Chateau Home Alone 2, A Dinner with Friends - Journey to the Château, Ep. 163

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Chateau Home Alone 2, A Dinner with Friends - Journey to the Château, Ep. 163

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7 ай бұрын

In this week's Friday episode, Patrick is once again left home alone at the chateau and shares his preparations for hosting a Christmas Eve dinner for friends while Stuart is visiting his family in the United States. Patrick sets the holiday dinner table, and shows how he cooks Sauerbraten, a traditional German roast of heavily marinated meat, as well as making red cabbage two different ways.
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Holiday Hustle, by David Renda
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@ritafoster4958 7 ай бұрын

Patrick, you held down the Fort admirably while Stuart was away in the States! You are a host extraordinaire! Anyone would be thrilled to be invited to your dinner table. Stuart, I hope your father is feeling much better! ❤️

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you sweetie. Let me know when you will stop by for dinner 😘🥰😘. His dad is improving. Thank you for your wonderful comment ❤❤❤

@lisac1110 7 ай бұрын

🎉🎉🎉 ein frohes newest jahr 🎉🎉🎉 alles liebe und gute ❤😊❤😊

@angelavorhees5946 7 ай бұрын

This was fun, an intimate visit with just you and the dogs. Love your cooking segments. Always feels like we are right there in the room. Glad Stuart made it home safely and that you didn't fall and scream with nobody to hear you. 😅

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Angela. So happy you like the cooking segments. We figure that there is enough to do without me using tall ladders 😂😂😂. Love your comment ❤

@johnchang7725 7 ай бұрын

It's always nice to have a gathering with friends.👍

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

It was wonderful. ❤❤❤. Hope you are well my friend 😊

@rayn8740 7 ай бұрын

Patrick, I adore you. I'm the same kind of cook, unpretentious. My mom was a fabulous cook and Head Cook at a Josephite convent for the last 20 years of her career. Several of the older nuns had been trapped in the Gourmet region of France during WW2, so their diet was significantly elevated upon their return to the US. They wanted to maintain their new diet, so as they aged, they were compelled to teach others how to make the dishes with which they'd grown accustomed. Mom rarely prepared those fabulous creations for us at home, but we never cared because her regular repetoire was already pretty incredible tasting. Most everyone's favorite was her Southern fried chicken. It was like none other. She prepared it nearly every Sunday and we never tired of it. I maintain that sometimes the simplest meals can be your greatest triumphs. My advice to all artists, do what you know. You'll never go wrong.👍 ❤ from TX!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Hi Ray. That is an amazing story. Thank you so very much. I can imagine the nuns loving French cuisine. I’m truly intrigued by your moms fried chicken……. Something I could eat almost every day. 😊😮❤. I agree, the simple meals are often the most tasty. Hugs and a Happy New Year to you. 🥂🍾🥂

@lawrencebaker2318 7 ай бұрын

Sauerbraten, dumplings and red cabbage! I love them all!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

It was truly delicious. Granny would have been proud. Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe❤😊❤

@LCNWA 7 ай бұрын

Well glad to know the pups approved of dinner & you weren't on that 30 ft ladder! Happy New Year!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤😂❤. And a happy New Year to you too

@peterwhite9261 7 ай бұрын

Patrick, those recipes look delicious. I love your new sweaters, guys. Those are definitely your colors. Stuart, I am glad you enjoyed your Christmas with your family. We are glad to have you back. Patrick, you had lots of company with the dogs while you prepared. Like you, I clean as I go. I got that from my mom. My dad, too, was like a tornado in the kitchen. I always thought that was strange as he was a fireman. I find it hard to believe that another year will be over in a couple of days. You both have accomplished so much this past year. As the New Year approaches, I wish you both good health and prosperity in 2024. Love and best wishes always. Thank you for all of the videos and for all of your kind comments. Cheers to 2024.❤

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

First, cheers to 2024 indeed. I cannot stand a messy kitchen where all counter space is full of stuff 😂😊😂. We will be entertaining tomorrow. Exciting. Wishing you all the best. We are grateful for your support, care and wonderful comments. Love from Colombe 🥂🍾💕

@sheilaosullivan3056 7 ай бұрын

Hi again Stuart and Patrick, I was busy making Julia Childes favourite soup. Patrick I bet you know which one. lol . Stuart it’s lovely to see you back and your gorgeous smile as always. Patrick I love your culinary vlogs your such a natural communicator , you would have made a good tv cook/ host as you are so knowledgable and a natural entertainer. I also clean up as I go along as my old cookery teacher always says “ A good cook always cleans up as they go along.” Thanks for sharing with us this past year and I’m looking forward to the next year with you both. Big hugs from me darlings and enjoy your New Year. 🥰🥰🇨🇮

@kathrynriggs2489 7 ай бұрын

Patrick and Stuart, I missed the live d/t nap time, lol. We had our last Christmas gathering today, I am done and dusted!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Darling Sheila. You are a joy and a light. Love your comments and your feedback. So glad Stuart is back. 😊❤😊. Truly glad you enjoy me cooking. I love it and it brings me joy. And it should be potato leek soup… vichyssoise……. Delicious. 😊. Maybe someone want an almost senior person for a cooking show! I’m here 😂❤😂. Wishing you a very Happy New Year and sending you love from Colombe 👍🏻🍾🎆

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

⁠@@kathrynriggs2489hey, nap time is very important! Good for you. Hugs

@sheilaosullivan3056 7 ай бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Aww Patrick you are a pet. lol Thanks for your lovely compliments. I think you and I in a kitchen would be a scream, we would have so much fun. 😁😁😁😘

@gloriageddes5421 7 ай бұрын

Nice Christmas dinner with friends 🧡 I liked the little redhead visitors also. You do up a lovely table also. 😍

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much. The little redhead is sooooo sweet. Huge hugs😊

@edwardulrich1515 7 ай бұрын

Patrick, a fine host as per usual! Nice sauerbraten recipe. I haven't made this dish in years because my sister doesn't like wine, sour tastes, caraway seeds, or red cabbage. It's a nightmare to cook a seasoned meal with "plain Jane" attending as she likes blah food and tells me to add seasonings after I cook her portion... I've tried to explain to her about marinades and preseasoning foods to no avail. So, I got out of the practice of cooking gourmet and have forgotten so many good recipes. I think I'm going to resume cooking my favorite dishes and just rinse all the goodness off her portion. Patrick and Stuart have a fantastic New Year ahead!

@dmbalsam 7 ай бұрын

It is always better to prep ahead. It makes the company more relaxing.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Sooooo true. 100%. Thank you

@cherylmcnair5594 7 ай бұрын

Well Patrick I think you did very well preparing the Christmas meal on your own it shows good organisational skills, I see you had a cute little helper ❤😊 nice to see you back Stuart I'm sure you had a lovely time for your Christmas, see you next week ❤😊 👋

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

That is so kind of you. Thank you. I love the helpers. 😊. Glad Stuart is home. See you in the New Year. Hugs from Colombe ❤❤❤

@lyndaking5538 7 ай бұрын

" I've read that some people use red wine vinegar, absolutely not". Just love your tone. I am going to have a go at this, you have inspired me Patrick. Cheers Lynda 😊😊😊

@jerrygodwin9084 7 ай бұрын

Nothing like a great dinner with family and friends. looks like you had a lovely time.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

It was wonderful. Thank you so much. And you are absolutely right. 👍🏻🥂😘

@katewestcottvt 7 ай бұрын

Patrick, I knew you wouldn't let yourself be alone on Christmas ❤ instead you'd create a beautiful feast for your friends 😊🙏🏻🎄❤

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Well Kate, if my parents don’t want to come down, I have our friends for a celebration. 😘❤️🥂♥️💖😘

@paris0551 7 ай бұрын

Happy 2024 to two lovely people. Thanks for the Advent vlogs, they were fabulous. Pleased you are back safely Stuart, but you must agree, Patrick did do a sterling job over Christmas. I hope the new year is full of good times for you both, and thank you for taking us on your journey. Take care, sending a big hug xx

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. What a great comment ❤❤❤ Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe

@pamorama 14 күн бұрын

You reminded me of sauerbraten, something I haven’t thought of for many years. my mother used to make it when I was a child and it was the only way I would eat meat. I feel like she made it with flank steak, but I’ve texted her to ask her what her recipe was. Those dogs of yours are so beautiful- I’d love to see them more and hear more about them! Do you show them?

@nancibishof6462 7 ай бұрын

It is easier to fish out rings of onion than small chopped bits of onion. I did not realize the recipe I made up for my cabbage side dish has its origins in Europe. I just thought the flavors would be good together. I sometimes do add a sprinkling of caraway seeds into mine to change the flavor. It is one of my favorite cabbage recipies along with my mother's cole slaw recipe that uses cabbage, pineapple chunks, and carrot. The dressing uses the pineapple juice with mayonnaise rather than vinegar.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Hi Nancy. That is so true. I also have prepared the cabbage with caraway seeds. They allegedly also make the cabbage easier to digest. 😊. Your mom’s coleslaw sounds delicious. Happy New Year from Colombe, health and love ❤️.

@jimford9873 7 ай бұрын

A master class of German cooking I will copy one day cheers Patrick and welcome back Stuart

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much dear Jim. ❤😊❤. I’d love to hear how it turns out. Love from Colombe and a Happy New Year 🍾🥂🍾

@lidijafichtner7080 7 ай бұрын

Thank You for sharing ❤

@julietlehrle-fry6696 7 ай бұрын

That floor is so stunning

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. We love it. It is the original floor from 1640 ❤😊❤

@ftwtexasstephens9629 7 ай бұрын

Patrick I always enjoy your cooking videos.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much. Hugs from Colombe ❤

@teepeeX 7 ай бұрын

I love gathering in the kitchen with Patrick, learning new recipes 😊

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. What a wonderful comment ❤❤❤

@rvaprep 7 ай бұрын

The Christmas Eve meal looked wonderful with camaraderie, who could want more. I also like to clean as I cook, but I’m not the great cook you are Patrick. All eight of the supervisors were fondly watching over you. Welcome home Stuart. Take care my friends, Ralph Rocchiccioli

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

We are all very happy and it was great company. 😊. Thank yo for the compliment. I guess, I could be more precise in cooking……. 😂. Sending you hugs and love from us and the supervisors. ❤😊❤

@looyosummers5796 7 ай бұрын

I love it when you cook.😊

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ❤😊❤ Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe

@looyosummers5796 7 ай бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Happy New year to you as well.🍾🥂❤️😊

@roseeamer5027 7 ай бұрын

I love you two wonderful people. My heart sings after watching your videos because you are so real!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Hello Rose. You are so very kind. Thank you so very much. Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe😊❤😊

@gnarbeljo8980 7 ай бұрын

It's always lovely to follow your cooking, you're a good cook and teacher! We make "surstek" up here in Sweden in the late autumn or winter, using Moose! The marinade is made of svagdricka, essentially mead (but not so sweet) rather a low alcohol beer, and white pickling vinager, whole allspice & white pepper, bayleaves, thyme and at least 10 dried, crushed juniper berries (a couple of onions and carrots too). The rest is like this exactly! The sauce is cooked on a roux with marinade, stock and cream and the dish served with potato, harecouvert, and carrots slung in warm butter, with potatoes (I always like a mix of roasted and honey glazed sticks of various roots like turnip, parsnip, celeriac, etc and whole cloves of garlic and fresh rosemary with moose) and rowan gelée or gelly made of black or red currant. It's fantastic! I wasn't at all aware this was so common across northern Europe, but it makes sense! Looks like you had a great feast! Hope Dad is OK. Wishing you a sweet end to 2023 and a marvelous 2024 full of exciting new discoveries, inspiration in your projects and much happiness! See you on the other side! Happy New Year guys! 🕺🤸💫🎆💕💋🥂🎉✨ Love/Jo

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Jo, that sounds delicious! How fabulous. I had quite a bit of family in Sweden (Malmœ and Götheburg). But we never visited in winter. Thank you for your thoughtful and informative comments. Very much appreciated. Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe and much love from us ❤❤❤

@tnt8092 7 ай бұрын

Ohhhh that red cabbage dish looked scrumptious, I’m going to have to try that, braised cabbage lover here….happiest holy season to you all, and blessings for 2024….❤️🇨🇦❤️

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe ❤❤❤

@JetteBell-cs6nb 7 ай бұрын

Nice to have you back, Stuart. Loved the read cabbage Patric🥰

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

I agree. So glad he is back. 🎉❤🎉. I absolutely love red cabbage. 😊❤😊

@jefflawrentz1624 7 ай бұрын

Happy New Year to all- looking forward to more vlogs in 2024!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Dear Jeffrey. Thank you so much. Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe. 😊😊😊

@lisaakinlabi 7 ай бұрын

One thing my Mom taught me was how to set a table for guests and in general how to entertain. I know I must have complained from time to time, but now I wish those days back again. Your table looked beautiful and welcoming and as always your food very desirable. I am sure it makes your friends and family very happy to have an invitation to dinner. When guests are well fed and the atmosphere beautiful, filled with fun conversation, it's a very successful gathering. Happy new years to you both! I know it will be filled with joy and success. 🥰

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Dearest Lisa. Isn’t it amazing how we wish some moments back that we didn’t quite love at the time. When I cook, I feel like my granny is close by. The art of the table is a joy. It was a success! Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe to you and your loved ones. ❤❤❤

@shirleysmith5394 7 ай бұрын

Stuart you were missed by everyone including Patrick, The cooking was the only thing that is getting me over the holidays. I will try you recipes for New Years thx much. Holiday greetings and love.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Yes he was and thank you so very much for your comment. ❤❤❤. please let us know how it turned out. Have fun and much love from Colombe 👍🏻🍾👍🏻

@stephaniegaromon3244 7 ай бұрын

Dear Patrick, you did a great job while Stuart was away. Your recipes are always mouth watering. Your friends are extremely fortunate when you both moved to France. Stuart, I hope you had a great visit with your family in the States. Wishing you both a healthy, happy, productive and peaceful New Year. xx

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Dear Stephanie. Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe. Looking forward to a good 2024 ❤❤

@chrismont5475 7 ай бұрын

When I make Red Cabbage with Apples only, & Cloves. Hubby is Dutch . IT is a Winter dish for the Dutch.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely a winter dish. Delicious in all different regional variations. I know one Dutch version, about 10 different German ones and a Swedish recipe. All delicious. Hugs from Colombe

@afolsom685 7 ай бұрын

What a hearty, warming meal for winter.😋

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

That is the perfect description for this meal. Thank you so much. ❤😊❤

@AvaT42 7 ай бұрын

I had never heard of a pascatarian! I had to google.😅. I like it when Patrick cooks, I feel like I am in the kitchen with him, having a cuppa while Patrick chats and makes deliciousness!!😁

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Sonia, I love your comment. So kind and maybe one day you stop by and we do just that! 😊❤😊

@normamurray4450 7 ай бұрын

I noticed the sweaters right away....they look good on you both....good choices Donna! Oh Patrick, I hear you on the cuisine choices....give me the ordinary, down home food. I love red cabbage, but I've only experienced the English version of cooked cabbage in vinegar and sugar.. sadly enough I'm allergic to wine! You did a great job on the video and certainly the meal Patrick!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Norma. Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe. Hope we get some important work done. ❤😊❤

@juliefairclough9409 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing all the things you do in your chateau life even the cooking! I look forward to your videos! Hope you both have a healthy, prosperous and happy 2024!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Julie. Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe, health and peace. ❤

@sandravitiello4278 7 ай бұрын

Another great cooking episode. everything sounds yummy. bon appetit.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Sandra. ❤❤❤

@user-hc9vi3oc7s 7 ай бұрын

Hallo Patrick, der Sauerbraten war bestimmt lecker.Ich mache den Rotkohl frisch,nicht aus dem Glas.Er wird mit Äpfeln,Preiselbeeren und Zimt verfeinert.Feiert jetzt Sylvester zusammen.Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland. Conny ❤

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Hi Conny. Ich habe viele Jahre den Rotkohl auch selbst gemacht. Ist schon lecker 😊. I just didn’t have the time and red cabbage is not grown here. Und natürlich, Preiselbeeren….. lecker ! Wünsche Dir ein Frohes neues Jahr. ❤😊❤

@kathywillis7459 7 ай бұрын

I think your video should have been called “Home, not alone.”😂🤪 looks like a fabulous dinner. You both look great in your sweaters. Nicely done Donna! Hugs!💖

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

😂😘🤣. That is so true Kathy. Donna did so well, we love them. Hugs and a Happy New Year ❤❤

@penihavir1777 7 ай бұрын

It’s always fun to see a different way to make cabbage. 🙂♥️ As you say, each country (or village) seems to have their own recipe, and I enjoy trying the different flavor combinations, even if I go back to grandma’s recipe another time. We fry and brown ours until “it’s sweet like candy” in butter (with salt, but no vinegar or anything else), and add browned butter on top. But I’ve added deglazing the pan with apple cider as my own twist, after trying a Scandinavian red cabbage recipe with onions, apples, and apple cider vinegar (not unlike yours, but no wine). I’ll have to try adding wine next time I get fancy. 😁

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Zoe I. I also love to make new versions of dishes. Always exciting. ❤❤❤. Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe

@cjtramm8 7 ай бұрын

Well done.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. ❤😊❤

@user-wf4ej9gf1y 7 ай бұрын

Looks like it was a yummy dinner !

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. MIT was delicious and I hardly had any leftovers….. 😮😊❤

@user-xd9gi2um9y 7 ай бұрын

Happy Holidays to you both 😊 looking forward to seeing more that you have in store for us all in 2024❤

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe. Thank you for your support. ❤❤❤

@margaretglaser6227 7 ай бұрын

yum yum

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

It was delicious. Happy New Year from Colombe, and much love ❤️.

@bigboy77dk 7 ай бұрын

In Denmark we also often serve red cabbage, but I almost feel like you prepared it, as we would, if the cabbage was fresh? Most will probably buy it already made, in a jar, like you did - but then, it does not really need to cook/simmer, because it is already done. Instead, we might also add some red wine, some orange juice, some finely grated apple and/or onion, whatever you like - and then simply heat it up to a boil - and serve hot, to accompany various meat dishes (pork) 😊

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely. The canned cabbage can be simply warmed up. I like to add more ingredients and then let it simmer so the ingredients melt together. There is no red cabbage fresh available in our region of France. But I have cooked it from fresh for many years. 😊

@donnablake5358 7 ай бұрын

Are you kidding me! Oh my gosh I’m love your sweaters. They look amazing. Honestly you both look amazing. Ok now I’m watching the vlog but just had to mention the sweaters! So honored

@JourneytotheChateau 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 💕😍😘

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Love you. ❤❤❤❤ Love it. And you

@christahornberger8593 7 ай бұрын

I made rouladen, potato dumplings, and red cabbage for Christmas Eve. Unlike my mother, only the rouladen were totally “ from scratch” as we say in America. My dumplings come from the German company Panni, and I improve them as my mother did. The red cabbage is also from a jar. They already have apples in them, and then I add spices like my mother. I’m not going to say how many decades it took me to master gravy like my mother made it. It was a fantastic meal. Glad to see that u also take some of the same short cuts but cook to your heritage❤️

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Hi Christa. Isn’t it great to have some shortcuts but to have the heritage intact? I have used the same dumplings but this meal I made them from scratch. ❤. Delicious. Love rouladen as well. Huge thank you Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe

@pamkullman8839 7 ай бұрын

I love the floor in your dining room! Happy New year!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. It is the original floor from 1640. 😮😊❤. Happy New Year

@jbr7300 7 ай бұрын

I just noticed the dining floor as well and it is beautiful! How fabulous to have that intact since 1640! ✌🏼

@deniereynolds6119 7 ай бұрын

I hope you had an amazing Christmas holidays and that your New Year is full of laughs, good health and grace. Love and hugs from me to you two! ❤❤

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

My dear Denie. Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe. Much love to you and your loved ones, much laughter, and health. 💕❤️💕

@helenguilbeault1197 7 ай бұрын

Wishing you both a fabulous New Year. Look forward to see what you will be up to renovating your beautiful chateau.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Hi Helen. We were talking about the next projects….. 😊. Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe

@helenvolk7299 7 ай бұрын

I always enjoy seeing your cooking sessions and love to see you using your home grown and home made ingredients. Thanks again, for sharing! I hope you all enjoyed the meal together with your friends.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Homemade or grown ingredients are wonderful, you are absolutely right. We had a lovely dinner and everyone ate too much 😂😂😂. Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe ❤

@clarefoskett9959 7 ай бұрын

Delicious food, 😊😊😊😊😊

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. Not much left over 😂😊😂. Hugs

@clarefoskett9959 7 ай бұрын

I'm off turkey 😃 😋 hugs.

@carolynewilliams1194 7 ай бұрын

I love watching you cook Patrick. You make everything look easy, and tasty! 😋Have a wonderfully healthy and prosperous New Year!🎉 Both you and Stuart. Not forgetting your gorgeously dogs. See you next year. ❤🎉

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Carolyn, thank you so very much. Happy New Year to you and we see you next year 😊❤😊

@williampierce2356 7 ай бұрын

Congratulations Patrick. You were a good boy and welcome back. Spencer and I'm going to keep this short. I am enjoying following this journey and will continue. What I have to say is have a wonderfully blessed Happy New Year and God bless you and your family's🎉🎉🎉

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Dear William and Spencer. Thank you so much for your mindful comments, support and input. Wishing you a very Happy and healthy New Year. Hugs 🥂💕🍾. Bless you

@connievanlewe7762 7 ай бұрын

Hi sweeties. You did great filming while Stuart was in the States. The marinaded meat would have been so delicious. Your red cabbage(rode kool) dish was almost what we eat in the Netherlands. We eat it with stew and mashed patatoes. Have a Great New Years Eve. All best wishes for 2024. Mist important keep on having fun. Love you guys. Hugs and kisses also for the furries 🥰😘🥰❤️🐕🐕

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Love you too and have a wonderful New Year’s Eve. 😊❤😊. The food was delicious and we ate a lot 😂😂😂. We will have fun and make progress. Huge hugs from Colombe

@angelatorlop4319 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas boys!! I hope you all had a lovely Christmas. I have never heard of 'studding' apart from something you do with male animals and Contruction work!! I learn something new every time I watch. I had a go of making the delicious peanut butter fudge and after I get over the sugar coma it put me in (I can not believe that I used to have sweet condensed milk in my tea growing up) I am going to make it again. I t was a right hit.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂. It is quite a sugar bomb, isn’t it? Studding is also great for venison. So glad you enjoy our vlogs. Love your comments. Happy New Year to you and yours ❤😊❤

@turawolfe2841 7 ай бұрын

So glad I had lunch and was not hungry!!!! Because these fab cooking videos make my mouth water and sends me off to my kitchen but your cooking is not there! Oh goodness.........The fudge was almost too much for me! I loved seeing the dogs run outside thru the window over your shoulder as you worked magic in the kitchen!! Looks like your guest had a wonderful time at your feast!! Good, so good you were wise leaving the ladder act for another day!! Happy New Year to both of you and all the four legged darlings!!! Happy!!!! Happy!!!!!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for a wonderful comment. Happy New Year from Colombe, health and love ❤️, also from our pooches. 🐾🐕🐾

@pattywethington3764 7 ай бұрын

The food looked delicious!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

👍🏻💕👍🏻

@iu.5146 7 ай бұрын

Lovely red cabbage. I make it the same way and LOVE IT. Happy New Year and many more chateau adventures in 2024. Can’t wait to see what you have in store.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Isn’t it delicious? ❤❤. Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. Hugs from Colombe

@nancystich5863 7 ай бұрын

Beautifully set Christmas table and you didn’t burn down the house !😊😊😊😊happy , healthy and fun New year for you both . Lots of love 💕 💕💕

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Hi Nancy. Thank you indeed. Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe ❤❤

@mariedowling3837 7 ай бұрын

Love your new jumper and cardigan - Donna knows how to keep you warm and in style 🥰 Glad that Stuart got to see his family and that Patrick, in true Home Alone fashion, had a fabulous dinner party, compliments of his grandmother's recipies and his prowess in kitchen - and Frauke's seasonal gloves 👐A very happy and successful New Year to you both 🎉

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Donna picked amazingly gorgeous clothes to keep us warm. ❤❤❤. Stuart was glad to see his family and I was blessed to have our wonderful friends here with me. I miss my granny and she’d have loved to cook in this kitchen. Sending you much love from Colombe ❤😊❤

@cliffhorman6846 7 ай бұрын

Gee, playing catch up again... It has been a wild Christmas season here in Australia!! Fires and shocking storms from one end to the other!! I have never see anything like it... My Christmas day was washed out and postponed until Thursday!!! My Christmas is usually outside due to numbers and heat in my events area lol.. Noahs flood! But in the end on Thursday it was goose, turkey, duck, roast pork and baked ham, 11 vegetables and trimmings! It was a proud moment! Patrick, I loved the red cabbage short cut! It wasn't pickled cabbage was it? I love it with pork belly! You meal looked lovely as did the table. Its in your DNA for sure to set a beautiful table. Love to you both 😘😘🎄

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Happy New Year my friend. That sounds like an eventful time you had. Awful to have such extreme weather. So sorry. Did you mention that you had a shortage of food. 😂🤣😂. Scrumptious. Tha cabbage is regular canned cabbage that has been cooked. I love it. And there is no fresh red cabbage in our region. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2024. Love from Colombe ❤😊❤😊❤

@cliffhorman6846 7 ай бұрын

Yes, a food shortage lol... although I do cook for a lot of people. I will like making your cabbage dish sunshine 😘😘@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452

@sandrariordan7558 7 ай бұрын

Food looked great Patrick. I would like to make this for a German 🇩🇪 Christmas in July when it’s nice and cold and we can light the fire. I was wondering what cut of meat you used and what quantity? Love your videos - thank you so much for producing them. ❤

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Hi Sandra. Thank you so much. Good idea to wait for the cold period of the year….. this is no dish for summer 😂. I use round or bottom round. For the 7 of us I used 5kg / 11 pounds and had hardly any leftover sauerbraten. Stuart will add the cooking video as a plain video, now talk beforehand and include the potato dumplings too. 😊. Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe❤

@carolesmith6620 7 ай бұрын

Patrick the meal sounds and looks amazing and sharing a nice meal with your friends and the table setting was beautifully decorated, Stuart was missed whilst over in the States visiting his family hope your dad is well by the way 😊.All the very best for the New Year 🎊 take care and see you both soon 💕🌼🤗

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Dear Carol. Thank you so much. There were hardly any leftovers. 😳🥰♥️. Stuart’s dad is better and indeed we are all happy that Stuart is back. Happy New Year and hugs from Colombe

@carolesmith6620 7 ай бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 you are so welcome Patrick and I am happy that Stuart's dad is doing a lot better and on that note I wish you both health, wealth and happiness all the very best for the New Year and not forgetting your fur babies 🎉🥂💕

@glenyscallaghan1195 7 ай бұрын

Happy Holidays

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. ❤❤❤

@deirdrecerasa3932 7 ай бұрын

Lovely! Your guests looked very happy and comfortable. Glad the pups were happy too. ❤

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much. We were really relaxed and had fun. Hugs from Colombe ❤

@chateaudelannoy 7 ай бұрын

loving the table settings Patrick 😊loving red cabage but i always seem to have been the only one in the house . hope you had a great time with friends , much love Yx

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Darling Yves. Hope you had a great Christmas. Stuart doesn’t eat cabbage, he cannot stand the taste, so I make it when he is traveling 😂😂😂. Happy New Year from Colombe, health and love ❤️. And May your renovations go smoothly.

@jeniferpollonais6546 7 ай бұрын

Patrick you are such a good cook! Your dinner guests are always sure to have a good treat! Happy New Year to you both, Stuart and Patrick! 🎉🎉🎉

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Happy New Year to you too. And thank you for a huge compliment. 🥂🥰❤️

@karenlawson4263 7 ай бұрын

Happy New Year !

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Happy New Year from Colombe, health and love ❤️.

@kathyeyesopen4078 7 ай бұрын

Love your sweaters! Good choice for each of you. Patrick I’m going to try your red cabbage recipe. My friend from Germany makes a version I love but yours looks yummy too. Hope you both had a wonderful Christmas and the Best New Year! Stuart, hope your Dad is well. Love to you both😘😘😘

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Kathy. Let me know how you like the red cabbage. I always love to try new recipients. We had a good Christmas and hope you did too. Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe and looking forward to your comments this year ❤😊❤

@BruceKasl 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Patrick for the cooking lesson. The food looked delicious, your table decor was beautiful, and everyone had a good time I'm sure. Parties with good food and good friends are always fun.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Bruce. It was wonderful. Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe ❤❤

@leahtreck1083 7 ай бұрын

Aloha Patrick and Stuart, your supervisors are adorable🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🥰. I only have one supervisor and she keeps me on my toes, especially at night because I’m such a Nite Owl, and by 2 am. if Mommy doesn’t get in bed with her and SETTLE DOWN - headphones on and all - oh boy, do I get the eye rolling vibes. She’s such a good influence on me. Patrick, the way you sauté👏🏼. Now I have to go out and purchase some onions, sauté them in mucho butter, and make a meal of them (that’s how my Grandmother from Poland made onions and it’s been passed down)and you are so right - never brown the onions. Thank you both for sharing your so wholesome, enjoyable lives with us. Looking forward to spending New Year’s with you🎉🏰.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Dear Leah. We love our supervisors and you have one who is extra caring. How fantastic ❤❤❤. Thank you for all your support. Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe

@sandradavison4259 7 ай бұрын

Happy New Year from Brisbane Australia

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Hi Sandra. Wishing you a Happy New Year too. Health and happiness from us at Colombe ❤❤

@lisac1110 7 ай бұрын

L9ve to watch you cook ich habebauch von meiner oma gelernt Das erste war einlaufsuppe ( eggdroop)alles alles liebe und einen guten Ritch ins never jahr hugs and kisses seeya next year 🎉🎉🎉❤😊❤😊

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Ohhhh, die suppe mit Eggdrop wurde auch in meiner Familie bei jeder Familienfeier serviert 😊❤😊. Frohes Neues Jahr von Colombe 😊

@labellevieinnormandy819 7 ай бұрын

😘😘😘😘

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Happy New Year from Colombe, and much love ❤️. Hannah, we hope this year will be amazing for you 😊❤😊

@Diane-ue5mt 7 ай бұрын

Your helpers are the best😍 I'll bet the meal was fabulous. So good to have a meal with friends🥂

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

The helpers are just a joy. Unless they bark without interruption for 10 minutes 😮😂😮. The meal was a huge success and it is so comforting to have a group of friends who are family. Love from Colombe ❤❤❤

@lindamounts2193 7 ай бұрын

Wishing you both the happiest of New Year's and many blessings. Linda in Oregon.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Dear Linda, wishing you the same. Huge hugs ❤❤❤

@murialpack5350 7 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Guys! 🥳😁🥳 “No one to pick up your remains” 😂 You are so funny Patrick 😂😂😂

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe. 😂😂😂. Well, I was actually thinking that no one would know to feed the dogs 😊😂😊.

@clivecarser7356 7 ай бұрын

Happy new year to you both !!! Really looking forward to the chateau adventures of 2024 🥂🥂🥂🥂 .oh and the jumpers look great the colours suit perfect, ❤❤❤

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Dear Clive. Thank you so much. Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe. Planning the new renovations now….. 😊❤😊.

@rosemariedeschenes7013 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful table setting and that meal sounds delicious 😋 Wishing you a happy new year 🎉🎊🎆😍😘

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe ❤😊❤

@chrisbrun6085 7 ай бұрын

🍾🍀Have a good start into the new year and best wishes from Florida! 🥂🌴 I use the same recipe and brand of red cabbage from a jar when I am cooking in Germany - for me its the best brand😀 As always, lovely video of your cooking, Patrick. Maybe I should try making Sauerbraten at least once...😀

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Happy New Year to you 🥂🍾🥂. It is great red cabbage. I bet you will love sauerbraten and it is such a scrumptious dish and really not that difficult to make, please let me know if you do 😘👍🏻🎊

@miroslavalewandowski7434 7 ай бұрын

Ich wünsche euch ein gesundes neues Jahr. 🎉

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Wir wünschen Dir auch ein gesundes und frohes Neues Jahr. 🎆

@sue7190 7 ай бұрын

Sounds a good recipe, I will definitely give it a try. happy new year. ❤

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Sue. Let me know how you like it. Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe

@johnwilliamtuckey2796 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Dear John William, Happy New Year from us at Colombe, health and love ❤️.

@johnwilliamtuckey2796 7 ай бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 ❤

@johnalonzi8353 7 ай бұрын

All looks lovely happy new year❤ Kate

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Hi Kate. Thank you. Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe ❤

@angelapa9513 7 ай бұрын

Happy New Year dear Châtelains 🎉❤🎉

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Darling Angela. Thank you so much ❤😊❤. A Happy New Year to you too from your friends at Colombe. ❤

@shawnalupinacci8408 7 ай бұрын

Amazon has a lot of really good vegetable choppers. It will change your life! I love mine 😁

@JourneytotheChateau 7 ай бұрын

👍

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Hi Shawna. For me chopping veggies is like therapy . 😂😂. It is so enjoyable. But for time savers in the future I might have to look into it. Hugs from Colombe ❤

@johanrahan3189 7 ай бұрын

Think its time jane cooked something for you lovely pair She always appears to be sat at yours or someone else's table .......Happy New Year to you both so looking forward to seeing your next adventures Much love from Derbyshire UK xxxx

@AtlantaGarden 7 ай бұрын

It's possible that she's a terrible cook and they wouldn't want to suffer through it - LOL! 😅

@JourneytotheChateau 7 ай бұрын

Jane cooks for us all the time. Right before Christmas she hosted a delicious luncheon as well as a holiday dinner party at their home. We don't show every detail of our personal lives on the vlogs.

@johanrahan3189 7 ай бұрын

@@JourneytotheChateau Thats good to hear xx

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

When Jane cooks, she doesn’t film. She does amazing English cuisine. I love her roast beef and vegetables. I assume that, once she will have her kitchen remodelled, she will do some cooking episodes. Happy New Year 😊

@danielintheantipodes6741 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video! The cuisine looked delicious! Have a fabulous New Year! I am nervous about open fires. I have never had one.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend. Wishing you a wonderful New Year’s Eve and happy 2024. The open fires are usually safe but we will add iron wood burners and tubes in the chimneys. Much more energy efficient. Hugs from Colombe ❤❤

@vickisasso543 7 ай бұрын

Had to catch the vlog late today (preparations for New Year's Eve). Patrick, you hosted a great meal for your friends! You both look "so dapper" in your new sweaters!! Glad that Stuart is back at Colombe and wishing you a very HaPpy New Year for 2024!!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Darling Vicki. Have a happy new year, health and joy. I’d love to know what you prepared….. 😮😘. I’m a nosy person. 😊😂😊. Love from Colombe ❤❤❤

@lt1jane 7 ай бұрын

Patrick you cook like I was taught! Doesn't everyone put the liquid into their cans/jars to clean them out before adding it to the dish? I too can cook good, basic food, but it's not going to be served in a fancy way. Fancy, pretty dishes are a pain to serve!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

I did love to watch my granny cook. 😊. I agree, good honest food is lovely. Fancy arranged is just not my style. 😂😂. Huge hugs. ❤

@Al-cd2bk 7 ай бұрын

Happy New Year, chap's ❤❤🙏🙏🙏

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Happy New Year from Colombe, health and love ❤️.

@sprivate1333 7 ай бұрын

loved how you do your cabbage. hoping you both had a very nice Christmas. Hugs!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Hugs and a Happy New Year from Colombe. ❤❤❤

@lindadaum9408 7 ай бұрын

Happy New Year. 🎆

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Happy New Year from Colombe, and much love ❤️.

@Gayane790 7 ай бұрын

To wish you both a very Happy New Year! Thank you for making 2023 such a delight! See you next year! 💕💕♥♥

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Gayane for your comments and your support. Wishing you a happy 2024! 🥂😘🥂

@_Tiamat_. 7 ай бұрын

❤🎄💚🎄❤

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Happy New Year from Colombe, and much love ❤️.

@rmil4531 7 ай бұрын

Oh Patrick you are a Maverick🤩🤣😵‍💫. Alls well that ends well. I rather liked the cabbage recipe, it’s slightly different and looked tasty. A very Happy New Year from Bonnie Scotland to you both. Thank you.💕❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️💕

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ❤😊❤. The cabbage is really tasty. Wishing you a Happy New Year from Colombe and hope your winter is not too brutal in Scotland. Hugs 💕💖🥂

@AtlantaGarden 7 ай бұрын

I thought your dining room looked very elegant this time - not too over the top. Very nice! And your kithen looks so good now. Happy New Year to you both! 🍾🥂🥳

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 7 ай бұрын

Hank you so much. Happy New Year from Colombe, health and love ❤️.