The Chateau Harvests, Journey to the Château de Colombe, Ep. 45

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In this week's episode, Patrick and Stuart share all of their harvests from this season at the chateau, including elderberries, blackberries, figs, and sloe berries, as well as what they made with each of them. Patrick also shows/shares his process of making fig chutney.
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@sharipalmer3514 Жыл бұрын

For only 5 months you've done amazing things! 💓

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Shari. Thank you very much and it is so kind of you to comment. Love it. Hugs. 💗

@edwardulrich1515 Жыл бұрын

To me you seem to be very active in doing things around the Château. You need to do things in their seasons so to say. Now is the season of harvests and food storage/ canning. There is no point in decorating rooms when the electrics, walls, floors and infrastructure aren't finished. You can prepare as you are by readying the materials that will eventually become the room decor. Do things that make sense to you and at your own speed. Don't kill yourselves by trying to please the viewers that want instant gratification. Your core viewers are patient and willing to enjoy any content you provide especially if there is history or skill knowledge involved. It is easier to build from scratch than to employ restoration techniques and the original Château was not built in a day, not in a week, not even in a month, so we're with you for the long haul. Great work Stuart and Patrick (and family). 🏰

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Dear Edward. What an entirely wonderful and insightful comment. You are, of course, 100% right. There are thé works for each season and with restaurations and necessary updates (as requières by law), we try to work smart. It is so true that building from scratch is easier. Never thought about it and it made me smile to realize what you wrote is so true. Ha! We are prepping for some rooms. Getting input for fabrics and furniture. It will take a few years before we are where we want the chateau to be. And then there are the outbuildings. 😮. Love your comment and we appreciate it tremendously. 💕💗💕

@rhondadean5455 Жыл бұрын

That's such a beautiful turn out of food. Hope Patrick parents will be with him and pups while Stuart travels.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

My parents went to Normandy and had a great time enjoying long walks along the beaches. I was so busy with the dogs and projects that I slept within minutes of going to bed. Stuart is back and all went well. Love your comment. Hugs from Colombe 💖💗💖

@lindasteinhauer1951 Жыл бұрын

Love watching how you guys seem to be loving your life in France. Your laughs are contagious. The US lost two good ones, that's for sure.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Linda. That is such a wonderful comment. We do love our lives here in France. You are so kind. Hugs from Colombe. 💖🥰💖

@lindasteinhauer1951 Жыл бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 🥰

@susannejohnson6904 Жыл бұрын

Listening to you talk about all this great preserving. You should offer "Cooking with Patrick" during the harvest season. I think that would be soo much fun.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Susanne. I like the idea. I just never thought much of what I do. This is wonderful input. 🥰💖🥰. Thank you so much. 💖💖💖

@jonimarchese7655 Жыл бұрын

I agree as they say, "slow and steady wins the race," and being happy with the end result is so important then getting things done just so they are done. There is no time frame you are working against. I will take what you give us when you do. Love from N.Y. Ciao

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hello Joni. Thank you so much. We very much appreciate your wonderful comment. This support is what keeps us going. Huge HP hugs from Colombe. 💗🥰💗

@LCamp-cr7fs Жыл бұрын

Lovely content! I can imagine the goodies served to future BnB guests and sold in your future farm shop. While you cannot renovate, you can still garden, revamp/prune, sort through out buildings, make plans, research styles ... so many things to do! You’ll never run out of chores and content.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much my friend. There will be yummy jams for future gusts and chutney for our dinner parties. I have done a mini amount of gardening while Stuart was in the USA. Loved it. There is plenty of work we can do during winter. But we can garden till December and start again in March……. How about that. In Woodstock it was no gardening from November to May…….😢😂 🥰. We will have fun inside I promise. 💖💗💖

@crinkle2649 Ай бұрын

I have never had chutney, but that looks and sounds delicious.

@janehampton6717 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, really enjoyed watching you make of your preserves. 5 months, you've done loads, well done 🎉🍸🎉

@irisf.9355 Жыл бұрын

Boy, people can be critical. You are doing it the right way, slow, careful and correct. I totally enjoy everything you vlog. It is all so interesting. Thanks for sharing.

@JourneytotheChateau Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Iris. Most people, I think, are well meaning and give input. Some are very pushy. But that’s 2-4….. love your comment. Thank you so much. 💗🥰💗

@boessheila50 Жыл бұрын

Yes. The boys do a very good quality of work...for sure no short cuts because they r restoring to near original Chateau with as much re usable wood etc as they can.💥 Fantastic workmanship🤩💯❤️‍🔥

@boessheila50 Жыл бұрын

Why would ppl be critical? It's not right to criticize anyone. PATRICK AND STEWART HAVE PLANS AND AGENDA ON THE PRIORITIES OF ORDERING SOME CONSTRUCTION ITEMS THAT R NECESSARY, PPL DONT REALIZE ITEMS TAKE TIME TO COME OR FETCH FROM SUPPLIERS!! I offer suggestions as I did about excess fruit or the drip juice jam sieve. ONLY FOR GOOD. I do not believe anyone should be NASTY or CRITICAL. THESE GUYS DONT DESERVE THOSE COMMENTS!!!

@valw3212 Жыл бұрын

If you had been busy painting and decorating we would not have seen your wonderful preserves. Thank you. (She say with her mouth watering.) ♥

@sylviastead9970 3 ай бұрын

When I worked I was a project manager even though I am retired each project I do on our home I still create a project plan to make sure we don’t have undo work and waste money ❤

@wandadunn2907 Жыл бұрын

Dieu merci pour les preserves! I'm with your Mom, Patrick; I want to taste it all. Cheers to trying new things. Love, love the music on this episode. And save a jar of that fig marmalade for my visit, please. 😍

@JudithBisson Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gentlemen, I am feeling so much better after watching you both. You have made my day a little better, ty to all during the chat. I feel like I’m part of a big family. 🙏❤️🙏 I’m thinking that since fall is my favourite time of year, maybe I should plan my work away trip in late August/September. That way I can help you with harvest 🌾🌾🥮🥮🍓🫐🍁🍂🌼🌻🌻🌻🌼🥰

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi there Judith. Makes me feel so happy that the vlog made you feel better. The chateau community is truly wonderful. People really care and there is so much heartfelt support. We were surprised and are grateful for all the love and care we have received. Fall is amazing here. We’d be happy to have more help. Renovating hopefully 3 bathrooms this winter. 😮. Stay safe and hang in there. Big bear hug from us I. Colombe. 💖💕💖😘

@sharonhayes4308 Жыл бұрын

You two will be figged out with all those Figs, loved the look of your Fig Tart. It looks yummy 😋😋😋

@donnamoore8361 Жыл бұрын

You two must feel so good about yourselves. Think of all your accomplishments including selling and buying homes. I am sooo jealous and love your vlogs ❤

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Happy Friday Donna. You were so very kind. Now, having thought about your comment……. It is true. We bought our chateau, sold our home, moved across the Atlantic. I sold my company, we bought and registered cars (not great in French)….. thank you so very much for making me look at how far we have come. I love that you love our vlog. 😘. Hugs.

@cgannis2251 Жыл бұрын

Oh my juices, jams, jellies, tarts! Great job.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Not done but it’s so rewarding. 💗💖💗

@caroomsan9552 Жыл бұрын

Interesting looking stove, electric and gas. You all are making my mouth water. Really like this video.

@JourneytotheChateau Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

It is great to have both. And I’m glad you find our cooking mouth watering. What a great compliment. Thank you so much. 👍🏻💖👍🏻

@lynngunning6952 Жыл бұрын

Wow!! All that in your old kitchen. Can you imagine what you’ll do in your new one?

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

I knotweed right?! I can fit only one copper jam pot. On the new stove it’ll be the two. The possibilities are amazing. Thank you Lynn. Hugs. 💗🥰💗

@susanfabian1521 Жыл бұрын

Stephanie was raving about the jam you'd given her💕

@JourneytotheChateau Жыл бұрын

That is sweet of her! She has done so much to inspire us, so it is the least we could do!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

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@rosebudame Жыл бұрын

All I can say is YUM!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

It is quite yummy. I have to think of ways to send it to a few select people....... 🥰😃😃

@rosebudame Жыл бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Me ! Me! Me! LOL

@Cenepk101 Жыл бұрын

Love your toasted pepper/ cardamum - was wondering about the ginger - then ! You brought it out. Excellent, Patrick. I REALLY enjoyed this fascinating video.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. And Ginger is a must. 😘💗😘

@glenyscallaghan1195 Жыл бұрын

Your pantry must look amazing . So many tasty treats.❤❤

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

It does look quite yummy….. if I may say so myself. …. There are preserves we have to let sit for a few months….. I am not the patient type 🤪😂🤪. Hugs from Colombe. 💗👍🏻💗

@randyterry9672 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy seeing the daily life as much as diy and chateau decoration. I think you will attract more viewers by making the vlog about your whole life.

@janekeleher3090 Жыл бұрын

Patrick- you are amazing to put up all those preserves!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jane. It’s all because of my grannies and family. I watched it as a child and helped. Huge hug from me 💖🥰💖

@janekeleher3090 Жыл бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 I'm so happy I found your channel. Stuart and you are a great couple. and multi-talented. Can't wait to see the window treatments!

@diannasmith3851 Жыл бұрын

Do not let your subscribers push you into renovating when you have not done the basics. Roof , structural integrity , electrics, you are on the right path.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Love your comment Dianna. So much appreciated. 💖🥰💖

@diannasmith3851 Жыл бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 My husband and I have run a design and construction company for over 40 years, still do a few small projects for our older clients. The client is always right and in this case it is you two:) Town officials, in France this seems to be the Mayor, structural engineers, your insurance company concerns are your advisors. Especially as the public will be in your cottage from time to time. I should add Fire Marshals :) Enjoy your projects!

@margarettodd6277 Жыл бұрын

You can’t rush getting the electricity sorted out. It gives you more time Brocante hunting.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Margaret. Loved having you here. What wonderful company you two are. Can’t wait to see you again. We got a parcel and card from you and will respond soon. Love you two. 💖🥰💖

@nikkicat71 Жыл бұрын

For all the hard work with the fruit, it is so worth it when you open a jar and know you made it from your land. I wish i had fruit on my land. I have 1 apple tree that barely produces. I do have veggies though and can tomato sauce and chutneys and salsas, dill pickles, mixed veggies, spicy mixed, pickled green beans.. sweet pickles, canned bruschetta topping. When my neighbor gives me her apple harvest i make apple sauce and canned apple pie filling.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Nikki. Your list makes my mouth water. That is amazing and most people have no idea how much time it takes but it is equally rewarding. And getting the harvest preserved is so satisfying. Thank you so much. Hugs from our canning station to yours! 🥰💗💖👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@calliegauldsheher7284 Жыл бұрын

Love watching you seasonally harvest and preserve all that goodness. I am now going to try making some chutney. Thanks for the recipe.

@juliamcgrath3364 Жыл бұрын

You are doing so well in a short time. I hope regardless of the frustrations you are really enjoying your new life!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Julia. Thank you. We do really love our new life. Being busy is good for me. 😘 love your comment. 💗🥰💗

@connievanlewe7762 Жыл бұрын

I really like your channel. You're so enthoustiastic with everything you do. And i love the way you explain everything. Keep it up🙂

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

You are so kind. Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. We will follow your advice. Huge hugs from us in Colombe. 🥰💖🥰

@connievanlewe7762 Жыл бұрын

I have so much respect for inspiring people like you who take on a huge project to restore and protect these beautiful houses. Love you🥰

@colleenj225 Жыл бұрын

I renovated a 1924 home, under 2,000 square feet. Re-wiring the knob & tube took a crew of 4 to 6 electricians two months plus the patching & painting. That is an important foundation & safety measure. I would suggest (if any way possible) that you treat plumbing the same way. Best wishes!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Colleen. Wow that is a lot of work. We are lucky that one wing of the chateau was re-wiered a few years back and it was a good electrician. 🎉. You did a fantastic job. And yes, we will try to fing an ingenious plumber too. We do think alike. I love it. Safety first is what we thought. Hugs from us and thank you. 🥰💖🥰

@jimford9873 Жыл бұрын

You two I don't need to see what you're restoring in the chateau you both talking together paints a picture and your day to day life reflection are a joy great videos guys

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim. Love your comment. So kind of you. Happy Friday! 👍🏻💗👍🏻

@Cenepk101 Жыл бұрын

YUM Sloe Gin & chocolate dipped berries

@JourneytotheChateau Жыл бұрын

I know, right??? 🥰

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

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@susanfabian1521 Жыл бұрын

As far as I'm concerned you don't have to explain a darn thing to me. You guys have renovated homes before and you know what you're doing.

@JourneytotheChateau Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Susan! I think you hit the nail on the head with this comment. We are not new to renovation, but many viewers have not bothered to watch all of our episodes to know that.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

I love your comment. Thank you so much. 💖👍🏻💖

@laurenstrayer800 Жыл бұрын

LOOKS SO YUMMY. THANK YOU AGAIN TAKING US WITH YOUR JOURNEY. TAKE YOUR TIME AND DO IT RIGHT!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lauren for being with us on this journey. Love your comment. 💖🥰💖

@JeanWhatman 9 күн бұрын

Zhen you get your next blackberries try making wine with them , its the best wine I have ever tasted .

@janegendreau484 Жыл бұрын

I would never question what you and Stuart do, Patrick!! It's not my place, and I have the utmost faith in the decisions your make regarding YOUR chateau!! I too, love making jams and jellies!! It's such a feeling of accomplishment when you can taste the results and share with friends and family!! The fig tart looked so delicious, as well as the chutney!! Well, I realize I'm 2 days late & a dollar short, but I enjoyed your 🎥 so much!! Blessings my darlings, hugs to the babies and my dearest regards to your parents, Patrick!!! 🇺🇲

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jane. We try to work smart, not fast. 😂I completely agree with you. That feeling of accomplishment is unsurpassed with preserves. I love it. The chutneys are amazing. Truly. You are right on time. My parents thank you and send greetings right back. Huge hug to you from us at Colombe and our dogs too. 🥰💖🥰😊

@caronich Жыл бұрын

What's not to love!🥰👍

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Carol. I agree. 💗🥰💗

@susanwatson1599 Жыл бұрын

Folks need to remember that chateaux were built well before modern utilities were available and retrofitting the building properly for the amenities we expect today is a time consuming, tedious and expensive task that often requires the removal of older shoddy work not up to modern standards. Not fun stuff to film. But we still enjoy watching the the other activities like your cooking demos and of course those fun shopping trips. 😊

@JourneytotheChateau Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Susan!!!! 💕💕

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Susan. You are absolutely right. We will just do it the way we believe it is right and will restore the chateau to stand here for another 300 years. Glad you enjoy our other activities. Huge hugs from Colombe. 🥰💗🥰

@susanwatson1599 Жыл бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 thanks Patrick I am thoroughly enjoying your "journey". The French are so lucky to have people, like yourselves, ready to take on the monumental task of saving these beautiful homes.

@TalkTalk44 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful delights to be eaten or perhaps I should say "Wunerbar"! Thank you .

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Winder bar is perfect. Love it. Hugs from us in Colombe. 💗🥰💗

@laurentboucher3860 Жыл бұрын

Bravooooo quel travail en cuisine pour préparer tous ces produits c’est très appétissant☺️☺️❤️❤️❤️

@danielintheantipodes6741 Жыл бұрын

I also like my chutney to be thick. Even commercial, overly sweet chutney is delicious! Yours must be amazing! You are doing things the right way. The old English saying: 'Slow but sure wins the race' is perfect to describe what you are doing. There is no point putting the icing on until the cake is totally cold! Which is what Stephanie did, she waited for her cake to go cold and now she can focus on the icing! In her pre-channel days, she got the basics taken care of and people forget that. Thank you for the video!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hey there Daniel. It is a.aging with cheeses and even on pizza 😳. In the past, we wanted things done and had to do a few renovations twice. Ouch. That is stupid, especially since we don’t have trust funds 🤣😂🤣. And we have the dogs who want attention. And you are absolutely right, Stephanie did a ton of renovation work over the first decade she owned her chateau. Most people don’t know I think. Love your comment. Hugs to you from Colombe. 🥰💖🥰

@betsywashburn9106 Жыл бұрын

Elderberry jam is wonderful. I wish I could find a bush, and blackberries make a good wine.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

It is delicious. Fingers crossed that you’ll find a loaded bush full of elderberries. Cheers. 🥰💖👍🏻

@nadeansimmons226 Жыл бұрын

I love figs and fig rolls. The school where I teach has a beautiful one in the Garden to Table garden.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Nadean. That is great to have the Garden to Table garden at school. Really important for kids to understand. Love it. And figs are amazing. Although I m running out of jars 🤣😳🤣. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏻💖👍🏻

@mattlaramie5400 Жыл бұрын

Hello, Hello ! OH MY GOODNESS ! Just love, love, love these recipes. I am a gin drinker and so is Stephanie and all of the La Lander gang. We are going to need a factory Patrick ! Ha, ha ha ! The figs are also a favorite of the chateau as you know from you're wonderful chutney they rave about. As a kid my father and mother had major fig bearing trees on our property. The best I've ever seen or tasted ! So happy you have this wonderful natural resource. I'm off to work so must keep this short, but love and hugs !!! ❤🌴❤🌴❤🌉🌉❤🌴❤🌴❤

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Matt. Unfortunately iam not a specialized as you so for me it reads: I’m a drinker. 😮😂🤣😂. We have spent a fortune on gin to make the preserves. 😳🤪. Cheers to that. I made yet another version of fig jam today. It amounted to 18 pounds….. 🎉🍾🎉. FROG jam. Fig, red berries, oranges and ginger. It is very tasty.having the figs right from the tree is just so much better in taste. Funny how we travel back in time with just a fruit. Don’t work too hard 🥰😳🥰. Hugs and much love from Colombe. 😘💖😘

@debbieosborn9464 Жыл бұрын

You will enjoy your bounty this winter 😋

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

In front of the fire. Yes please. 🥰💖🥰

@IPC0101 Жыл бұрын

Fig chutney is delicious, take care with all that gin !, great video

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi there. It is so delicious. Most of the gin is going to be gifts for all the wonderful people who helped us here. 😮😂. Than you. Hugs from Colombe. 💗💖💗

@starlightone6948 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful vlog again. Just keeps getting better. ❤️🇨🇦. It takes time to do a good job and that is what you are doing. People need not compair.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

I love your comment. Thank you so much. 🥰😘💖. Very kind of you.

@louiscecere5636 Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness gentlemen, it all looks so wonderful!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Louis. I’m glad you like our preserves. 💖🥰💖

@kimisays2040 Жыл бұрын

Fig Newtons comes to mind

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

I know……. Wish I liked them more. So I’m making more fig preserves 😳🤣😂🤣. Hugs. 💗

@kimisays2040 Жыл бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Yup, I do not like them either @

@rhondadean5455 Жыл бұрын

Great job guys. I'm amazed.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Rhonda. Thank you so much. Very kind of you. 🥰💖🥰

@eleanorchapple8772 Жыл бұрын

I only made 57 lbs of preserves this year and believe me getting, collecting, preparing, cooking and sterilizing and labeling is time consuming work. With all you have done in the kitchen I’m amazed that you have the gite renovated and rented, the roof that your friend fixed you have made the chateau fairly livable and you have taken care of those awesome dogs. We have seen John working on the electricity. Anyone who has done anything in a house knows electricity is key. Without it you have nothing working from phones to computers to stoves an so much more. Just show your brocante visits and cooking and I’ll be happy. 😊

@JourneytotheChateau Жыл бұрын

Love it! Thank you, Eleanor!! ❤️

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Eleanor. Holly cannelloni. 57 pounds. All by yourself. We are around 80 pounds plus sloe gin….. 🤣. You are right. It is a lot of work. Most people today will have no concept. And of course, there is daily life too. I feel blessed that we have each other to share the work. I love your comment. Thank you so much for your support. 💗🥰💗

@boessheila50 Жыл бұрын

These guys r amazingly hard workers. They work their priorities very well😍💞

@antoineguenette2390 Жыл бұрын

Crabapples and vodka is also very good. Excellent on vanilla ice cream

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Sounds scrumptious. Thank you. 👍🏻💖👍🏻

@vickirickman5828 Жыл бұрын

Toile is beautiful.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Vicki. I agree. 300 years and it is still pretty. 🥰👍🏻🥰

@dianayavetz6286 Жыл бұрын

Have you ever heard of FROG Jam? It’s a combination of Figs-raspberries-oranges and ginger. It’s delicious. Maybe you can find a recipe and try it next year. Great episode!

@JourneytotheChateau Жыл бұрын

Wow! I would love to try that! 🥰

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Sounds absolutely delicious. Thank you so much. Hugs and can’t wait 💖🥰💖

@marycarson6927 Жыл бұрын

A little tip for the elderberry, after you cut them stick em in the freezer for an hour and they will fall off the stems

@trinahayden747 Жыл бұрын

This was fascinating for me to watch you making jam,sloe gin,etc…Love your copper jam pot and all you jars and labels look splendid ..Two people with so much talented..Ahh and the tart looked delicious…Thanks for sharing …

@JourneytotheChateau Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. So very kind of you. I started to film making yummy French dishes. Stuart did a great job with the labels. Thank you for watching. Hugs from Colombe. 🥰💖🥰

@Cenepk101 Жыл бұрын

Hey - I tune in for you two gentlemen- not your weekly performance scorecard. Chateau living demands arranged priorities & a tempered pace. God Bless !!!!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Bless you. Yes, it needs a slower pace. Huge hug. 🥰💗🥰

@cindypratt6633 Жыл бұрын

Patrick you are amazing. Did you learn how to do all this from your parents and Grandparents? You said you like to cook, where you ever a chef at one time? Anyway just enjoy watching your vlogs. Thank you.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Cindy. Yes, I learned from my parents and grandparents (and great aunts). All I do is passionate cooking. This is the first time that I will cook for a paying audience……. Please wish me luck! 😳🤪🥰. So glad you like our vlogs. Thank you. 💖🥰💖

@jenwhitelife2464 Жыл бұрын

Hi fellas, very enjoyable today. Thank you for sharing your cooking methods with your fruit. That was fun and really quite beautiful. Are you thinking someday of sharing that in your shop your Chateau shop? Some chateaus have shops and some chateaus don't. It's just a thought. I'm completely ready for Elderberry anything, Blackberry anything and fig anything. I remember picking elderberries as a child for my mom to do something with I'm sure she made elderberry Jam for jelly. You're new fabric is beautiful

@JourneytotheChateau Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jennifer! Yes, we have discussed having a little chateau shop to sell merchandise. I am sure it will happen in the future. 🥰❤️

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi there. How are you doing? Yes we have a companion fabric for the bed crown curtain. Bedding will have to wait 🤣. We are planning on using our flannel bedding from the US. So nice and warm. To find bedding here is a nightmare. There are no sheet sets…..😮😮😮. I love pueblo style. So pretty. Ohhhh. Our puppies. Like Bella, our like to eat things when young… 😳. Oh well. I hope you find the perfect covers for those pillows.

@amyogden7376 Жыл бұрын

I loved watching what you did with your harvest - yum yum😋

@JourneytotheChateau Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Amy. Thank you very much. So glad you enjoyed it. Hugs. 🥰💖🥰

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

My laptop stopped working Thank you all for watching. Now over to Jane and Not Quite a Chateau vlog. much love everyone

@susanfabian1521 Жыл бұрын

I love those guys! Thanks for turning us on to them! I saved the videos from both vlogs about your roof repair & have watched them several times!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

@@susanfabian1521 i love it. Thank you so much 🥰💖🥰

@marilynnash1197 Жыл бұрын

My goodness you have been busy. It all looks very tasty 😊😊

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Marilyn. Yes and it is tasty (that is the judgement of people who had our preserves, not me) 😂😂😂😂. Big hugs. 💗🥰💗

@josephveall6897 Жыл бұрын

I have sloes in the freezer 6 years old still good for gin! They keep for ages and better with age🥂🥂

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Joseph. We will accumulate in the freezer. 👍🏻🎉👍🏻. Just made another batch. Sloe gin is delicious. Thank you so much for the tip. Best from Colombe. 👍🏻💖👍🏻

@sandyangel4243 Жыл бұрын

Elderberry jelly is the best

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

It is quite yummy. I agree. 💖👍🏻💖

@donnasteinberg1398 Жыл бұрын

I love your cooking and don't mind not watching paint dry🤪! It's all good and you must live, love and eat!! Im jealous that you have so many figs. They are very expensive here in the US. So, enjoy all your bounty. Much love from a chilly Massachusetts 💕

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

I love your comment Donna. I agree with you. We need to show all the those do and be real. We don’t have people in the background working and the. Pretend we are doing the work. Unfortunately that is happening a lot. There is a real fig attack happening. It’s fantastic. I’d send you some but oh customs won’t let me. Don’t be too cold in Massachusetts. We had a chilly 2 weeks too. Hugs my dear. 🥰💖🥰

@valariebresee4450 Жыл бұрын

YUMMY YUMMY That looks so good, good job Patrick

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. You will love when Stuart starts baking in the renovated kitchen. And I will be happy to give cake away…..😂. Huge hugs darling. 💖🥰💖

@dianneminutes2008 Жыл бұрын

All your jams and chutneys look wonderful....so glad you gave your time with the Parents...enjoy...

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hey Dianne. Thank you very much. We love our time with our parents. 💗💖💗🥰. Big hugs. 💖🥰💖

@roberthossen8354 Жыл бұрын

Gentlemen, I solemnly promise, next year I coming over to taste your delicious preserves and chutneys and help you out in any way I can as an art historian, perhaps help you restore furniture etc (yes, I can 😉).

@JourneytotheChateau Жыл бұрын

Sounds great! 💕👍👍👍👍

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Robert. Can’t wait. Hugs. 💖🥰💖

@gayejani350 Жыл бұрын

Excellent episode. You sure are busy. Loved seeing all what you are creating from your gardens and love you guys!🤪🇨🇦

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Hugs from Colombe. 💗🥰💗

@Cenepk101 Жыл бұрын

Oh MY GOODNESS… I had to pause the video to write : I AM SO JEALOUS OF YOUR ELDERBERRY!! Not to mention your exquisite gadgets !!! Will resume watching now. PS. My fig harvest is in September. I must say- by the end I was glutted of figs. But !!! I brought out the preserves for pork. It was delicious baked on pork tenderloin with dijon mustard.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

I can completely relate to you 😳😂🤯. Still so many on the tree. And we harvested already about 140 ponds……. And there are at least another 100 pounds up there. One more preserve Sunday. Elderberry is amazing. I agree. We used the chutney on Pizza.….. it was delicious. Figs are great with goat cheese and we are in goat cheese central here. 🥰😘🥰. Huge hugs from us. ❤

@joellamartin7973 Жыл бұрын

I love your stove-to have burners in the back- would love because I have my whole stove like the burners on your front part of your stove and I can't cook with pans that aren't flat bottomed, so I can't use the blue hot water canners here in America. But I use to can stuff, when I had a gas stove, I also was raised with my Grandma and Mom that canned everything and yes, we all helped. I miss the wonderful smells coming from chili sauce and mustard pickles.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Joella. It does bring back many memories. I’m right there with you. I will aim for salsas next year too. The electric burners are not my favorite. We will have 2 on the new one just in case we have no gas. We have the pots to use on them. It feels like my grannies are still here when I can and cook certain dishes. ❤❤❤. And I love the smells. Thank you so much. And a big hug. Cheers to memories. 💖👍🏻💖

@hollyrose1505 10 ай бұрын

I love figs! I’d sit in the tree til I was sick 🤣🤣🤣 Love watching you can. I hope you used good gin 🤣🤣 Love this vlog. Outdoor work would be good videos too. Freeze drying fruit and veg is another option. Can preserve for 25yrs and can be reconcentrated any time. I’m sure you’ll be able to find a sponsor! You can make your own vanilla too, get the pods and throw in a sealed big jar w vodka. ♥️🇫🇷🏰

@jaysonbelyea8981 Жыл бұрын

Lovely as always.❤The progress you’ve made in five months is nothing short of remarkable. So keep on doing what you do so well. Patrick, I loved your Julia Child segment. We need to find you a big, frilly apron, with lots of pink flowers and lace. If I had your address I would send you one. Bon appétit! Much love to you both.❤❤❤

@JourneytotheChateau Жыл бұрын

Here you go, Jason! LOL Château de Colombe 22 Lieu-dit Colombe Saint-Baudel 18160 France

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

You are such a kind and caring man. Thank you. We don’t see what we did, only what we have to do. Meyers Briggs has me as Always Room For Improvement…….. 😮😮😮😮. 😂🤣😂. I’m almost as tall as Julia was (she was 7’8 right 🤣😂🤣. Love the comment. Made me laugh. Thank you for that. If you send ruffles, I will wear them. 😘🥰😘. Much love to you and your hubby. Hope your home is coming together smoothly. Hugs to you two. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@jaysonbelyea8981 Жыл бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 LOL! You may regret saying that. They’ll be in the mail on Monday. (I got you three fabulous aprons, in hopes at least one will fit, given you’re so tall.) ❤️ All is well here. We’re pretty much all settled in, for now. New flooring, new furniture, and lots of new art. Won’t do much more now that winter is setting in. We’ll start on a new kitchen and master bath remodel in the spring. Kisses 😘😘😘

@innergrandma7963 Жыл бұрын

One of your best videos to date. You two are very wise and I'm glad your giving yourself mercy regarding your renovation timeline. You are still getting to know each room and what it wants. I'm also very happy you are using all the fruit on your land. Summer is the busiest time of year on a farm. Growing and preserving. Fall is my favorite season. It's a time to relax from all the summer work with the anticipation of cool mornings and the smell of wood smoke that just soothes my soul. Not to mention the preparations for the holidays. Your food looked delicious. Blessings from GA.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hello there. Your comment conjured images of our chateau in the fall. It is magical. Thank you for your support in our slower approach. We do want to do things right. Yes, summer is very busy and we ate almost at the point of starting to concentrate on our indoor work. And you are right, the fall is magical. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Hugs. 🥰💖🥰

@ile9223 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for reminding me to stop by the Asiabutikken here home in Kongsberg to get figs 😀 yes this don't grow in Norway 😭 but chutney we love ❤️❤️😘😘

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi there. I have been to Norway many times as a child. Wonderful country. Get some figs and enjoy making your chutney. I love it. Greetings and hugs from Colombe. 🥰👍🏻🥰

@susanneking2524 Жыл бұрын

I’m tuned in, but don’t have chat today. Looking forward to seeing you!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

🥰💗🥰. Thank you so much Susanne

@IreneSonni Жыл бұрын

Yay! Another vlog to look forward to! ❤

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

We adore you. 🥰💖🥰

@leighevans1489 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous preserves. Gin infused sloes and vodka infused figs - sounds great . Yes please :)

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi there Leigh. Thank you so much. They are delicious (according to my parents, John and his wife, Tony and Jane and Martin and Margaret…….. ). I love them too but that is not good enough 🤣😂🤣. Anytime you are close by! Hugs from Colombe. 💖🥰💖

@brendabanacka4519 Жыл бұрын

When I don't have very many blackberries I mix in half mulberry's makes a wonderful jam

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Brenda. Like the Mirabelles, the birds ate all of the Mulberries. Darn Love the idea and will try next year! Hugs. ❤❤❤

@larryr.johnson3048 Жыл бұрын

Perhaps you should make some ‘figgy pudding’ for when you wish everyone a Merry Christmas! Johanna Maine USA

@frankgyori2740 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Love to see how well you boys compliment one another. Incidentally, if I happen to run out of brown sugar, I add small amounts of molasses until the flavor is as you like it.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Frank. They don’t sell molasses here in the stores. 😩😡😩. I think we work really well together. Stuart will order molasses for next year’s canning season. Huge huge from Colombe. 🥰🥰🥰

@melanieward6576 Жыл бұрын

To help pick the sloes you need to buy a berry picker. It is shaped like a scoop with metal teeth attached. It will save your fingers!

@melissahalbert9455 Жыл бұрын

Get the basics done first, Plumbing , electrics, So that you can begin on a foundation that is firm. All that cooking, can't wait to see plans for the kitchen! Love y'all so much!!! 😘😘😘🐘🍷🍷

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Melissa. You are the best. How kind of you. We thought so too. Basics and then the fun stuff. 💖💗💖. The cooking is like a vacation for me……. I know I m weird 😂🤣😂. Love you right back. Hugs. 😘😘😘

@rosemariedeschenes7013 Жыл бұрын

If only I lived closer as I love figs, sloe berries, pears and elderberries juice. What a harvest and bounty. Love the copper pots and your cooking equipment. Well done. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Rosemarie. You’d be in fruit paradise. I adore the pots and we are looking for larger ones. My dad gave his away years ago and is now upset he did. He’s so cute. Thank you so for watching. Hugs. ❤❤❤

@lyndaking5538 Жыл бұрын

So, enjoy your videos.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much. That is very kind of you. 💖🥰💖. Hugs from Colombe.

@lisaakinlabi Жыл бұрын

LOL I have run into crazy ladies like that while thrift shopping. 🤣 At a church sale a lady actually stole an item off of my husband he paid for when he put it down briefly to pick up another item. At least she didn't want to punch him. 🤣 OMG you had an incredible harvest and what a wonderful stash for the pantry. I wouldn't even know how to make all that food. What a blessing to have the skills to create a feast to share. Working smart - brilliant! 😊

@JourneytotheChateau Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Lisa! Stealing at a church sale? LOL 😂😂 She was looking to board the express train to hell? 😂

@lisaakinlabi Жыл бұрын

@@JourneytotheChateau LOL that's what I was thinking 🤣

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi darling Lisa. I second the train to hell theory! That is just wrong. 🤣. I learned from 3 generations of women and my dad. I am lucky. I hope I can pass on some of it. Maybe one day we will have a chateau cooking weekend. ❤❤ Yes, we try to work smart. We did our mistakes before 😳 Hugs my dear and our best to your hubby.

@lisaakinlabi Жыл бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 The ladies taught you well - great skills to have! 😊

@waltercook4868 Жыл бұрын

Love the sound of bubbles boiling and the look of scrumptious fruit. You should consider recruiting a choreographer volunteer. You could do a whole West End Broadway show set in the kitchen. I'm certain it would be a hit!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Walter. That is a wonderful idea. Sondheim might have been a bit to heavy handed 💖🥰💖🤣😂🤣. Love your comment. What a fun image that conjures in my mind. It’s Ratatouille meets Wicked. Love it. Huge hug. 💗😘💗

@lindamounts2193 Жыл бұрын

My fig tree was loaded and neither my husband nor I like figs so we gave tons away and let the birds enjoy the rest. I admire all your goodies with your harvest. Good job.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

That is too funny. I am looking at the remaining 150 pounds……. We have plenty of birds enjoying the figs and I’m happy about that. Thanks for your lovely comment. Hugs. 💗🥰💗

@conniebaldino1081 Жыл бұрын

great job guys! No wonder you've been MIA for several days.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. It is a busy time of year. Hugs. 🥰💖🥰

@paris0551 Жыл бұрын

Your cooking looked wonderful, I’m very envious of the figs but you’ve certainly put them to good use. The toile is beautiful. Remember it’s a marathon not a sprint. Take care xx

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi there Paris 05. Thank you so very much. The figs are amazing. And the preserves are a great way to span winter with some amazing tastes. Thank you for the reminder. Yes. Marathon it is. Hugs. 💗💖💗

@jfs59nj Жыл бұрын

Good God that’s a lot of fruit!!! Excellent job, Patrick!!!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you John. There are still so many figs… 😮. It is wonderful. We have given away about 70 ponds of figs to friends. And I send John and Jane home with chutneys or jam on a regular basis. Big hug from Colombe. 🥰💗🥰

@sarahlovesdonuts9601 Жыл бұрын

I’m hoping for an entire “Cooking at Chateau de Columbe” playlist…with segments in time warp💗💗💗

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

You are on to something. There will be recipes on the community sites when we have some time this winter. In kg and pounds.

@joaquinavargas5490 Жыл бұрын

My favorite fruit are figs. So wish I was there! That fig tart looks to die for. I am so glad your not letting the fruit on your land go to waste! So enjoyed your video, hello from Texas and happy harvest!!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Joaquina. Figs are delicious. I agree. The tart was yummy. We try to preserve what we can and still leave some for the birds and bees, 🥰🥰🥰. Thank you so much. Hugs.

@katiemcdonald3562 Жыл бұрын

Wow❤How yummy‼️AND GOD BLESS YOU BOTH for taking all these « kind suggestions »???….. in such a loving manner! As usual your laughter and smiles make your vlogs so inviting and entertains! I wish you could respond to some of those “helpful comments” like we respond here in Texas “Ain’t our first Rodeo”😂😂😂😂❤ Already looking forward to next week!😊

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Katie. I absolutely love you. Your comment made my day. Thank you so much. Thank god there are only very few comments like that but you are right….. it ain’t our first rodeo. 😂🤣😂. Can’t stop smiling. Much love from Colombe to TX. 🥰💖🥰

@katiemcdonald3562 Жыл бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 So glad I was able to make you smile. You and Stuart make me smile every time I watch and rewatch your vlogs❤️

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

@@katiemcdonald3562 🥰😘🥰

@bertocross Жыл бұрын

Wow, that chutney looks delicious! 😋 It'll go beautifully with some goat's cheese and a glass or three of wine🍷It's best to take your time with your renovations. I know it's all going to be fantastic and I don't mind waiting to see, well not too much 😘 xx

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

😂. I know, I feel the same. I’d rather finish yesterday……. The chutney is also yummy with pizza….. but on goats cheese or Brie…. Devine. Thanks Robert. 🥰🤣🥰

@bertocross Жыл бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 My favourite pizza is anchovy and black olive, not sure that would be a good combination with your chutney. We only have an ancient, but prolific, pear tree in the garden of our Victorian house. The pears are only good for cooking, so next year I'm determined to make some pear chutney. Make a change from pear crumble, pear pie and pear tart. 🤣

@catherinemtc7795 Жыл бұрын

LORD that’s a lot of work with the Figs. Better you than me. 😀 However my Brother In Law has fig trees and I will show him this vlog. He can make it all and I’ll eat it. 😂

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Very smart Catherine. I love it. Just make sure you closely supervise 😳😂. I hope you like my take on of the recipes (I almost never follow a recipe….. a little creativity goes a long way). Hugs to you. 🥰💖🥰

@aprildixon8922 Жыл бұрын

I'm from Alaska things sometimes are hard to get here, I'm on a island called prince of Wales. I've made my own brown sugar with molasses added to white sugar mix really well ...

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Great tip April. Thank you so much. Stuart will order molasses now. Not in stores but Amazon has it. Hope you have a great weekend. 👍🏻🥰👍🏻

@Cenepk101 Жыл бұрын

I’m All for soaking excess figs in vodka. ( I made chutney as well - it was a glut of figs ) Yes Yes. Figs & vodka. Works for me.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Figs and rum is great too….. with ice cream….🍾🍸🍾👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻