A Bastille Day Party in France! (with frozen food?!) (BETH IN FRANCE: Season 3) 

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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

Thank you for always sharing

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

"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!

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

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

Another great video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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. 🎉😅.

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

Everything turned out so beautiful, what a party!

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! :)

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

Thanks for sharing Beth!

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!

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

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.

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

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! ☺

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

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

❤So good to be on vacation through your videos!

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

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❤

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 😊😊😊

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!

this was so much fun!!!!

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

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!🎉❤🍁

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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 RU-vid videos? Thanks again Beth 😍

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

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.

The food looked amazing, love the mini burgers.

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.

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

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

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 😋

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!

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

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.

The party looked simply amazing. The food looked wonderful. I’m not sure I would be brave enough to do frozen food. I’d have to try it all out first I would be too nervous to do it. Any other way. Well done Beth you’re my hero.

This was so much fun!

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!

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 👏

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

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!

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 adorable beth and your patience with everything is amazing, the house is beautiful and you are blessed to be able to have a home in France and in LA. Enjoy your vacation..❤

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)

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 😂

Loved this video party looked great💜💜💜💜

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!

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

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 !

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.

Beth, you are the hostess with the mostest!!

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!

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 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!!!

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!

Very beautiful and interesting❣️

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. 😊

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.

Love your party videos! Gracious hostess!

Looks like M&M food mart here in 🇨🇦. Fun party!

Beth, the nightlife in France is just so beautiful.

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!

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 RU-vid 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. ❤

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!

What a great party! So how much of the food got eaten? I do agree that frozen foods make more work sometimes, getting everything prepared at the same time can be a nightmare but being a guest with all the foods is amazing!

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.

Wonderful! Your daughter is adorable!❤ What a team!❤

I LOVE frozen foods. I think it’s an amazing way to preserve and distribute food. In fact, I like to imagine that one day I’d work for a frozen foods association…. assuming there is such a thing.

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

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. 😊❤😅

Bravo perfect👍👏

I just recently discovered your RU-vid channel.... I LOVE it!!! Can't get enough :)

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

It would be so handy to have frozen apps that are tasty and look like you could serve it to company!! Great video,lots of fun!!!!😊

Hi Beth. Loved this video!! All the food looked so good and adorable. Never seen people hesitating to start eating. That would never happen here in the US. Lol