I really like that you're including Florian so much. He's such a nice guy. Your banter together is fun and relaxed.

No matter what you do, Michael, your vlogs are always entertaining. You and all members of your family are always a joy to hang out with.

My father always made the Christmas pudding. Sadly he passed away without teaching anyone his recipe. Two years ago I was going through some old papers of his and found, in his hand writing, the recipe!!!! I had to look up how to steam it because he didn't write instructions. It's a taste of my childhood! So many wonderful memories are tied up in those flavors! And yes I framed the recipe! 🤭😂 Thank you so much for sharing your evening. So fun!!!

@michellezevenaar

2 жыл бұрын

I would do the same! Make sure you makea good quality photo copy! I have a few hand written nots that the ink has disappeared over time from the sun light!

@kimhaughton3771

2 жыл бұрын

@@michellezevenaar Thank you so much for the advice! It is much appreciated!

@ellebelle8515

2 жыл бұрын

So nice to hear this.

@kimhaughton3771

2 жыл бұрын

@@ellebelle8515 💕

Ernest is so blessed to have so many teachers. Family

I love Earnest theme music! And how he stops by to get his apple fixed up! Lol what an adorable child! Lol. Made my day! Lol

You are so lucky to live so close to your nephews. Ernest is so adorable. Hope your Christmas pudding turns out well. But I'm sure it will.

You have to remember that cooking shows are hugely popular here in the US. People love watching other people cooking. Don’t cut the food preparation parts of the video.

My son who is now 46 loved Lucky Charms when he was a child in the 70's and all his little friends loved them too. Thanks for the memory.

@marshawargo7238

2 жыл бұрын

That's my grandsons (16) favorite cereal!

@kit2130

2 жыл бұрын

He said they banned Lucky Charms in Europe!!

You are a natural teacher, Michael. Florian is so patient in letting you be the all-knowing teacher. 🤣

@bryanjaon2550

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there👏👋👋👋

Oh I love getting to see Ernest! You’re such a great uncle for helping him with his apple 🍎

Michael, you are such a naturally curious person. I love how much you know about so many things and Earnest certainly knows who to come to to get the peel off the apple. What an absolutely wonderful family community in which he is being raised.

Earnest was the most adorable distraction. He knows who to go to for help.

Enjoy your winter solstice as we enjoy our summer solstice. Have a fantastic Christmas.

@martinholling9537

2 жыл бұрын

for light-minded people like me the winter solstice is a day of joy whereas the summer solstice a day of sorrow

lol, Michael, prepare yourself for multiple care packs from North America with lucky charms after that statement 😂

@lotusdolphin

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the exact same thing!😂🤣😂🤣

@heidisaglund3443

2 жыл бұрын

@@kima7414 probably the coloring additives...horrid for your health!

Thank you Michael for this interesting and entertaining vlog on how to make a Christmas pudding. A good way to celebrate Winter Solstice. Ernest coming to get his apple cored and peeled was the icing on the cake- so sweet! Great job Michael and Florian🎄🙏🏻❤️

Brilliant video Michael! You and Florian are so much fun together. The bourbon seemed to be very strong and your reaction was great! I love how natural you are doing these videos with laughter, intelligent conversation, cooking, and peeling the apple for your sweet nephew Ernest!!! How lucky he is to grow up with his extended family around him, teaching him, sharing stories with him and providing a loving home for him and his baby brother. Can’t wait to see the pudding tomorrow. 💕🎄🎁🎄

what a lovely gift from Steve and Joann! Ernest was so happy you cored and peeled his apple, off you go now Ernest. xx

Happy solstice from Dean and Jonathan in Long Island, New York. We just love you, your family and Florian. Happy holidays to you all!

I love your improvising on recipes. Thats how its done! You n Florian..what a great name.. work well together 😊

I agree with Florian, everything is interesting, you two are fun to watch, I don't think I've had Christmas pudding before so its nice to see how one is made, I do like a good Christmas cake though. I love cranberry sauce too! I make a good holiday preserve out of cranberries, raspberries, pears, some sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and cardamom, topping it off with some orange liqueur or whatever I have at the time. I'd love to see how you make your cranberry chutney.

Awwh- little Earnest popping by the cottage- such a sweet moment. Merry Christmas Michael and family. 🎄🌟🕊💕

A funny definition: 1) "Angels’ share", in other words a specific amount of the distillate which year by year leaves the cask and reaches the empyrean, intoxicating the cherubs. 2) The expression “the devil’s cut” refers to the loss of distillate which is absorbed by the wood of the casks. In this case, since it is not evaporation, the devil’s cut does not affect the alcohol content of the product, but depends solely on the porosity of the wood used. That's why a cask can be re-used & the aroma is amazing. Great video; be well & have a safe & healthy holiday.

Love cooking with you Michael! Traditions are such fun! Rum helps🤪

Great that you are getting Florian involved, you two work so well together, his cheeky banter is so funny, such a lovely guy. So nice to have you back making content again and as always entertaining. Robb Torremolinos Spain 😘

I love how you drop everything for Earnest. He's so cute and adorable! Love how he knows that his uncle Michael is the master of everything and he prefers you to peel and core his apples over anyone else....lol

Awe! You and Earnest! So cute. You are a natural care giver :)

Oh how I look forward to your vlogs Micheal, you and Florian are funny together, like naughty boys, you are so good with little Ernest, who I have to say is positively gorgeous, I love the way he just pops in, I would love to taste your amazing Christmas pud, enjoy your winter solstice, Merry Christmas guys loads of love xxxxxxxxx😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Florian was right! The video was awesome to watch. I can't wait to see how it turns out! Yummy!

Taste testing the alcohol was hilarious and love Earnest stopping by. Thank you for the vlog Michael!

You look so Very Happy, Micheal . . . . this Holiday Season, Love all the colors in your cottage, (not sure when you added that amazing hanging landscape) and Merry Christmas to you Florian and the Petherick family

Your videos are always so interesting. Ernest is so lucky to have an uncle like you.

Lovely to see you back 😀 and looking forward to seeing your upstairs renovation in the new year. Also loving ❤ the cooking and decorating....enjoy your Christmas 🎄 with your beautiful family 👪 merry Christmas!!

@bryanjaon2550

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there??

When my daughter was young we did not allow her to have Lucky Charms cereal because really it is crappy food. One year she said, "I know, I am going to ask Santa to bring me Lucky Charms for Christmas", and he did, all nicely wrapped:)

I love how you just take it in your stride ,while filming, to core and peel Ernests apple!! You truly are wonderful Michael. It was a beautiful winter solstice here where I live, in Canada. The sky turned a lovely shade pink . Great vlog!! Merry Christmas!🎄🎄

HAHA! Yes, Lucky Charms are definitely still sold in the USA; and they are definitely still a popular choice of breakfast for American kids.

Mama Stamburg’s cranberry relish. 2 cups whole cranberry’s 1 small onion 3/4 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons of horseradish Put in a blender. Creamy or chunky depends on blend.

Love your amazing trivia expertise, Michael.

I totally enjoyed the video. I am so glad Florian is becoming more involved. I like seeing you two together.

Oh boy...i remember the Christmas feast last year. And here it comes again. Wonderful.💞

Michael I enjoy watching your cooking video very much. I’ve never seen a Xmas pudding being made,although I have eaten it . Delicious with old fashioned Warm sweet almond pudding sauce . Mmmm

The alcohol content of the rich pudding or fruit cake and TIME develops the flavour of the entire ingredients. It is also affected by the relative humidity. A decent Christmas pud or fruit cake is akin to a fine wine....time, patience and love gives you the very best results.

Throughly enjoyed! Really anything you do I’m happy to watch and it’s extra special when it’s in your cottage 🎄💚

That was good fun to watch you and Florian 👏😄. Sweet little Ernest xxx

Bravo Michael lovely episode, Merry Christmas to you and your family and friends, from all of us to all of you!

Fantastic, Michael Your The Best 👌👍👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️🎄

I really enjoy fresh fruit cake and pudding. There is no real need to make them so far in advance. Michael, your kitchen cupboards are like mine. It is a true Lucky Dip, I often find unexpected essentials in there! Thank you for the video. Have a gala day!

I see you listened to me lol FELIZ NAVIDAD FROM PUERTO RICO EVERYONE

Merry Christmas Micheal, Florian and Petherick family! There's just something about your vlogs, I have to watch! 🎄🎅💝💝💝

Love the warm cozy cottage.

Lovely video Michael 😉💖 The cottage is looking amazing & so cosy ☺ Looking forward to seeing finished Christmas pudding..Happy Solstice! 😁🎉🥂

Florian is doing well as cameraman. Being in your kitchen is my favorite part of your vlog. I am constantly looking at all your interesting things on the shelves. Especially the tiny ceramic animals. Plus tt the little black dog. He likes hanging at your place. Till tomorrow.

Lots of Christmas spirit (and not just the brandy and rum). I would love to be vacationing there during the holidays. Perhaps next year.

You guys are so funny! I enjoyed this so much. I just kept laughing. Florian and you are so cute together and his English is improving so much. I'm sure others will agree, we could watch you guys all day. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. Hugs and Merry Christmas to you and your wonderful family! 🎅🌟🎄 From Southern California 🌞

@traceeschwartz6263

2 жыл бұрын

Agree.....i laughed so much

Awwwwww Michael so nice to hang out in your kitchen.............I love it!!!

Enjoyed spending this holiday time with you & your family Michael! A quick pop-in from Ernest in need of snack assistance, catching the Winter solstice with Florian, and seeing the making of a Christmas cake that's looking like fruitcake! 😳🙃😁❤from Ohio

What a mold you have there for your pudding, Michael. I like the very British touch that you bring … I’m looking forward to seeing your pudding brought to the table on Christmas Day.

Enjoyed. Loving any and all content! Keep on making the vlogs frequently. The cottage is so charming.

Another great video Michael. Can't wait to see the finished pudding. My grandmother and mother always made this every Christmas, unfortunately I have never made it but maybe one day. Thank you!!

Lovely video truly 🥂🥮 Thank you for sharing your Knowledge Michael from Christmas Pudding 🎄👌 To winter solstice your absolutely Brilliant I do believe 🕊🙏💫🦭☃️

Best uncle award!! ❤️❤️❤️

You and Florian just bounce of each other, so funny. Cannot wait to see your pudding Michael. Good uncle peeling the apple for cute Ernest. loved watching x

love watching you cook Michael Merry Christmas xx

Happy Winter Solstice to you Michael from South Africa having a happy Summer Solstice . I enjoyed watching you make the pudding and it is delicious with custard

Thank you for all of the work you put into your videos. I enjoy your sense of humour and fun but also your work ethic that I think you got from your parents. You are multitalented and I want you to know that you are one of my favourite vloggers. Merry Christmas to you and a very Happy New Year!

This was a fun video...love seeing you cook with no worries if you have what you need. Make do! I use to watch my grandmother wisk away using that "weird" stirrer to make mexican hot chocolate. Lol! Lucky Charms are still sold here in the UNITED STATES 🇺🇸 and yes they are NOT good for us but they are fun to eat. Ha! 🍀 Happy Yuletide! 😊

So happy to see you feeling better. Merry Christmas. ❤️

Oh you guys crack me up. Thank you so much for entertaining me. Much love and Merry Christmas

Love your pudding creativity!

Looks wonderful! Happy Holidays Michael!

I love this kind of video! Prepping for Christmas is the best part!

Love watching you prepare the Xmas Pud!! Can’t wait to see it come out of the oven Michael! Well done.

What a cosy lovely vlog, Michael!!!! Thank you!!!!🥰

Thank you. I celebrate Solstice. This was very nice. Happy Yule.

Merry Christmas Michael 🤶and Florin.always a joy 😂 to watch.

Your channel take me to Christmas past - sixty years ago with my Granny’s pudding aflame arriving at the dining table and the Hard Sauce. I can actually taste it. Thank you! You are a man of many talents and the pudding looks great!

What a lovely sky . Just beautiful.

You’re such a wealth of knowledge thank you for sharing it with us.

You boys together made me laugh. Michael I love how your always teaching. I have learned so much for you. You are amazing! Happy winter solstice

Love the content of this video, love the cooking ones 👨‍🍳

I just want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year thanks for all the lovely videos🎅🧑🏻‍🎄

Well TT looked sung!! I love to watch you cook, and I learn a lot as well!!

Michael, I honestly adore your videos. You are such a joy to watch.

Love the cooking content just as much as ALL of you videos! Put together a little cook book!!

@bryanjaon2550

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there👏👋👋👋

Really enjoyed this video. Can’t wait to see the pudding.

Love this vlog Michael. I was dying of laughter during the rum tasting! Little Ernest seeking out uncle Michael to peel his apple was adorable! Merry Christmas! I cannot wait to see the Christmas pudding come out of the steamer!

Wonderful! Laughed out loud. Looking forward to cocoa and pudding. Very nice. Thank you.

Dear Micheal , Florian and your lovely family are a pleasure to watch all you wonderful videos, thank youxxx

Brilliant vlog Michael your amazing and info on Solice thank you xxxx

How lovely that pudding looks can’t wait to see tomorrow how it turned out..your nephew is a doll he’s so curious..was watching you peel that apple so cute..💞

The Christmas pudding looks as if it will be delicious. Well done Michael.

Delightful. And you are so good with Ernest. Look forward to seeing the finished pudding.

Oh Ernest popping in🥰 Michael you are back in full stride..enjoying your preps for Christmas!

Lucky charms! Yes, we can still get those in the US. I ate lots as a kid too. Marshmallows for breakfast! You and Florian make great videos. Can’t wait to see the flaming Christmas pudding. Merry Christmas!🎄

You are such a good uncle. I love Ernest. He is lucky to have you.

Lovely to see you Michael❤️🎄❤️

It is fun to watch you cook! One of my favorite things to watch! It is part of your creativity.

Michael, you are just a darling. I marvel at all your talents and your tender heart. May much happiness come to you in the new year!

Beautiful vlog Michael, looking forward to a virtual slice of your pudding 😁Merry Christmas 🎄 🎁🎉🎊🧑‍🎄🎅

Happy winter solstice. Really enjoy your banter with Florian. Ernest is so adorable 🥰 Your a great uncle Michael 😍😘

Lucky 🍀 Charms are magically delicious! I love watching you cook btw!