One minute in and Apero dinatoire sounds like when I eat all Trader Joe’s appetizers to clean out the freezer. 😁🤭

@jolab1810

11 ай бұрын

Reminded me of that, too!

Beth, you never disappoint. I so admire your cooking and entertaining skills and your stamina.....never been to France but thanks you I get to spend part of my day at your lovely home. Now please rest and enjoy your vacation.

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

Ha! Oh I am! :) Lots of beach days and yummy meals! :)

Beth makes even premade and frozen food look fabulous. Love that your daughter are helping you so cute.

What a great party. The food looked delicious and the table was so nice. You really inspire me to do better when entertaining.

Beth! This whole trip series has been simply fantastic. I'm glad you had a mind to take us on the journey. I've truly enjoyed every video. I found them to be heartwarming, informative and at times comedic... truly a splendid blend of events. Thank you so much for taking the time to share!

love your party prep vlogs! they are so inspirational and beautiful

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoy them! Always fun to share!

Ooh we have Picard in Japan. I was there actually not long ago but I too was suspicious despite so many people recommending them. But you have convinced me Beth! I will give them a try next time. May have to save up for the Tokyo prices but gosh they look delicious! We just had yet another birthday and another Beth's Chocolate Birthday cake yesterday. Wonderful as always!

So glad the convenience foods worked out. The fireworks were the perfect reward for all your hard work shopping, prepping, serving.

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

Ha! Right?! 🙌🤣💕🇫🇷

You've just confirmed all my reasons for loving living in France. They may be bureaucratic in lots of ways, but they certainly know how to enjoy themselves, and especially how to organise big festive communal beanos. Picard is very good, and even every little village has a first class bakery, with patisserie to die for.

This video series is my favorite!! Thank you for the fun review of the frozen food. Excellent!!❤

I love Picard! My husband grew up eating lots of their food. My mother in las nickname is madame Picard. We have Picard shortly im Switzerland but sadly they didn’t survive long

I love your home in France! I would never want to come back to the States.

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

Ha! I know I love this house, because we designed it knowing what all the issues are in the LA house! So it's like a second chance to fix all the disfunction in that kitchen and house ha!

Hi Beth from York England love how even when you try to keep it simple your table always looks inviting the decorations but the food looks yum your daughter is so like you a natural in front of the camera happy days

Love, love, love your videos!!! You are so right. This type of party is still a lot of work. I did it for my Mother in law's 90th birthday, but once everything was served, I was able to enjoy and mingle with our guests. 🎉😅.

Too wonderful again Beth! I was reminded of shopping at Les Halles in Avignon during Christmas! The French really do things better! Your daughter is so adorable and sweet. What a lucky girl you are. Thank you for the video

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

Aww thanks! Yes, she and her older sister are great little helpers. It’s so cute to see them excited about learning to entertain as well!

@zlatinkaquinones3733

11 ай бұрын

@@EntertainingWithBethIt runs in the blood

I really enjoy watching your videos particularly this one. You're such a calm person and I love seeing your daughter help you.

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

Aww so glad you enjoyed it! Yes so great to groom the next generation of helpers!! 🤣💕

In my house we have what we call a Nosher's Run which is basically a collection of store bought snacks and appetizers that we can graze as we like. This reminds me of that but on an upper scale. I like that this is a reminder that you can find some really good store bought foods that save you time, if not always money. Sometimes you can save both. Sometimes it is worth going to the upper end markets to find those special items that your regular markets don't carry.

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

Yes!! So true!!

Oh my goodness, I wish I was a guest at your parties❤️❤️❤️ they are amazing🤩🤩

Yay! Thank you for hosting another party. Although I feel guilty for asking you to host more because of how time consuming they are. It turned out great! Really jealous of how accessible great and quality foods are in France. I enjoyed the video. Excited for more videos from you in France! :)

You are an amazing hostess, and both of your homes are so perfect for entertaining. Orly (spelling?) is a terrific assistant. Your family seems so cohesive and loving. I was in Paris for Bastille Day in 2005 and it was quite the celebration (and super hot that day). After my week in Paris, I joined my sister and her family in the Loire Valley where they were enjoying a house swap with a French family. We loved shopping at Le Clerk, but I don't recall Picard. In Idaho, where I now live, we have long days like you do in France, and we must stay up quite late in order to enjoy the fireworks on the 4th of July. It's kind of hard to get used to!

Great fun video. I just love watching you entertain. You can even make frozen food elegant. Everything was lovely. 👏🏻😊

I have an island home across from Hilton Head SC and this is how we watch fireworks from the beach…no traffic, just jump on your golf cart afterwards and go home. It truly is the best❤

"But you know me, I like a good fuss!" This is the BEST and it resonates with me because, well...sometimes one must make a good fuss over food and parties regardless of the "stress free" catch phrase we all toss about. I've been loving your series on France!

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

LOL! Isn't it the truth?! I always have people say that to me "We'll be there, but don't make a fuss!" Ha! And I'm like, "But why not, that's the fun part?!" HA!! 😂❤️

I could go for one of those chocolate cream puffs! Yummy! It all looks fantastic.

Everything turned out so beautiful, what a party!

I feel like your husband goal in your relationship is to help you to just relax. You are a beautiful compliment to each other.

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

LOL! That's a good way to put it! We have totally different skills that DO compliment each other! I would have totally put those pants on a bit wrinkly, yet he ironed them! LOL!

So many wonderful ideas! Can you put some in your suitcase??Lol Proud PaPa!!!👏🏻👏🏻

So fun! You did a great job with the party Beth!!

That WAS a lot of work! But also so much fun! I love the idea... but I'm not sure it's easier. lol. And I'm with you Beth, I think we'd all go NUTS for a Picard here in America! ☺

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

Right?! It could be dangerous ha! So glad you enjoyed it!!

Great vlog to see as I am having guests for lunch in two weeks and due to back issues can’t stand and cook. Wish I had Picard here to help but think Trader Joe’s and Costco will do.

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

So sorry to hear about the back issues. That is the worst! Yes, Trader Joe’s and Costco can definitely help too! 👌💕

What a fabulous party Beth! I know exactly what you mean about doing something new and not know if people will be well fed! Beautiful set up!🎉❤🍁

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

Ha! Yes, it was a little dicey there for a moment, but it all worked out great and then everybody had a great time and that’s really all that ever matters. Ha ha!

i just love your channel. It is always full of such fun and happiness. Love from Cape Town

Nice food! A lot of times an announcement is necessary for people that a shy lol

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

Right!? if people don’t come to the food, you just have to bring the food to them the passing really did work wonders! Lol!

wish we had a Picards in the USA I love your videos they are always beautiful thank you

Another great video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

❤So good to be on vacation through your videos!

Nothing excites me more than seeing a new party prep video from Beth! So many great ideas and you really think of absolutely every aspect of making your guests comfortable. Serious inspiration!

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

Aww thanks so glad you like them! :) But I still say a sit down dinner party is easier LOL!

I simply LOVE your channel. It makes me so happy. Thank you for sharing.

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

awww I'm so glad you enjoy it! :) Thanks for stopping by and joining me!

My husband and I watched fireworks right next to the pentagon this year. Figured it was better than actually trying to get into DC! We were lucky to get a parking spot at all, but it took 3 hours for us to move more than 10 ft trying to get out! 🤣 that beach show looked amazing!

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

Oh no! That's sounds crazy! Ugh! Yes the beach was the perfect setting to watch the show! SO much fun!!

Beth your parties are always so fun & full of delicious looking food! Makes me jealous not to be there hahah

Thanks for sharing Beth!

I actually love going through the frozen food aisles of any foreign grocery store: you get a real glimpse into what the locals actually eat on a regular basis! Thank you Beth for showing both the valuable tips and the learned lessons of entertaining large crowds!

Beth, my dear, listen to your wonderful hubby, and just chill and enjoy. Your organizational skills are superb. Great as always. You did amazingly well. Yummm 😊😊😊

Your home kinds of look like your place in California. It’s beautiful! I like how you organized everything so well. Fun gathering! 🤗

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

Ha! Yes my sister said when she visited that the French house is like the grown up French cousin to the LA house ha!

This video is the best so far. The shopping, organizing, setting everything up and eating all that great food. And your husband ironing was the cherry on top for me! Fireworks .... yah seen those before. You make the most entertaining videos. Do they give Emmy awards for KZread videos? Thanks again Beth 😍

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

LOL! Aww so glad you enjoyed it! These summer French vlogs are such a fun little creative vacation for me, from the regular recipe content. Because I can shoot them all with my phone, and edit them on my phone too! Ha! And it's also fun to tell the little stories along with the tips and tricks too! So glad you enjoyed it!

The food looked amazing, love the mini burgers.

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

They were So good those mini burgers!! 🤣👍💕

In London you can get Picard frozen food delivered from the grocery store. It is my favourite go to for dinner when having a busy day! I'm sure it's due to the Lycee being down the street.

I absolutely love your videos Beth. Especially the ones in France!! You have such a great personality and have such a fun perspective! I just got back from a trip to the Loire Valley and Paris! My second summer in a row to vacation in France. So love watching your videos …makes me feel like I’m still there enjoying the French culture :). Thank you!!!

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

Aww that's so nice to know! And I get what you mean! When I'm not in France I really love to follow Everyday Parisian, she has an awesome blog (and social feeds) that makes me feel like I'm still in France! everydayparisian.com/

Oh Beth I can’t tell you how much this video made my day! I enjoy all of your content but especially today. When I studied abroad in Paris in 2015 I LOVED picard and it was a blast from the past to see you there. I never felt more French than when I was able to chime in about how much I liked shopping at Picard as well 😂

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

LOL! Aww so glad I could bring those memories back for you! It really is a great place!

We do love Picard here in France. And you can absolutely trust the frozen pâtisseries too there. My advice: have all of it defrost in the fridge during the day, il will cook quicker and more evenly. The pain surprise are a nightmare to defrost, put it in the fridge tha day before. My favorite: the accras (abroad section) in the air fryer.

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

Oh my yes the accras! We buy them at Hyper U as the man fries them up, and then gobble them up on the car ride home ha! They are SO good! Next time will look for the frozen ones at Picard! Yes I bet they are great in the air fryer!!

AMAZING and beautiful! You are right about appetizers being more work even when premade and/ or store bought. I much rather serve a simple cheese board, a big lasagna, salad and garlic bread. Cheesecake for dessert and call it a day. It would have helped if everyone brought an appetizer and their own platter. Never let men decide on how to entertain. 🤪 😂 You went thru so much more work!

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

LOL! Oh that just made me laugh out loud! Isn't it the truth?! Bless their hearts! I think my husband just gets antsy sitting around a table so for him, a grazing party standing up is a dream come true! LOL! But now I can say "I've done it!" and next time, we're going back to a sit down dinner LOL!

Apero Dinatoire, my kind of party food! It's like the French equivalent of Chinese Dim Sum. I often do parties full of Trader Joe's Frozen, fresh and prepared foods. So convenient, easy and delicious. I also add a few of my favorite recipes too. If Picard was in my area of the US, I be so all over that place! Thanks for taking us along and of course for sharing your great entertaining ideas and tips.

That was a lot of work, but everything was amazing!

What a fun video. I loved it…..Picard scored……merci Beth🪻🪻🪻

Beth, the nightlife in France is just so beautiful.

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

Oh yes! It is! :) So glad you enjoyed!

Everything looks wonderful. The quality of the food looks great. Your remarks confirm that. I wish we had that here in the states. I do not think we will ever get the quality down. I so enjoy this series looking forward to more. Have fun.

You are definitely the hostess with the mostest. What an amazing buffet and your daughter is such a chip off the old block. Great video Beth. Love your French home, it's stunning.

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

Aww thanks I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :) It was a fun challenge to share!

I have made your recipe for the tarte soleil au pesto Rosso and it turned out great. Reminder to self to make it again. Great video as usual.

Loved this video party looked great💜💜💜💜

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

Oh it was fun! So glad you enjoyed!

this was so much fun!!!!

Beth, Orlie is cracken me up...she is a stitch and goes with the flow about everything....what fun to have daughters....(says a mother of 3 sons).....thanks as always, for sharing your life and adventures....greetings from Hilton Head, SC

This was such a fun blog! The food looked delish and your tables are always perfection! Then a walk to the beach for fireworks-so fun!! 💥 Thank you for sharing with us. And I love your sweet laugh that punctuates your conversation. 😊❤😅

@jeaninelambert8625

11 ай бұрын

*vlog (autocorrect 🙄)

Beth everything is so lovely! I love hosting myself and it’s so rewarding seeing a beautiful table set up with colorful food💓! Blessings!

I agree with you. That looked great, but a dinner is less work. (And probably less expensive).

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

Right?! I think it is less work and I dare to say less expensive too! But everybody had a great time and it was fun just to try it on for size so that I can say I’ve done it the next time my husband brings up the idea! I have evidence to point to that a dinner party is way easier. Ha ha ha!

OMG! I love watching your video's. The best parties, your upbeat spirit. Make's me look forward to returning to France. Now I want to live in there permently!

The goat farm was amazing and so interesting. I love the goats, the kittens and all the animals on the farm. What a great experience. That's going to be a great cheese platter for you all tonight 😋

Beth, this kind of party is fun and can be done any time if you have a good stack freezer, thank you for sharing your ideas. On the same line, you could try to do one with preserved foods, if you have a pantry with preserved food and some whipped cream in the fridge, you can make a beautiful meal including the dessert. Just one visit to the Carrefour preserved food aisle and you are all set! And, as a side note, could you share with me where you got your dining room table? It is exactly the kind I am looking for. Thank you!

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

Aww so glad you enjoyed it! We actually had the table custom made because we couldn't find anything this long and we really wanted a table that could seat 16! So it was just easier to have one made to the exact dimensions we wanted :)

I thought those silicone molds were the answer to my dreams until you and others mentioned the uneven cooking result. Thanks for saving me from disappointment. Another fabulous video, thanks Beth!

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

Yeah I know they look tempting but I just find they don't bake evenly! You can see my sweet canele video and see the pan I like best! kzread.info/dash/bejne/n5qc07t8gdCWm7g.html

What a beautiful spread of food Beth - you are awesome 👍🏻👍🏻. Have a wonderful summer in France, from a beautiful Vancouver Island, Canada 🇨🇦

Picard!! Is wonderful. Buy their products all the time especially at Christmas.

The food looked delicious! A great party! We had a party recently and I did half the party with prepared food. What a time saver!

The fireworks were beautiful! All of that food, it's amazing that it was frozen or refrigerated. I've never seen anything like it. (I live in Southern California too)

Thanks a million for spending the time to make the videos and share. Your party looked gorgeous, elegant without being showy. You have a decidedly unique style and talent. Now Picard- Picard is also great to cut on prep time for vegetables , fantastic to make a minestrone without having to wash and dice all the vegetables. And frozen rhubarb for crumbles anytime….I do miss Picard to stock my freezer with basic ingredients. Looking forwards to your next video !

How fun!!! You wouldn’t have needed to convince me to eat- I love bite size food. You can try so many things 😉

What a great party! Thank you for inviting us to all see BTS. I love your trays and boards- so beautifully arranged. A big “great job” to your sweet daughter for being so helpful and supportive 😊 She looks like such a fun partner in crime. ☺️😀 Your house is fantastic!

@entertaining with Beth! I had to pause the video to write this comment…. Savory cannelles? What ? Please - please make them on your channel! I know you have sweet desert ones, but I didn’t know savory was a thing . Looove your videos.

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

Yes! There are also savory Madelines too!! A great one to share on the channel soon :)

@cutterfly143

11 ай бұрын

@@EntertainingWithBeth please Beth- can’t wait !

The party looks delightful, I am loving those white plates/platters. And, as a side note, how did you get your husband to iron your clothes? 😀 Your daughter is lovely and your husband has a lovely accent. Great series.

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

It's really funny, but that man loves to iron!! He doesn't cook a thing, but is AWESOME with laundry and ironing! We al have our skills! Ha!

@valerietaylor8668

11 ай бұрын

I’m French but I lived in the states for 35 years. Picard would do amazingly well here in the US! The quality of their products is incredible.

Beth you are the Queen of entertaining! Love your vlogs. Your daughter is so cutie and such a wonderful girl to help you! Great job as usual. 😊

Good afternoon Beth! This video could not have been any better! Putting together a frozen food party with all the delicious selections is a fantastic idea! Bravo to you!! You mastered it with such grace and precision timing! Ending the evening on the beach with fireworks says perfect to me! Thank you for sharing! 💕

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Yes the fireworks were so awesome! And I'm so glad I was able to stay up for them this year ha! :)

You are a great host, no matter what kind of food!

Even if it was a frozen food, Beth always worries about food quality, presentation, and satisfaction of guests, a lot of admiration goes for her hard work put into planning and organising the event. Well done 👏

Love these videos! So wonderful. You fit so well in France! Bon appetit!

I enjoyed this so much!! Thank you! Your daughter is adorable and so sweet!!!

This was so much fun!

Your daughter is just too adorable! What wonderful memories you are building together with your family. I love seeing how the French celebrate & experience these little holidays. Thank you for sharing & I was amazed at how wonderful the party turned out with everything frozen & pre packaged! Amazing.

Your France and travel videos are my favorite thing. Living vicariously lol

I think you were born to entertain. Even with the gentleman’s help and everything is prepared I’d still be a wreck. I would..no question. You have an excellent helper there. She’s so cute. Is your other daughter there too? I’m going to finish the video now..I know it’ll be perfect! 😄❤️

Your party vlogs are the best! I usually rewatch a few of them as we head into fall to get inspiration for table settings and decorations!

My dream is to spend bastille day in France!! maybe next year?!! On Virra

🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤so happy you are back in France.Thanks for taking us along!

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

My pleasure!! More to come! :) So glad you enjoy!

Loved watching this video! Thank you for taking us along to the stores, it’s so fun to see what life in France looks like. Normally on KZread it’s just a lot of touristy type vlogs. I have heard about Picard and have been wanting to try when we return to France, so thank you for all the taste tests! The hamburgers were too funny, with the cheese and ketchup 😆 You and your daughter make the perfect team - reminds me of me and my Mom when I was younger. ❤

I love your channel! As a make from scratch person, I actually liked that party! Thank you!

Beth, your spirit is so motivating! Thank you for bringing the joy!

This was so much fun to watch! I wish we had Picard here in the US. I was quite anxious for you doing a party with frozen and pre-made foods but everything looked great! Thank you for sharing another great video!

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

I know me too! And there was no turning back once the plan was in motion ha! But so glad it worked out OK! HA! But next time, sit down dinner! I think it's WAY easier ha!

Bagging like in Aldi Australia 🇦🇺

@suestutzle2779

11 ай бұрын

I live in Australia. Aldi has things like this? Wow, I have never seen it. I must look through the shop more closely.

@biggyziggy5777

11 ай бұрын

@@suestutzle2779… l think the comment was about that you have to do the bagging yourself … not about the food 😊😊

@suestutzle2779

11 ай бұрын

@@biggyziggy5777 Oh right. Yes, that's just the norm.

Great party Beth! I was hoping you would be posting videos from your beautiful beach house again. And, for the record, there is no such thing as a 'no fuss' party. Ha ha! It was so funny when you gave into temptation and grabbed the fresh grape leaves to adorn the cheese platter and decided to skewer the cheese cubes. Everything looked amazing and the bonus was having Orly there!

So fun! I love your France videos - who knew frozen could be so good!

Thank you Beth for sharing your celebration. This was wonderful!

@EntertainingWithBeth

11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! So glad you enjoyed it!

So wonderful!

What a fun celebration! 😍