A CHRISTMAS BREAD FONDUE - the chateau's newest Xmas tradition 🎄 | Advent 2022

Michael creates a Christmas caraway, fig and cranberry bread, and after a visit to our incredible local French cheese shop, we decide to turn it into something new...
To try the bread for yourself, here is the recipe that we adapted: www.foodheavenmag.com/recipes...
To see more Michael, you can follow his Formula 1 adventures at ‪@MichaelPottsF1‬
Day 4 of Advent 2022!

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  • @karherineedwards3595
    @karherineedwards3595 Жыл бұрын

    "How's the petrol?" I couldn't stop laughing. Michae Potts is hilarous with you. No wonder you are such good friends.

  • @MichaelPottsF1

    @MichaelPottsF1

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha true!

  • @jmk1962
    @jmk1962 Жыл бұрын

    Michael is so like Hugh Grant it makes me laugh.

  • @elaineteut9579

    @elaineteut9579

    Жыл бұрын

    That is who he reminds me of. Funny.

  • @donnieb7392

    @donnieb7392

    Жыл бұрын

    He is!!!

  • @icuinthelight

    @icuinthelight

    Жыл бұрын

    A very YOUNG Hugh!😁

  • @mercurialpierrot7073

    @mercurialpierrot7073

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, and good lord is he handsome ❤️

  • @marshawargo7238

    @marshawargo7238

    Жыл бұрын

    That's It! I've always thought "I Know him from Somewhere!" Hugh Grant's younger brother! Even his speech pattern. Thanks!

  • @heartsamessgaultier8562
    @heartsamessgaultier8562 Жыл бұрын

    So good to have Michael Potts back at the Chateau, he always brings an extra layer of warmth and calm to the already lovely atmosphere at La Lande. He is such a multi-talented and visually appealing man, what's not to love? I am glad that you have such lovely friends and family as you face the troubling and stressful issues brought out by the renovation project (maybe it was a blessing to have found it now, before an even bigger catastrophe occurred). Wishing you a great Holiday Season and a quick resolution to every renovation hiccup you encounter.

  • @irenebianchi5088
    @irenebianchi5088 Жыл бұрын

    Michael is pretty dashing I have to say

  • @marianneheimann9598
    @marianneheimann9598 Жыл бұрын

    It was nice to see Amy, Marc, Clement and Juliette sitting around the table in your lovely kitchen - and participating in the meal.🌭🥨

  • @trixiegirlism
    @trixiegirlism Жыл бұрын

    A man that bakes bread ... be still my heart!!

  • @trishecoole8421
    @trishecoole8421 Жыл бұрын

    I love the relationship you have with Michael. It's beautiful.

  • @presley_yt
    @presley_yt Жыл бұрын

    Since its Christmas, Michael needs to give us the Hugh Grant dance scene from Love Actually.

  • @ibosquez5238

    @ibosquez5238

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes please I need to laugh my as* off. Ha!

  • @presley_yt

    @presley_yt

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ibosquez5238 Yes!!!

  • @zoerochelle
    @zoerochelle Жыл бұрын

    You and Michael are sooo good together. He’s a joy.

  • @marinagracanin8686

    @marinagracanin8686

    Жыл бұрын

    sparkle in the eye when he is with her😉

  • @bettyintihar6032
    @bettyintihar6032 Жыл бұрын

    I love when Michael Potts is at the Chateau!

  • @MichaelPottsF1

    @MichaelPottsF1

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! So lovely being there!!!

  • @rhondathomas7952
    @rhondathomas7952 Жыл бұрын

    I could watch you and Michael together forever! It’s like that with good longtime friends! Such a blessing you are to each other. 🥰

  • @petramckean5041
    @petramckean5041 Жыл бұрын

    Michael reminds me of Hugh Grant - no idea why! Another great episode!

  • @birthdaybash4721
    @birthdaybash4721 Жыл бұрын

    You too are so fun together! I was laughing so hard about “pants”

  • @kittycarr123
    @kittycarr123 Жыл бұрын

    After a crap day- watching stephanie and Michael make bread and go shopping for cheese made my evening.. thank you

  • @bonniefrench9884
    @bonniefrench9884 Жыл бұрын

    This channel is better than any TV or Movie series. Real people, friends, family, guests, projects etc.

  • @duchessa44
    @duchessa44 Жыл бұрын

    So happy to see Amy and Marc from Chateau Rosieres at Lalande. Loved this Advent edition!! Yummy bread making!!

  • @bethanya99
    @bethanya99 Жыл бұрын

    Just Love the dynamic between Michael and Steph. It feels like two cousins that grandma finally let loose in the kitchen! Lord have Mercy!

  • @rhondathomas7952

    @rhondathomas7952

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes!!! 😂😂😂

  • @mypioneergirl
    @mypioneergirl Жыл бұрын

    You two are always so fun together. I love how you both are around each other.

  • @lauraclaudia8159
    @lauraclaudia8159 Жыл бұрын

    I loved Michael 's "What's the petrol like?!"😂😂😂 Great vlog, Stephanie!!! Thank you, guys!!!🥰

  • @wildflowerwind6941

    @wildflowerwind6941

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too.

  • @crae3422
    @crae3422 Жыл бұрын

    A show about a wonderful group of family and friends, French history, architecture, wines, costuming, art, travels in Europe, interior design, chateaus, gardening, porcelain and cutlery, wallpaper, restoration, forestry, landscape design, woodworking, great cooking, and above all - bread and cheese. It simply does not get better than this. PS. Dampers will give you control over how hot your log burners run so you're not heated out of a room. Won't go through firewood so quickly either.

  • @kimmartin160

    @kimmartin160

    Жыл бұрын

    No yeast?

  • @lauriepalmer3593
    @lauriepalmer3593 Жыл бұрын

    Stephanie….. that red lipstick 💄 is absolutely stunning on you! You have found the absolute perfect shade of red for your complexion! You are, as always, radiant!

  • @lorim8404
    @lorim8404 Жыл бұрын

    Keep Michael in your Advent videos. You two are very good together and it has a similar feel to you and M Peth

  • @ritasengupta9611

    @ritasengupta9611

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree. There’s a natural rapport and both are playful with a great sense of humour

  • @tamaliaalisjahbana6849
    @tamaliaalisjahbana6849 Жыл бұрын

    It is always so nice when the talented Michael Potts is around.

  • @Lisa-hp6wy
    @Lisa-hp6wy Жыл бұрын

    The Christmas Dairies series is such a treat to have on the daily. A serious thrill to watch these videos every day. Especially given that you've had such a rough week of setbacks, your resilience to overcome is admirable and contagious - you're a Queen. Loads of love from New Zealand xxx

  • @lenise7726

    @lenise7726

    Жыл бұрын

    Ditto, from another Kiwi 😊

  • @jeanninef2110
    @jeanninef2110 Жыл бұрын

    Ah, such a sweet vlog! Michael is a doll! And obviously a wonderful friend! Watching this vlog made me think of the first times I started watching your vlogs Stephanie! It made me happy. The bread looked delicious! Sweet to see Marc , Amy and the children at your chateau! And Stephanie, you are even more of an inspiration….with all the upset with the chateau, you still are able to be smiling and upbeat! We could all take lessons from you! Hugs from Canada!

  • @davidlogan4329
    @davidlogan4329 Жыл бұрын

    Michael Potts is a gem of a chef most definitely! What a treasure!

  • @MichaelPottsF1

    @MichaelPottsF1

    Жыл бұрын

    *blush*

  • @isobelchapman9548
    @isobelchapman9548 Жыл бұрын

    What a hoot…..Michael is such a tonic. God bless all xx

  • @nattersar77
    @nattersar77 Жыл бұрын

    Stephanie, the love and thought and hard work you put into all your vlogs but specifically these advent ones are incredible. It's no wonder you feel overwhelmed on top of all your other responsibilities! My daughter and I love watching your channel together with every new episode- however- if you ever choose not to do a vlog every day for the month of December, we understand! And we will be here whenever you do post. Merry Advent from Ohio, USA.

  • @caroleprisk5068
    @caroleprisk5068 Жыл бұрын

    Michael would make a perfect James Bond!

  • @lindamitman4538
    @lindamitman4538 Жыл бұрын

    Michael Potts is a legend. That bread looks so delicious!

  • @MichaelPottsF1

    @MichaelPottsF1

    Жыл бұрын

    It was delish!

  • @lunalouhoo
    @lunalouhoo Жыл бұрын

    You've turned bread and cheese into a an art form...a yummy one.

  • @rgrndu
    @rgrndu Жыл бұрын

    That looked figgin’ delicious.

  • @helenomahony6280

    @helenomahony6280

    Жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @MaggiNimmo
    @MaggiNimmo Жыл бұрын

    I was under the impression that a room of the doll-chateau would, each day, be a part of advent.

  • @canadiangirl
    @canadiangirl Жыл бұрын

    Frigging Caraway bread could become my favourite!!! 😂

  • @christikapa3856

    @christikapa3856

    7 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @ArtHealsTheSoul
    @ArtHealsTheSoul Жыл бұрын

    Yes as I mentioned before we’re all so happy Michael is back

  • @mavep2855
    @mavep2855 Жыл бұрын

    Delicious bread and cheese, good friends and happy times, a real treat! Thanks Stephanie🎄❤️🙏

  • @supremlyfoxylass
    @supremlyfoxylass Жыл бұрын

    Love seeing Michael Potts in the kitchen . Looks delicious and so much fun,.!

  • @MichaelPottsF1

    @MichaelPottsF1

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! It was great being there!

  • @maurawhelan3530
    @maurawhelan3530 Жыл бұрын

    Stephanie you look grand! So does Michael. Thank you for the wonderful vlogmas

  • @babschmid
    @babschmid Жыл бұрын

    It was so nice to see Marc and Amy and their adorable children at Lalande! Merry Advent to all!!

  • @cecilea6938
    @cecilea6938 Жыл бұрын

    I love the new music on the road 💖

  • @lorrainel2314
    @lorrainel2314 Жыл бұрын

    You surround yourself with beautiful people, Stephanie, a reflection of you 🥰 Merry Advent 🎄💝

  • @gnarbeljo8980
    @gnarbeljo8980 Жыл бұрын

    Haha Stephanie you're a blast! 😂 This was a real treat to watch. I could watch Mr Potts bake bread all night, he's dishy! 😍 And the bread and cheese looked positively yummy too hihi! You're absolutely right about caraway, my only trouble with caraway and cumin is the total linguistic confusion. Caraway is Kümmel in German but Kummin in Swedish. Cumin on thr other hand is Kreutzkummel in German and Spiskummin in Swedish. And confusing the two when using foreign recepies is sortof disastrous. You don't want cummin on your Guylás, or caraway on your kebabs. I remember eating bread from a bakery with lots of cumin in it, quite clearly a misunderstanding of the language lol 🙊. You are so lucky to have so many creative friends and family in your house dear. This calendar is a veritable showcase of all the Lalanders & friend's special talents ending with something extremely tasty every day. Now that's what I call a proper advent calendar! Its been a long time since i splurged on cheese (SO expensive here now and I *really* don't need to put on weight now that I'm alone) but now I'm going to have to take a trip to my favourite cheese shop for sure. I'm gaining weight just looking at this you guy's, so Lord have mercy!😂🥰😉

  • @seanedgecomb9591
    @seanedgecomb9591 Жыл бұрын

    Michael Potts is really handsome.

  • @sherririnker7716
    @sherririnker7716 Жыл бұрын

    Michael is incredibly talented, smart, hilariously funny, well-traveled, drop-dead handsome and a fabulous cook. I think there’s a fairly good chance that he’s a cyborg.

  • @elizabethsteven9797
    @elizabethsteven9797 Жыл бұрын

    Love Michael's cooking slots. He needs his own channel. Throughly enjoyed the musical ride through the countryside. Very festive without the snow 🎄

  • @RADIO-FREE-AMERICA
    @RADIO-FREE-AMERICA Жыл бұрын

    Rural France 🇫🇷 is as beautiful, as anywhere in the 🌎 world! Stephanie, try putting a 30inch box fan, at the doorway between the too warm room, and the colder room. Turn the fan on high, and blow the hot air into the cold room, it will really help spread it around! I know this sounds elementary at best, but it honestly works well! I have done it many times here, using one big window AC unit to cool a whole apartment! Where I live here in the Keys, we make do with what’s available! AC here is also expensive! Cheers! Thomas!

  • @ilovejewelyn
    @ilovejewelyn Жыл бұрын

    Love seeing the colors of the landscape this time of year 🤍

  • @beautyallaroundme724
    @beautyallaroundme724 Жыл бұрын

    The people asked for more of you and Michael in the comments on the last video, and you delivered (already). I wish I could taste through the screen. 😄

  • @janetcorey5102
    @janetcorey5102 Жыл бұрын

    It’s so fun having Michael back. Love bread making, visit to the cheese shop and especially learning about the cheese❤❤

  • @luciaroslingshaw2112
    @luciaroslingshaw2112 Жыл бұрын

    I hope MP will be there all December. It's nice to get to know him better.

  • @martieflagg4671
    @martieflagg4671 Жыл бұрын

    What's the petrol like? Love Michael's humor!

  • @jezabel1960
    @jezabel1960 Жыл бұрын

    Yummy!! I love when Michael bakes bread!! And visits to the cheese selling Gass station 😁❤️🥂

  • @garymarsden2343
    @garymarsden2343 Жыл бұрын

    Another great advent calendar 😊

  • @rosemarythyme6351
    @rosemarythyme6351 Жыл бұрын

    Does Michael Potts remind anyone else of Monty Python? Maybe like a quirky Michael Palin back in the day? At any rate, he's a delight on the channel and I absolutely love his photography!

  • @ibosquez5238

    @ibosquez5238

    Жыл бұрын

    He reminds me of Hugh Grant.

  • @deebowker768
    @deebowker768 Жыл бұрын

    Michael has put the smile back on your face Stephanie. Great to see you having fun preparing lunch together. At a stressful time with all that’s going on, having your wonderful friends and family around you must mean such a lot to you. A lovely advent Vlog. Thank you ❤

  • @moiraleech7364
    @moiraleech7364 Жыл бұрын

    This was so much fun. Michael is charming and witty and the workmanship of preparing bread was a sheer delight. Loved every second of this video

  • @Amy-of7gw
    @Amy-of7gw Жыл бұрын

    About the bread… the cling film needs to just be only at the top of the bowl, allowing the air bubbles to expand the bread, more than doubling it. After the first proof you roll it out and put on the fruit, roll it up and shape into a round or loaf. Proof again and bake. Putting the cling directly on the dough kept it from rising and doubling. Making it too dense. I was a gourmet restaurant pastry chef and bread baker for 8 years, I made 350 pieces of bread 6 days a week, wheat, French and herb bread. I love to garden and Cook… someday I hope to volunteer at your beautiful Chateau. Until then sending warm wishes for a Merry Christmas

  • @anavelaeshomestead
    @anavelaeshomestead Жыл бұрын

    MP needs to have his own bread baking channel. 🍞 LOL So funny to watch.

  • @antonellaarcadolan6004
    @antonellaarcadolan6004 Жыл бұрын

    Yay!! Another evening together❤

  • @jasondortch2313
    @jasondortch2313 Жыл бұрын

    I’m jealous. My local gas station specializes in live bait for fishing and is known for their selection of bubba beers. I’ve never looked but I bet there’s some Velveeta slices besides the packs of bologna. That’s as close as I’ll get to a cheese shop in a petrol station! Vive la France!! 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @kristyliphart8315
    @kristyliphart8315 Жыл бұрын

    This is my first advent with Lalande and can I say, THANK you. Delightful

  • @rickyt3961
    @rickyt3961 Жыл бұрын

    14:21 🧀🍞… looks so good! Nice work Michael 👍🏾

  • @ericacole7102
    @ericacole7102 Жыл бұрын

    This has to be music that Phillip picked out. Delightful!

  • @paulawillett1563
    @paulawillett1563 Жыл бұрын

    My goodness! That bread and cheese looks delicious.

  • @crinkle2649
    @crinkle2649 Жыл бұрын

    Sauerkraut with caraway seeds is amazing.

  • @evalue7517
    @evalue7517 Жыл бұрын

    You guys put a smile on my face. Thank you.

  • @abbylea2359
    @abbylea2359 Жыл бұрын

    Michael Potts is so handsome.

  • @marianneheimann9598
    @marianneheimann9598 Жыл бұрын

    The bread looked heavenly 👌 - and all the wonderful cheeses 🧀🫓🎄❤️

  • @armymom8378
    @armymom8378 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love Michael ! His quick wit, banter and charm makes me smile and laugh ! We need more of that !! Stephanie the smile on your face is priceless ! With love to you all ! ❤🏰

  • @annegretewardrope5668

    @annegretewardrope5668

    Жыл бұрын

    Why is he not in Hollywoodfilme !!!😊❤

  • @endeavouringit
    @endeavouringit Жыл бұрын

    So you need to invest in the black labels that you can change the writing, whatever they are called for your containers. Steph you look stunning in that deep red lipstick. I love all or any video you put out, but I absolutely love it when I feel like I'm in the car driving with you & seeing the scenery, I just love, love, love it !! & I adore Michael, he's just so charming, funny, down to earth and classy, oh and talented & pretty easy on the eye. & love the velvet dress, I love velvet.

  • @barbaragreen-studer2808
    @barbaragreen-studer2808 Жыл бұрын

    With the vacherin Mont D’or, you can cut a little cross into it, pour some white wine into it and pop it into the oven for about ten minutes and eat with bread or small potatoes like fondue. It’s called a « boîte chaude ». Just make sure to put some tin foil around the box so the wine stay inside. Mont D’or is produce in both France and in Switzerland.

  • @JohannaVeerenhuis
    @JohannaVeerenhuis Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for all the joy!! 💝🎄💝 Stephanie, you look radiant! As always of course, but still… 🤷‍♀️

  • @helenstella2666
    @helenstella2666 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve just watched this again & I had to stop & go cut myself a slice of cheese to munch on 😆🧀 What a thoroughly delicious vlog .. thank you ❤️🎄

  • @patriciacarlyle9456

    @patriciacarlyle9456

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mp7519and I had to make a cocktail since I had just finished the previous episode with the pea-cocktail 🌲 😅

  • @ferntella
    @ferntella Жыл бұрын

    I am loving your guys' time out of the "guest season" and just seeing you guys live as one big family for the holidays! The vlogs have been especially lovely and wholesome lately

  • @crinkle2649
    @crinkle2649 Жыл бұрын

    Michael's bread looked fantastic

  • @JP-mv2dy
    @JP-mv2dy Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Love watching you and Michael together.

  • @beccazie101
    @beccazie101 Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤ loved the tour through the countryside on the way to the cheese shop!! 🥰

  • @monalingan9523
    @monalingan9523 Жыл бұрын

    Michael is a delight, and the cheese looks incredible.

  • @jomcgee6094
    @jomcgee6094 Жыл бұрын

    Michael is the bread guru!❤ He could make me bread any day 😋

  • @tinathene

    @tinathene

    Жыл бұрын

    The way he was kneading that dough into submission 😂

  • @carolehanrahan
    @carolehanrahan Жыл бұрын

    It's such a french thing that your local petrol station is the best cheese shop. I guess that would explain why the lobster truck parks near our gas station here in Nova Scotia. It's obviously a cultural thing. I love that you forgot the sugar and then the dates for the Christmas cake. It will make for a great story for Christmases to come.

  • @patriciarinaldi9390
    @patriciarinaldi9390 Жыл бұрын

    Only in France can you find a fromage in a petrol station 🤣🤦‍♀️

  • @amymoxley1165
    @amymoxley1165 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are my Advent calendar. You make me smile everyday!

  • @paulgribble
    @paulgribble Жыл бұрын

    Getting my daily fix of joy.❤

  • @Jane-3229
    @Jane-3229 Жыл бұрын

    Your daily advent videos are my favourite time of the day 😊 Thank you x

  • @robynforman1978
    @robynforman1978 Жыл бұрын

    Michael's bread looks delicious. Greetings from Brighton

  • @janicebrowningaquino792
    @janicebrowningaquino792 Жыл бұрын

    Stephanie when I experience extreme stress over something important I do exactly the same. I feel like my brain exits-‘stage left’. I have been going through this recently, misplaced my watch, my glasses, and a couple of other things I won’t even mention-lol! It is SO very human 😢😅😊

  • @kellynichols7834
    @kellynichols7834 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love seeing the people who have been in the château the longest dealing with the daily changes. Nope room too hot. Never need said before.

  • @elsiegatels4060
    @elsiegatels4060 Жыл бұрын

    Michael Pott makes my heart sing, more Michael please!

  • @julieyoder8679
    @julieyoder8679 Жыл бұрын

    I love Michael even more now that I know he has his own sourdough starter, I make everything from sourdough..

  • @peterwhite9261
    @peterwhite9261 Жыл бұрын

    The bread and cheese looked delicious. Sorry about your cake I think we all been down that road at least once.

  • @colleenlongardner2692
    @colleenlongardner2692 Жыл бұрын

    Stephanie, you do the editing is my understanding. Do you pick the music too? The music today was just spot on driving through the country. Thanks again for sharing the fun at LaLande.

  • @WoolRevival
    @WoolRevival Жыл бұрын

    Yum! Thank you Stephanie for continuing to entertain us during this challenging time with the château structure. Just putting on makeup and doing your hair is a lot of work everyday, let alone the creative videos. Please remember that you are safe, blessed, and most of all very loved. ❤️🙏

  • @hilltopgirl2665

    @hilltopgirl2665

    Жыл бұрын

    What Hedi said!💯

  • @tropicalmom2468
    @tropicalmom2468 Жыл бұрын

    Hardly a crisis when you have extra ingredients, just make more Christmas cake. The bread looked fantastic. I like the improvisation of ingredients.

  • @julielozano1852
    @julielozano1852 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! the cling film and the placement cracked me up 😂😂

  • @lingell7428
    @lingell7428 Жыл бұрын

    The bread looks delicious Loved the banter with MP x

  • @jenniferkessener1111
    @jenniferkessener1111 Жыл бұрын

    Yum, that looks delicious! Michael is always so upbeat and fun. You have the greatest friends. Thank you for the sdvent vlogs. My favorite.

  • @judymossip7446
    @judymossip7446 Жыл бұрын

    Fabulous cheese at the nearby petrol station? What could be better than that? Thank you for making Marc and Amy and children so comfortable at LaLande ❤

  • @eileeng2492
    @eileeng2492 Жыл бұрын

    Love these advent videos. What a treat. Michael's great

  • @marjoriesterling8137
    @marjoriesterling8137 Жыл бұрын

    Love when Micheal is home

  • @bonniet2069
    @bonniet2069 Жыл бұрын

    That bread looked fantastic! And it was nice seeing Michael, although I missed seeing Philip.

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