds lovely. I've never really been a fan either, but that might change my mind

[@patrickdemarcevol]

Phillip is so good at interior decorating, always the right bit of antique in the right place

[@cherrylwegner6292]

See Steph : you never know what will TURNIP in the garden

[@lorassorkin]

Worthy of Gerry! LOL

[@jennifercampbell7698]

@@lorassorkin And Philip! 😂🤣

[@ilenet9911]

i immediately thought philip worthy! 👍🏻🤣

[@mommashawna707]

Can someone tell me what a turnip tastes like. Yes I am 52 years old and have never even tasted a turnip, do not laugh I was a very picky eater as a child but no one in my family ever made them so I don’t even think of making them and then I would have to figure out how to prepare them if I did.

[@cherrylwegner6292]

@@mommashawna707 You will love them ,,,,,peel them,,,,cut in small cube,,,,boil until tender enough to mash,,,,mash with potato masher,,,,load up with butter,,,,a little salt and pepper and about a tbsp of sugar (white or brown),,,,,mmmm,,,,,use as a side with pork or turkey and potatoes or just about anything,,,,also a great addition tosoups and stews etc.,,,,,hard to explain , you must taste the goodness,,,,if you grow them they need a good frost to sweeten them , the wash , remove the foliage , coat with melted paraffin wax to preserve in a cold storage over the winter,,,,,Cherryl from Canada

[@edwardulrich1515]

It's never a dull moment at Lalande...people are always coming and going...sad to see Gerald and Mummy leave, but, happy to see other arrivals to lift your spirits.

[@CynthiaBerry713]

What a delightful vlog, and it was a treat to "see" Nic. We're all hoping that some day he'll decide to give up his ghost and come out of the shadows to join us in all this chateau joy! Nic! Come on, dude!

[@shawnfrye5987]

He's like Charlie in charlie's angels

[@seaduster8347]

He must be someone we'd all recognize

[@ehpeachylove]

I like he remains elusive!

[@CynthiaBerry713]

@@NellsTravelKitchen lol of course not, but it also means to stop doing something, which is what I referred to....his ghost being his elusivity and/or paper bag.

[@CynthiaBerry713]

@@seaduster8347 Hah! In one of Stephanie's earliest vlogs, in a quick pan around the room, we got a quick glimpse of him sitting at the table, before he realized the camera was on him, and while she didn't edit him out, she did cut away pretty quick.

[@TubeTorte]

Stephanie looks fabulous in orange! Not many people do. That dress and scarf combo was memorable.

[@marygee3981]

☀️Thank you! That was quite the video! Heating, beautiful table setting, herbs, genealogy, birds, bats, secret admirer, fun with turnips and Nick! 🙂🌹

[@karinbergman1646]

When Stephanie was in the dining room with her mother looking at the photos, the color combination of her jumper, scarf and the red Oriental dining room wall paper was amazingly beautiful! Turnip greens can be cooked with bacon and eaten as well, as long as they aren't the thorny kind! You can make Scottish Bashed Neeps and Cock-a-Leeky Soup! And Haggis! So much digging going on at LaLande. Very interesting! Any archaeological finds? I love Wrens, also known as Troglodytes, it seems! I wish Isabelle and Gerry could have stayed longer. 🙏🏻🌷⚜️💗⚜️🌷🙏🏻

[@inspiredthistle]

We actually got to see the back of Nic’s head and HEAR his voice !! It’s fascinating about the bats and sad that their numbers have dropped. I hope they return someday. All your recipes looked amazing. I keep thinking of you making a cookbook someday soon. It was so wonderful to see Mummy & Percy, even though it was a flyby visit.

[@christine3520]

loved the family tree moment xxx

[@livingthegoodlifechannel]

Hi Stephanie. In the Southern USA, we cook turnips (peeled and cut into uniform chunks) in a pot with some water, salt, pepper, butter, and sugar to taste. The sugar removes the "harsh' taste that turnips can have. They are yummy. Sometimes people mash them like potatoes also.

[@lolodee3528]

*peeled

[@livingthegoodlifechannel]

@@lolodee3528 Thanks. It has been corrected.

[@sheilagustafson503]

Yum

[@karenniehues4786]

Also 😅n the southern USA, they wash the tops of the turnips & cooked them in a pot with bacon. I don’t like them but many do.

[@joanies6778]

​@karenniehues4786 That's how we ate them growing up, turnip greens flavored with bacon or ham hocks and small turnip bits. (Mostly about the greens.) In fact, you can order turnip greens in some restaurants in the south where I grew up, still. I love them! Unfortunately, most grocers chop off and waste the greens, just like with beet root. Beet root greens are delicious and extremely healthy because they help the body get rid of toxins. Such a waste of excellent nutrients, too. Eat the greens! 🤗

[@kevinjewell233]

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Stephanie, I HATE recessed ceiling spotlights, and when I see them in a chateau I want the people arrested for crimes against culture and heritage!!!!

[@andreacatzel8259]

Loving the everyday happenings! We are going to miss Isabelle very much. Hope she calls in now and again, so we know how she and Percy are. So satisfying to see the gas thingy being installed. Happy days! Big love to you from across the pond! ❤

[@lindabryant4292]

This young lady, Umberline (spelling?) is brilliant. I am not really a gardener, but I am an organizer. What I am seeing in the vegetable garden is so well thought out. So much going on at La Lande. 🧡

[@nicolethijs5428]

Ombiline

[@lindabryant4292]

@@nicolethijs5428 Thank you. 🧡

[@reillybb1]

Daddy was incredibly handsome!

[@dianegriffith3006]

I’m so glad you mentioned the tiles as I was wondering if you were able to go see them in person? They are beautiful what wonderful discoveries he’s having right now!

[@cliffhorman6846]

I love the gardens and the obvious crisp blue skies. It's so hot here in Melbourne right now. Love seeing mummy and Gerry about. Full steam ahead with the central heating.. wonderful Stephanie. I keep going back to thinking about your first episodes... WOW! Both you and La LAnde have come so far.

[@lizstevenson7801]

Parsnips cost the earth here in Qld, Oz they are very good for you and one of the staple vegetables as turnips are when I was growung up in London. The gas tank pit was enormous but so quickly filled in, great job. I will miss Isabelle and Gerry' humour, two lovely people. Thank you Stephanie and everyone at LaLande 💕🇦🇺

[@ccoeurjoli]

J’ai apprécié l’enquête sur les chauves-souris 🦇 et l’oiseau mignon ! Toujours beaucoup de joies dans ce Vlog 💕 très plaisant à découvrir ! La surprise du bouquet pour Dan et enfin apercevoir la silhouette de ce bel homme que semble être Nick 😄 Merci Philip et Stéphanie pour ce partage de vie à LaLande ! 🌸🌸🌸

[@JnWmMatt]

I have a raised stone kitchen garden where all of my sun loving herbs and tomatoes go each year. Watching your garden, I want a cold garden too.

[@edwardm.thornton6313]

Love the Lamps Philip has. I was lucky to find Brass Lamps in a Charity Shop. I restored them and installed LED Bulbs. They have a New Life in the Living Room & Dining Room. Good Luck With The New Heating. Good Wishes from Ireland ☘️. 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@basiaszendrei1603]

I never thought I’d be waiting on someone’s new central heating system update so much 😂.

[@brendagraw3729]

I thought they use underground thermal heating. Any reasons for the change? Must be much more expensive, that tank is HUGE!!

[@Sgirl]

​@@brendagraw3729 She said the geothermal was never able to adequately heat the château

[@wendy-moore]

You're going to love your new gas tank. Gas is secondary to wood at our house, but we're never cold.

[@suzannehamilton1251]

You gave me a heart attack !!!! The title saying that you had to "destroy" the courtyard. Here I was thinking that the fountain had to be taken down and the gardens and lime trees taken out. Please, don't do that to my heart again.... It was wonderful seeing everybody - and especially Nic's body !! He has progressed, we have hope he will show his face one day. xxxx

[@bhavens9149]

You can also cook the greens, bacon or butter in the greens is really tasty.

[@cornishcoves9399]

I am thankful that the beautiful flowers arrived for Dan (secret admirer) at least cheerry flowers..... BECAUSE am SO SAD that Mu;mmy and SCOTMAN GERRY🌟♥ have gone away....you are so right....just not long enough visit! 🌷🌷🌷

[@phylliscalkins1607]

I absolutely love the table settings Phillip does. I love that sort of thing too. It makes the meal that much more enjoyable.

[@sharonjackson1445]

We love everything At lalande. The things That are happening With renovations for Heating is a great Thing for you all. Phippe is so special A person. We love You all. At least we Got to see your mom An that special brother Of yours this time. We Love you Jerry!

[@janeb.1678]

I want to thank you for the quality education that I am getting watching your channel. I saw a picture of an antique chandelier and I said to myself that looks like a Murano and guess what I was correct! I just smiled and said Stephanie is rubbing off on me.

[@marielcalder103]

Oh that brought tears to my eyes, seeing your father moving in the photo! ☺️💕

[@lolodee3528]

Love the pendant lights, Philip. Much more in keeping with the country chateau.

[@orlabuckley9641]

Have to say I'm really enjoying Dan's daily vlogs and have to be honest I'm not surprised he has a secret admirer, it wasn't me as I'm married

[@lisaakinlabi]

That was a lovely vlog and just what I needed to end my day. I completely understand Nick not wanting to be videoed, but it would be so delightful to finally see him and get to know him. I just love how Philip is always thinking ahead and adding such nice touches to the chateau. Topped with the fact that he finds great bargains he is a "keeper".

[@LA-jf1zn]

Love all the happenings, it's very exciting! I love Thurs! 🦋

[@katherineleavitt6335]

Love seeing all the work getting done at the Chateau, good to see Mummy and Gerald they seem like they are doing really well. I know you are excited about the oil tank being put in so you will finally have a warm Chateau when the weather is bitter. Hugs, Kathy USA

[@irenebrown3144]

The tiles are absolutely beautiful at Dan. 😊 ❤

[@lunalouhoo]

Phillip always has such good ideas where to put things...like lamps.

[@twobluestripes]

The most Elusive Nic we’ve ever gotten! Delightful.

[@jezabel1960]

Always a pleasure to see you all! Great job by the gas company!! I did 2 years of My Heritage over covid as well as following you! It was great!! I have a huge family tree 🌳 ❤️

[@ritahemmerly4224]

Steph take the green tops from the turnip, beets, spinach etc etc. cook them well and puree. use this for the liquid in a bread dough. Makes amazing Green Bread! Can also do with carrots, squashes, pumpkins. Color courdinate to the table setting !!!

[@Jollyjilly58]

Only just found you but so enjoyed seeing you , your family and friends and your beautiful place .

[@jasondubey8251]

Wow! Major progress on the heating system! Cute vlog

[@donnasteinberg1398]

Can't wait to you Stephanie discover Dan's secret admirer!! Fun as usual💕

[@bonavistaoptics]

Your comments were so sweet Stephanie. Thank you. You are such a good cook and hostess!!

[@annyoung1579]

Gerald is a treasure !!!

[@scottburbridge3170]

the dining table is so beautiful. Phillip is marvelously talented. bat exploration was wonderful. the lamp for the corridor is beautiful, and the lamp for the lou is beautiful. i love the Ukrainian pancakes, too.

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

WOW. It’s really wonderful that the heating system is coming along. Lovely to see Isabelle and Gerry. Bonne chance to Bonnie in finding her dream chateau. Love all the table settings ❤ Hope the bat situation improves and wondering how long Dan’s secret admirer stays secret 🤫 Thanks for another fun vlog 😍😘

[@deannp4196]

So sad that I had to miss another premiere. So happy to see all the progress being made. I loved seeing Gerald and Mummy again. What a great community of friends you have. Thank you for sharing these vlogs.

[@denisescull4227]

I find myself smiling throughout your videos. It's a lovely respite to sit and have a cup of tea with you. Thank you for sharing your shining lights, all of you

[@benedictegaspard5867]

Your red lettuce is so fresh and beautiful it looks like dark red rose , look when you just picked up ! Maybe on a spring table.

[@bindihughes1146]

Great fun! Thank you! Love from Oz🥳🎇🥰🐝🐝🌼🌻

[@Twistnsine]

Phillip is such a great visionary, planner, decorator 👏 You two make such a great team ❤️

[@sharongruener6078]

Fun video. Love Philip's lamps. Blessings.

[@aileensantiago8083]

I’m a new fan of this community and I’m so excited to press play and watch your new video vlog

[@tinacarrol6702]

Beautiful Flowers For Dan 💐 Lovely Vlog. Have a lovely Weekend Xx 💐😘😍

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

I love that you offset the healthiness of the turnips with bacon and cheese……. Priceless. I’d do the same Great vlog. Happy you are all happy. Love from the Château de Colombe.

[@Randy8923]

Great video. So many exciting projects going on. So wonderful to see Isabelle and Gerry again. Love to all ❤

[@bonniebriggs6925]

It's remarkable how much Michael Potts looks like your dad, Mr. Jarvis! How special to see old family photos with your mother!

[@angelaadams3320]

Such a wonderful family, friends and home

[@alexandraswindells2953]

I absolutely love your videos Stephanie. You have such wonderful friends and relations. It's a joy to watch your adventures. I sit here with a huge smile on my face enjoying your posts. You really lift my spirits x

[@andreaault6215]

It's wonderful to see all the progress of necessities after all these years thanks to KZbin and the Patrons and all of you of course! I loved the lunch table setting and all the spring colored beautiful dishes and tablecloth! Good job Philip!💐 🍽🌷

[@salcuti6421]

Geez Louise look at your weather…so jealous, we were at minus 22 this morning with 25cm of snow….aargh Patricia from Canada 🇨🇦

[@cherylmcgrath9081]

Sorry to see Mommy n' Jerry go...I just watched this video n' the lady said that out of all the country's FRANCE had the best food n' your BREAD is going to get even better....n' that France is a magical place, out of all the country's...Good for you guys...I am going to move there in the future...LOVE from Chicago

[@valerielester7210]

Stephanie you made me laugh again and again! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@pglenn8531]

So enjoyed this blog and dreaming of early spring! You brought warmth and light to this cold part of Canada today!

[@ehpeachylove]

An amazing video Stephanie. New heating coming along nicely, a new bat habitats, beautiful bird nest, mummy,Scott-man, Nick, and beautiful flowers for Dan from a secret admirer… what could be most exciting. Love the lights Philip. So many changes at the château have been made and all is looking good. Much love to all. ❤❤

[@JnWmMatt]

Your mom reminds me of my wonderful Memere. She brings my heart so much joy. Gerry just keeps me laughing. He is a wonderful character.

[@francesaggarwal22]

Here in the UK I am watching with interest Stephanie, to see what delicious turnip recipes you come up with , as we have a serious shortage of vegetables in the shops . We have been advised to eat turnips as we have plenty of those . I do like a good turnip 😂

[@wzrdreams]

The dining room is soooooooooo beautiful!!!!

[@arthurheijmen9517]

Just a tip, lighting on the pillars at the entrance fences

[@shawnfrye5987]

Turnip greens are the best. You can boil them in chicken stock using a portion of pork.

[@afolsom685]

I have so much fun watching the videos💓

[@karenswidzinski6071]

Perhaps Dan sent the flowers to himself just to annoy Stephanie! 🤣

[@lauriesiebert2912]

He had asked in a prior clog where his flowers were!

[@lauriesiebert2912]

Vlog!

[@sandradavis9309]

Of course they are from Dana. More and more blatant.

[@monikastuckey8737]

Awesome progress with the heating systems!

[@donnastevenson6700]

Massive hugs from NY

[@lorassorkin]

The sad loss of bats is curious. I wonder if the numbers have been dropping since the lake was drained? Or perhaps the temperature change due to the log burner in the room above the cellar is inhospitable to them? Enigma indeed.

[@mariewiik]

Adorable!

[@opmaus]

I like to do mashed potatoes that are half turnips and half potatoes. Results in a really light fluffy mash - more delicate than just potatoes (which are also delicious, just nice to have variety).

[@chantellvondrasek1027]

Lol Gerald I love your humor Great to see you at the chateau

[@sandicarpenter2658]

teriffic video Stephanie! What's not to love.......a bit of everything in there. Well done. Sandi x