Are you SURE they're EDIBLE??? | Eating the chateau flowers.. 

When Davey pulled out his cell phone it dawned on me... we rarely, if ever, see LaLanders and their guests with their noses in their phones. How lovely!

I find I love Kirsty more and more every time Steph tours the garden and she gives a rundown of what's going on. She's adorable and her laugh is contagious and she is incredibly knowledgeable and witty. She and Pavlina are an indomitable team and they make me want to quit my day job and become a full-time gardener.

Davey is so charming especially when he’s smiling

I think the black iron looks MUCH better!

Adding one more vote for the black on the ironwork - much more elegant looking! Love all the progress, especially in the garden.

Mummy is going to be OVER THE MOON when she see's the improvements at LaLonde! One thought I have.... in the heat of summer you should put a covering on your kitchen patio ceiling! It would be gorgeous and help keep you all more comfortable...?? It could be either retractible OR permanent! I think it would be a huge asset.... Xx

I am a HUGE fan of Kirsty! She is so industrious and friendly!

Gerry is the special hero of LaLande. So nice that Mummy of the Chateau is coming back and we viewers are excited about her expression when she will arrive in her new car and see the garden courtyard, the garden and later, the woods- That is going to be something unique!

Can't wait to see Mummy and Percy. Hope they spend a long time with you at Lalande. The black railings look wonderful.

The wrought iron in black looks wonderful. I'd love to see it from outside.

Magnolia petals make great tasty canape cups. Wisteria flowers have a nutty flavour and are super pretty on spring deserts. My mother could keep us kids busy for hours painting egg whites onto violets , violas and primroses and dipping into sugar for cupcake toppings. Maria brought back a lot of memories for me! Thank you!

Happy birthday to Mummy! 🎂And a shoutout to Kirsty-- Well done! The vegetable garden is looking fantastic. Great job, garden team.💖💖💖

Maria's food always looks delicious. Can't wait till I'm well enough to visit the chateau, and explore the gardens and try the delicious food. Happy Birthday Isabelle. X

The swallows are magical. Them singing for you is just fantasying. Love it. 🥰💞🥰

Daveys pondering face is the cutest 🤣🤩

Davey is so wonderful. Keep him around. I wish he lived there.

May I say, well I am, that the black painted railing is better I think, they say it's easier to blend to the background versus cream. I had a cream steel security rail put on a balcony of my ex residence, it looked good but I think black is best. 💖. The photo of you both melts my heart, it's such a beautiful photo !!!!!

They are called grape tomatoes where I live in Maryland. The grape ones are oblong and the cherry are round.

Kirsty is such a lovely person. Very down to earth and warm.

The black looks much much better. I just love seeing all of the improvements and work being done. It’s incredible.

Just here to say it’s a joy seeing Kirsty in your videos! I just feel such beautiful, kind energy radiating off her. I swear she’s sunshine in human form 🤍🥲

OH I rather like the black wrought iron! It would be nice to see them all done from the outside. It's only paint, if you don't like them they can always be repainted. I think it will look very stately. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISABELLE! 🥳

Who knew dahlias were edible? Davey seems a veritable library of knowledge and information. I think I am about as excited at the prospect of seeing Isabelle and Percy as Stephanie is. It seems a very long time since they were at LaLande.

I'm so excited mummy is coming back!! I cant wait to see her reaction to all the wonderful changes that have been made!! Please share her reactions with us! I hope her eyesight is still well!

Was watching a few of the Sunday at the Chateau videos earlier and was freshly reminded just how much work has been done and what remains. It is truly amazing what you and the Lalande family have accomplished. The gardens! Various rooms! Courtyard! And the food! Your ingenuity and hard work are making this centuries old building and grounds bloom in every sense of the word. Wishing all of you continued success and joy.

Kristy is a prize! Such a sweet smile and all kindness! No wonder the plants do so well! ❤

YAY!! I’m so happy you are doing the balcony iron work in BLACK!!! My balcony ironwork on my home is black and it makes it soo rich looking. The compliments I get are unending!! 💜💜

The garden is bountiful this year! Great to see Maria incorporating the produce and flowers into daily meals. Happy Birthday to sweet Isabelle who is a very lucky girl to receive such a lovely gift. Thanks Stephanie🙏🏻❤️

It's like Sith was taking her babies to the grocery store shopping for some goodies!

AAAHHH ...... IS GERALD LEAVING YOUR BEAUTIFUL CHÂTEAU SO SOON STEPHANIE ? ? ? WE SHALL ALL MISS "SUNSHINE'S" LOVELY SENSE OF HUMOUR ~ STEPHANIE ! ! !

When you have a lot of different flowers in bloom at the same time sometime, you should make a flower salad! It's an unforgettable experience to eat. Just look up which all flowers are edible, and put them together to make salads for everyone. I had one once, and I've never forgotten it.

The garden sure is full of food. So glad your Mummy is coming back soon.

Love the black it look more finished off and elegant. Xxx so love seeing Gerry at the chateau. AndxI csnt wait to see Mummies face at all the changes. X

Loving the garden! When I have a ton of zucchini in the summer I grate them and freeze them in portions to use for zucchini bread in the winter time.

The peahens are adorable 🥰 The walled garden is so abundant! 🤩 The courtyard is spectacular! Happy Birthday to Isabelle 🍾 🥂 I can’t wait to see her reaction to all the progress that you’ve made since she was last there. ❤️🇨🇦

The black paint on the balcony wrought-iron looks great. Those little birds were really chattering up a storm. Isabelle is so fortunate to have you for her daughter, the car is perfect for such a lively lady. I'm anxious to have her and Percy back again. The peacock napkin rings are so elegant and look great on the wedding band china and charger plates. South Africa in in the southern hemisphere, so they're having winter right now which means they just had their shortest day a few weeks ago. Natie should know. I believe she's from the southern hemisphere too.

One of the things I find very very fascinating is how different the food you guys eat is from what I am used to. Even if I am not THAT far away from France and we basically use the same ingredients! Tip for using more courgettes: slice them in thin slices and fry them like you would do with potato chips. I don't think anyone would mind dipping courgette chips in various sauces during aperitif time. Eh?

I love the black railings against a light wall. It feels very New Orleans , I like it painted cream as well but it needs a strong wall color to be seen!

What does Scotman do for a living? The gardens are coming along nicely with Kristy now taking care of them. I am sure you are missing Dan helping out in the garden, but he has his hands full with remaking of his chateau. But it is always good to see him there at your Chateau from time to time.

Hello Stéphanie, hello Jerry , Mr. Scotman ! It is so good to see you, and hope that ❤ you are doing well ? Hello Kirsty ! You have done so much work ! And you are an expert.

It was so wonderful to see Davy and Mummy!! Happy Birthday Isabelle!! You are loved from around the world and we can't wait to see you again !

Sarah Raven on her podcast said that dahlia petals are delicious scattered over salad. Btw I like the black railings x. Love Simone x

Black wrought iron looks stunning.

Stephanie I've had a rough time caring for my mum who is 90 but when I saw Gerald a smile wrapped around my whole head. What a burst of joy at LaLande.

Happy belated birthday ‘Mammie’ xx great vlog Stephanie. Love your photo of you and Philip

Verdigis is a great colour for railings as black will peel faster in the heat as it attracts the sun more. Old French blue is also wonderful!

Joyeux anniversaire chère Isabelle! So looking forward to seeing you and Percy back at the chateau, it's been so long. xxx

Love the lavender flowers in full bloom, Stephanie! There’s something whimsical about lavender flowers! One day I want to come and spend a few days at the chateau as a costumer, and get to know you lovely people! You know how to make people smile, even when they are far!🌳🌲🌿

Happy Birthday Isabel! 💐 The black balcony railing shows up so nicely against the green lawn and trees. looks perfect.

Black on the grilles is just right for the chateau. As Davey said, the continuity is there, very calming to the senses, over the sprawling area. Tying things together; unifying. Love the globe? locket you have on, lapis?

I just love how everything is unfolding beautifully at Lalande. It will be so exciting when your Mummy arrives. The only one left to return now is Maria, who we miss so much.

Been paying attention to the heat and fires affecting Europe and hoping all the denizens of Lalande, including of course - the gardens, chickens, and peacocks, are staying safe and well.

Right when you announced that is was Isabelles birthday I was like CALL HER, CALL HER -- then you did, Love her!!

Oh a very happy birthday dearest Isabelle…….so looking forward to you being back in this magical place. God bless xx

Such a joy to see Isabelle again! I know she can be cross sometimes, but when she smiles, she lights up the whole room and we all can't help but smile with her! The photo of you and Phillip is lovely, and will be a joyful thing to have at your desk.

RECIPE TO DEAL WITH THE COURGETTES' PROBLEM (sorry for the caps lock) In the kitchen you talked with Maria about the tons of courgettes your vegetable garden is producing. I have a vegetable garden too and every end of June there's an invasion of courgettes: so, after frying, boiling, using them fresh in the salad or in the pasta, my mother found this recipe so you can enjoy the courgettes throughout the year and not be overwhelmed during June and July to the point of desperation. This version could be used as an appetizer or a side dish. It's really easy to do. * - * - * “ZUCCHINE IN AGRODOLCE” (Sweet and sour courgettes) Ingredients: 1 kg of courgettes (the smaller/thinner the better) 2 white onions 1 spoon of white sugar 1 spoon of table salt 400 ml of white vinegar 400 ml of corn seed oil or sunflower seed oil (not olive oil) Procedure: You cut the courgettes into small round slices around ½ cm (1/8 of an inch) and the onions into slices until they're about 2-3 cms long (1 inch long). Then you put all the ingredients into a pot and you bring them to boiling for around 5 minutes. There's no need for water, white vinegar and oil are enough. Still hot, you put everything into glass jars, and, once closed, you could boil them for 5 minutes for extra security.

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Davey is just adorable. I would never let him leave.

Happy birthday Isabelle!

I think the black railing helps the eye move to the view beyond. The black is calmer.

The birdsong alarm was enchanting Stephanie, SO la Lande! Great to see Gerry and so sad he is leaving already but such good news that mummy and Percy will be back again next month. Happy Birthday wishes and blessings Isabelle.🎂💖 I absolutely loved the ‘bling’ of the table setting with those beautiful napkin holders and the close up views showed the beauty of the gold edging pattern on Davy’s parents’ plates. Another enjoyable video full of lovely people and happenings around the Chateau. ❤️🏰❤️

Happiest of birthdays to our darling Mummy Isabelle! Can’t wait to see her on here again! Love the car! Good Job Stephanie!

I love the table setting, Phillip is so good with decoration and colour schemes. The car is fabulous! The singing of Happy Birthday was so special❣️

What a wonderful video Stephanie! All topped off with the fabulous news of Mummy's birthday AND their imminent arrival!!! I can't even say in words how happy that makes me...Lord knows how you must feel! Philip your table settings are out of this world....this one with Davy's family set was so very pretty. Looking forward to next week!!! Love Sandi xx

I love ironwork, but never even noticed the chateau had ironwork. I think the black is much more beautiful and dramatic.

I love the black railings hope you decide to do all of them that way,Dan is looking very handsome today always love seeing him

Like the black railings and looking forward to seeing all the improvements

Love the black on the railing. Very elegant looking 😍

Love the black railing.

I agree with the black railing ☺️ looks so strikingly beautiful against the landscape

A rose I would highly recommend is called Rhapsody in Blue, its a lilac colour which fades to a Wedgwood grey,fabulous x,

Just love the countdown flowers!!!

So cute what a delightful way to wake

Omg very talkative birdie, love it! 🥰

Hello from Canada 🇨🇦

Gerald!!!!! Lovely to see you. I have missed you. ♥️

Another lovely Vlog. ❤️ I hope you are using the Courgette flowers when very fresh? They are wonderful dipped whole into beaten egg, then flour and gently fried in a combination of butter and olive oil. An Italian friend introduced me to doing this many years ago. They taste wonderful!

Happy birthday beautiful Isabelle xxx

God Bless Mummy! Happy Birthday , dear Lady!

Lovely how u all gather around the table at the end of the day and celebrate another accomplished day at Laland. You have created a great community at the chateau. Happy Birthday to your mom! 🌸

I love when you sing Stephanie ❤️ Happy birthday Mummy 🎂

Now we need a Michael Petherick reunion

I like the black railing, it brings royalty to the masonry work. I would also like to suggest a you tube channel when decorating the up coming bed room suites. Her taste of design is so authentic. "Kacha" I know you will enjoy watching.

Davey you are right, black ties the outside to the chateau! Looks very elegant...

New years 2020. It's been that long? You two are so cute together. I love all the people that Lalande has claimed as her own. ♥️

Good day everyone, hope your having a wonderful weekend

Those little tomatoes are what my Mum used to call chats, they are really tasty.

They're Cherry Tomatoes and delicious whole in a salad !

Gerry is such a sweet, humble and humorous man! Makes my heart happy to see him in the vlogs. Also Stephanie's mother is such a joy to watch :) can't wait to see her back!

Gerry is just so lovely

What a joy Davey was today ❤️

The tomatoes look like: Sweet Sturdy Jo F1. You should also sow Carrots v. Eskimo which is sown in August and harvested throughout winter, leave them in the ground and harvest as and when you need them. Dahlia tubers are eaten as potatoes - what a waste. The Desiree potatoes will be due to harvest mid-July onwards.

Black looks more elegant, striking and eye catching.

So many wonderful things in this video! The black ironwork does look more distinctive than ivory; verdigris would also look nice. I've never tried eating Dahlias--I love Rose petals, Jasmine and Nasturtium. I think Lilacs and Violets are also edible. Phillip's table looked beautiful. Scotman's leaving again? He's only just gotten there! I'm so happy Isabelle and Percy are returning. The car is gorgeous! Loving the little Peachicks. Kirstie is doing wonders in the garden. Daniel Preston, Top Gun Digger Man! Thank you for putting a smile on my face! 🙏🏻🌷⚜️💗⚜️🌷🙏🏻

Hurray- mummy and Percy are coming back!! She’s going to love that car. I think you need your own set of wheels Stephanie! The big red van will be handy but not glamourous enough.

Happy birthday Isabelle! So excited to see you and Percy back at the chateau

Such a LOVELY alarm clock!

Stephanie, I have a wren below my window who makes her nest in the stovepipe every spring. She wakes me every morning, whether I like it or not. But I love her. We’ve even decided to name our home Wren Hill. I too love the black paint on the iron work. And I’m now going to start tasting dahlias! Love to you and the La Landers

Yea! Mommy Isabelle is coming back❤️

You can eat dahlias. Hotel in West Cork serves all sorts of things made with the flowers, which are specially grown for the kitchen