VIP Guests at the Chateau: The Amazing Couple Behind YOUTUBE's Chateau Diaries

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[@escapetoruralfrance]

IV not been gifted plates ? What’s a chateau owner got to do to be gifted plates from Stephanie Jarvis? Is it a roof biased gifting ?

[@rubyklumpenhower9491]

😂 oh Dan! You poor thing!

[@carolinegooder7091]

Stephanie started with a handmade table, grill, and cooking utensils for you. Now that you have a roof, watch out. I see a 20 price dinner set in your future. ❤

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Dan, if you come and visit us, you will be allowed to use them! That said, knowing your skills, you probably already reproduced exact copies in your own Kiln!

[@TheChateauDiaries]

Nah, Dan's probably only just laying the concrete base for his kiln. He's playing for time because he knows that the minute his china pantry is finished, I'll give him a ton of hand wash only porcelain and crystal @@HowToRenovateAChateau

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

😂😂

[@carolinawren3594]

this channel might be better than its creators realize, even much better.

[@srcarranza]

I agree.

[@marthacochrane484]

@@srcarranza me too........there is something very eccentric and humorous. especially Philipe.....very dry German!......all my friends are German........I am British!

[@gnarbeljo8980]

Just a clarification for viewers: the salt MUST be coarse salt, NOT fine salt (that will ruin it!) The fish will not taste salty if done correct, but very clean and natural. ❤

[@marygarrapa3537]

Coarse salt, sure, but why did he add the water? I make this recipe with chicken, but no water.

[@alejam1603]

A real cook doesn't fear fire, he gleefully employs it when it's needed for a culinary masterpiece. Great performances in the kitchen!

[@kathrynmoll86]

This was a nice Sunday afternoon vlog. It made me smile to enjoy as you prepare to host your friends. Anna, you have no idea as to how fortunate you are to have a chef in your kitchen. The dinner must have been divine!

[@0431526]

As a German it is so funny, when Philip speaks German out of the blue. My brain always needs a moment to process that I just heard German in the middle of an English sentence 🤣 Love it

[@CioisBoiGoi]

Same with the Italian!

[@christikapa3856]

Love it, too😂

[@berlinerinberlinerin7357]

Yea and Phillip's pronouncing of german words ist very good, italian and french also. Ich liebe Euren vlog, sehr nette, kreative und fleißige Familie🥰Thank you.

[@sarahyates6055]

The first crepe tends to not work because most people a)dont heat the pan long enough before putting the batter in and b) most people don’t cook crepes or pancakes long enough. You need to cook the first side long enough that the batter is completely dry and bubbles form and pop, then it’s ready to turn over and should turn with ease.

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Thanks for the tip!

[@gnarbeljo8980]

The first crêpe is the dog crêpe. If you have a dog, it's theirs, and they cast a spell on it! 😁

[@daisy9910]

I actually love the first crepe. It's motivation for cooking the next twenty. 😅

[@fluffydog9356]

@@daisy9910 😂

[@loloholmes2793]

Whether it's pancakes or crepes, the first one is always garbage in this house too.

[@L._S._DE]

Wow, the big old chestnut tree just looked stunning :)

[@maryacton6046]

Great tip

[@t.grantfreeman6667]

The OG of the chateauverse were the Strawbridges and their television show which evolved into Chateau DIY. This encouraged chateaux owners to create online vlogs as a income source as DIY doesn’t pay for appearing on it. Anna and Phillip have shown the most savvy by diversifying their revenue streams.

[@bluedeep8041]

Love your chateau, the clean look gets me.simple but elegant

[@SchalkP100]

Best interior of all, it is not cluttered. Well done

[@kindlydude]

It makes me nervous when things are so clean & efficient ...I guess that's the 'bohemian' in me. I like a 'lived-in' house with lots of interesting people coming & going (not noisy), a sense of history, mystery, hidden nooks & crannies, and evidence of generations who have lived before. It adds interest & layers when there are antiques from Aunt Fanny who had to sell the gold mines in the Great Depression to make ends meet ...but couldn't bear to part with choice pieces of art & furniture ..also things picked up from travels domestic & abroad (especially Asian/Chinese, Thai & Indonesian/Balinese art & antiques)...those kinds of things. But Anna is a designer, so I forgive her etiquette of clean perfection. Besides I adore her artistic sense & her wallpaper ...and they are such a charming couple ...it makes up for their perfection. @@SchalkP100

[@hannayoung9657]

The first crepe is called the chefs crepe, you get to eat it when you make the rest.

[@choochoo9506]

c'est vrai!

[@elisabetharzberger2456]

the first crêpe has to be dedicated to the "grêpe-god" - then all the others will come out great 😋

[@margaretjacobs4016]

It is true that the first crepe is not as pretty as the others - I just figured it was because I melted the butter in that pan and hence, the first crepe is “fried”… I have the same issue with my Pizzelle maker🤦‍♀️

[@lolodee3528]

It’s the rules…🤷🏼‍♀️

[@maryrusso8417]

The tulips on the kitchen island are gorgeous!

[@seawallstudio2043]

✨Yard home cuisine… beautifully done✨ Anna - that tile wall gets lovelier and lovelier.

[@koreanoona75]

the transition to the squarespace ad is very smooth haha. the pears look great! so are the beautiful flowers and the grounds of the chateau. As always, a great episode

[@Lisa_B.-1989]

Oh my goodness, you two! Your humor is so fun! Thank you for the videos!

[@Motherhubbard170]

Ironically 'meaty' is the correct term for the oysters, in other words full bodied. absolutely no slime yukky word for food, oyster liquor is the term.

[@YunoNothing]

Please never do the crêpe flambée under the kitchen hood. I am the daughter of a fireman and I know this is a very good way to start a fire if the flames go a bit too high and reach the hood. Well happy this time nothing bad happens, but something important to know ;-)

[@kindlydude]

As well as a fire extinguisher in one's kitchen ...there are also large fireproof cloths that can be thrown over kitchen/stove top fires to douse them immediately ...starves them of oxygen.

[@geirwerner1]

My thought exactly! Do it over a sink FAR away from any ventilation =)

[@dorislong9420]

Such fun, the crepe looked delicious, the flowers, all of it was special!🌺🌼

[@ludovica8221]

How I love that the subtitles say "...and the plan is to make crap, a Normandy style crepe suzette"

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

🤣

[@susanvaughan4210]

YES! Followed by .. "And the first crap is never good. I don't know why .." 😹😹😹

[@carolinegooder7091]

The first pancake is like that. ❤

[@cz2301]

@@susanvaughan4210 it starts with crap before it becomes crepe lol

[@bjbutton57]

😂🤣🙃

[@connihudson1578]

You're so calm...I panic as I prepare for guests. Great hosts🤗

[@debbiemccann3711]

That was fun.The fresh cut branches with flowers was so pretty.I live in Wisconsin and it is snowing.Mother nature doesn't want to let go of winter yet.

[@paulawynne6420]

The flowers are gorgeous! ❤

[@kathywillis7459]

Me too. Wisconsin. Ugh. The flowers are gorgeous! I have weather envy!

[@kindlydude]

Our crocuses, daffodils, tulips, and forsythia have all bloomed in Oklahoma for several weeks & some are already fading in Oklahoma.... but my Irises are suffering from a sudden cold snap.

[@gilbert3848]

Such gracious hosts.

[@cherylmclaughlin9490]

So many thanks for sharing, This was just fun. And the food looks so good.

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@_jp6754]

Coucou Philip! My wife Mireille was shocked that you put the oysters in the fridge. Apparently you should not do this. However she love the part " I left it hoping my wife would take care of it, but she did not" and also "I do not want to sleep on the sofa". She made me watch twice this part. There must be a message ?

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Thanks for the tip!

[@WinstonSmithGPT]

They’re fine in the fridge. They need air though.

[@mireille4751]

Oysters may be kept in the less cool part of the fridge, in a bowl covered with a cloth. They need to breathe, therefore no plastic bag or so

[@sebk5232]

All your hard work in the garden...and then the guests arrived in full darkness 😂

[@KeysX]

I think they're spending the night there

[@paulawynne6420]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kindlydude]

I LOVED the bit of Mozart playing as Stephanie and Phillip arrived in the dark. Somehow it evoked a wistful time several centuries in the past when chatelaines must have travelled to each other's houses for a party in the evening ...arriving in their carriages.

[@margielynch7196]

Very nice visit, and even better you got Phillip to weed around the plants, plus cook part of the dinner. Keep him working Anna, he’s much less trouble that way 😂😂❤❤

[@kindlydude]

😉😂🤣

[@stephenwagener349]

Yes the sisterhood wins

[@deba4537]

I love, love, love that you're showing us how to cook what you're making. Thanks!

[@karenbrindley7170]

I was in Hon Fleur last week, and it is a lovely place you live in.

[@YM-rt1jy]

Anna, for your crêpes, you need a Crépière (a flat fry pan) and a flat palette (Wooden spoon) to turn them. Philipp might know :) And for the first crêpe, your pan must be very very hot (that's the secret).

[@autodidactin]

Loved seeing the culinary and floral prep for your visitors. Everything looked wonderful!

[@avivat3010]

Great recipies! Thank you. You are wonderful hosts. It's all in the details.

[@amirmorsh]

wow the flowers look amazing

[@loriboyce942]

Such pretty blossoms❤

[@jackiedelvalle]

Honestly, Anna has such a good eye for decor.

[@IntuitiveCoachTheresa]

Wow, spring is in bloom there! Lovely.

[@SweetOne.]

I love French cooking. I think Butter is in every dish. Your crepes looked amazing! The girls are getting so tall, they grow up too fast. Loved this video so much!!

[@martinethevenau69]

What a feast. Everything sounded delicious. Cannot wait to see what the four of you have planned for the 2 days. You are the best hosts.❤

[@annettegarcia6018]

So funny that Ana is so impressed by Philippe flambing the crêpes!! Not very British right? You are adorable! Thank you for sharing that lovely dinner with us! ❤

[@user-yq8pr8xd8u]

I don't know how I found this channel, but it's one of my favorites.

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

glad you found us! :)

[@jaxstorey6734]

It's great isn't it?! (It's really my fave 🤫😉)

[@temelynytvideos]

That tree is lovely. The flowers and your arrangement are so pretty. ❤

[@dawnpilkington1212]

Well done on the choice of your Philip Anna!! He can do everything and is amusing as well, you compliment each other so perfectly. And of course you are so talented in so many ways. 💐💙💖

[@byrontobordeaux]

Hi guys, loved your video. The first crepe or pancake must have minimal oil. Add a splash and wipe 95% off. That’s why the second one is always better because most people add too much oil to the first and by the time you make the second it’s perfect temperature and lightly oiled pan. Hope that helps. Your channels not only help chateau owners but also many renovation channels like ours in France

[@Elwene2fr]

If you guys want to try another dessert from Normandy (my dad used to make that for us as kids and I LOVED it but only discovered when I was an adult that it was a Normandy thing x)), look up "Bourdelot" (I think it's also called Bourdélot in Jersey). It's really simple and so good. You basically peal an apple, remove the core, put it on a square of puff pastry. Then you put some sugar and butter in the core/on top, you can also add Calvados (and sometimes we also made it with a square of dark chocolate). You close the puff pastry around the apple, put some egg yolk to make the pastry golden and put it in the oven. You can eat it as is or with some cream or ice-cream.

[@kimclarke5018]

That sounds delicious

[@Elwene2fr]

*peel You can also make it with pears and it's called Douillon.

[@lorns46]

Oh ,I remember making this..never realised it was from Normandy.its lovely 😊

[@lindagage7315]

That was fun! Always entertaining!

[@delanebredvik]

That was such an awesome episode! Thank you!

[@michaelflick1177]

Flames galore! The food looked great Love that the pears were not boring. The fish looked great. Glad that the four of you got together once more.

[@louiselewis5061]

Very impressive meal!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@deirdrecerasa3932]

What a lovely, lovely evening! The food looked delicious and the crepes as well. I enjoy making them fairly often and consider the first crepe as my “practice” one. Glad you all enjoyed the evening. ❤

[@anni_0187]

Coming from Stephanie's channel, I love the comments you are making Philip! 😂 may watch also your channel from now on!

[@HammarM]

I have a little tip for the pancakes. I always try the heat of the pan with a little of the batter to save a hole pancake from being lost from the batch. ☺️

[@MichaelLamparty]

Dorade is usually called sea bream in English.

[@RosemaryOltarzewski]

Yummy😂❤

[@Ron_Robertson]

That was a lot of fun to watch!

[@sunnyruskin5]

Wow what an huge undertaking!

[@kimclarke5018]

Who knew that Phillip could cook. That was impressive.

[@user-hh6fp1gi1x]

This was so fun because you show that you are like any family preparing for a visit for guests . Everything looked wonderful from the lawn , the beautiful branches Anna placed in the entry hall to the meal you planned .It looked amazing. What a lovely Sunday evening. Your such wonderful hosts and of course congratulations to Stephanie and Philip !🥂

[@belinda922]

Yes it would be lovely to have Michael visit you ❤ Love the crepes!

[@carladejonge4951]

That pear dish looked great!❤

[@AnnaAnnaTT]

Anna and Phillip without doubt have created the most inspiring rooms with impeccable good taste on every occasion. What they both do is consistently elegant, outstanding and charming. The wallpapers are utterly glorious - love the passionfruit ones. And I think Phillip's sense of humour is so much fun. He is indeed blessed that he chose Anna as his life partner.

[@3_3645]

Wishing you would put something soft in your kitchen to absorb the echo - maybe a carpet underneath the table? Window treatments? The renovations look fantastic

[@randyrice1429]

My first venture into You Tube Chateau channels was you guys! Then you led me to watching Chateau Diaries as well and Stephanie led me to the Pethericks and a few others. But you and Steph I ALWAYS watch. This was a fun episode.

[@kindlydude]

Same with me ...I never miss HTRAC or CD. I try to catch some of the others, Michael P. and Chateau Roseries... I also watch some Italian renovating & homestead channels ...but of the chateau varieties these two are my favorite!

[@coeniedevilliers8792]

Anna & Philip, you were great hosts. I'm sure your lovely guests enjoyed stayng in your beautiful chateau. The food looked yummy.

[@norabrice]

😂🥰The kitchen antics were superb, hand's down my favorite bit to watch. It's nice seeing fresh recipe's that are local favorites.

[@katehobbs2008]

Oh dear - hands and recipes, no apostrophes please unless possessive.

[@kindlydude]

Kate dear, did you ever hear "It's the sentiment that counts"??? @@katehobbs2008

[@0210rokvist]

Each time you said crepe, autotexting said CRAP🤣

[@trinabarrow]

Because she was saying crap not crepe.

[@nicoeeek.7181]

EXACTLY!!@@trinabarrow

[@kindlydude]

The e in crepe in Spanish sounds like the a in apex. But in French, I think the e sounds more like the e in peck. yt is not subtle enough...

[@justiceO8149]

Hilarious freeze frame - i hope the sofa is comfy!

[@mjh9456]

A very enjoyable vlog. Thanks you so much !

[@cherrylwegner6292]

I always chuckle when the closed captioning doesn't recognize either of your accents and says things like "" I'm serving crap for desert "" and "" the first crap is never good "" instead of crepes,,,,,Just adds another level of humor to your already cheeky vid's....Philip does Anna know your wearing her apron again ? Cheers Cherryl from Canada

[@violinchicklet]

This was the first time we discovered this channel. The music you chose is simply beautiful. Cannot wait to follow you.

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Welcome on board :)

[@judithjordan154]

Love watching you two cook in the lovely, renovated kitchen! Not only does it look fantastic, but it functions so much better!

[@maryannaarnold3817]

Nice vlog Anna and Phillip on preparations inside and out! The end with the flambeed crepes was eye opening and scary, but a fun ending to your day!

[@teret6719]

Thanks for the video!

[@rogerpradier3238]

félicitations ! c'était très bien , bravo !

[@lorrainethomas241]

I've got a Patricia Wells recipe for fish baked like that. The first time I made it I was afraid it would be too salty but it was perfectiin!

[@basildavidson4597]

Wonderful!

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

That looked delicious and so much fun!

[@katiemoody3282]

Great episode! I feel inspired to make that meal with my husband.

[@suehall3298]

Hi just binge watch quite a few episodes as I had got behind I became a Great Grandmother in January & Live just got in the way brilliant work brilliant editing thank you so much for your video's 🤗👍🤗👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🍰☕🌹🌹🌹🌹🍰☕ Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@TheAnniethenigma]

Flower arrangements are awesome

[@user-he3ek3cs4z]

Kitchen looks great!

[@veronicamozee]

It looks so peaceful over there. I'd die to have a chateau like that! ❤ Y'all did such a good job!

[@louiseemerson331]

What a fun time!🎉🍷

[@cynthiafeldberg4782]

That's it, invite people over so you can get the house work done 😊

[@kindlydude]

😉😂🤣

[@kathyhembyhewett6109]

Loce the cooking theme. I hope to see more. ❤❤❤

[@mb.8833]

Klasse 😂Ich denke ihr seid beide Perfektionisten.Jeder auf seinem Gebiet. Ihr seid einfach absolut aussergewöhlich❣️

[@julielozano1852]

Lots of fun ❤

[@ulrichweber5215]

I think, that there should be no competition between the chateauyoutubers. We live you all, everyone has his own personality and topics.

[@ditornai-wright5177]

But the cream rises to the top on all occasions.

[@kindlydude]

It's childish to compare people ...especially when we can see they are such good friends ...I'm so glad they all have a mutual community of support and regard for one another. There are more than a few chatelaines who 'rise to the top' ...they're all a bit of 'Bob-the-Builder', Julia Child, Martha Stewart ...or the equivalent from each country.

[@soniafrohlich7305]

I loved watching your vlog!

[@TamaraSanchez-kg2cd]

Fun episode! My favorite chateau channel...

[@a.b.2458]

I love the music you select for your video's, now I have to watch Pride and Prejudice. Great video, as always.

[@rowandowland1391]

E' stato divertente vederti preparare il pesce in crosta sale, avendo ricordi di questo piatto al compleanno cinquantesimo di mio marito qui in Italia. Molto, molto buono! Maria

[@rhodealexandre6583]

Love the flowers

[@dorsetdolly1549]

Although not utubers the strawbridges brought chateau ownership to the British public and paid for all their renovations through tv programmes and weddings

[@sprivate1333]

Bravo! a little advice: don't cut daffodils pull them from the base you'll feel it "pop" when it comes loose.

[@annherd3991]

It’s really easy to turn the crepes with your fingers! Just wait till they’re ready to turn, loosen the edges with a spatula then pick it up gently and turn over! 💖

[@jenniferrenda8851]

I'm a new subscriber, I love your Channel. You are both so talented and hard working. P.s. Philip,you should look into voice work on Documentaries. Cheers from over the Pond!

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Thanks for subbing!

[@dianneeverett1633]

Dinner looks great.

[@annettesharrock1236]

It was such a interesting vlog a chat between Chateau owners your loves and hates loved watching. Thanks for sharing😘

[@mariagillinson8527]

Guys! Would love to see more of your kitchen adventures

[@patriciablair7878]

Good friends who cares if food is not perfect life is short enjoying the journey. Sending out many blessings love your vlogg. ❤

[@samleigh7817]

First crepe is the taste test, it goes to the chef as thanks for their hard work.

[@LCNWA]

Yum! Well Done!

[@margarance]

The first crepe is always pants because the pan isn’t hot enough - but chef’s perks, so Yay!

[@khakikimmy]

The fish looks delicious the way you prepared it! Would love to have tried some!