Making Royal Jam Fit For A King - Doing It Ourselves 

Consistency is better than perfection.

I'm absolutely stunned as to the level of knowledge you have Michael. I joined The Pethericks just before Billy bought the Convent and so have been watching everything - but as I see your input, you are by far my favourite 'character' in the real life 'Soap' and as such I have been finding your chanel with past videos for a quality of entertainment that is really not matched at all on terrestrial TV. Thank you for all the interesting videos - and for sharing. your skills, knowledge and personality.

A beautiful cottage with Michael stamped all over it. Every little detail is so cool......

The opening was like a fairytale movie!!! So beautiful and enchanting! Your jam sounds wonderful! Thank you for the history lesson, too!

It’s so warm and cozy being in the kitchen of the cottage. You have it looking like it’s always been that way. It’s just a piece of art. The warmth of the wood, the wall color, all the copper and of course the icing on the cake, the blue & white dishes!!! I can feel the warmth of the stove and smell the jam all the way to the USA! Please include some of the cottage in every video. Can’t wait for the stairs to go in. ❤️

Thank you Michael this episode was lovely and I appreciate you sharing your recipe

We get a brilliant cooking video with history and science lessons as a bonus. Thank you, Michael. You are spoiling us!

Who agrees that this fancy jam would make fabulous holiday gifts or better yet sell to us!!😋

OMG! How lucky you all are to have found a paradise for all of you! At over 80 years of age, I find that you all are still real people without artifice.

Michael, as always, this intro is sooo charming, regal, and happy all at once, not to mention perfect music. I think you may have a future in feature film making!

What a beautiful bucolic intro !! 🥰🥰

I love that lamp

Michael I love the lamp

OMG. The intro photography is stunning….as is the music…. Ive watched it twice…..!

Brilliant, Michael. Thank you so much for sharing. ox

Wow! The chateau is beautiful lit up at night. You must enjoy the late evenings to work as do I. Your jam will be so good. Thanks for filming your jam making session. I have never made any jams or jellies so it was a very informative session for me. Thanks, Michael 😊

This will be so good on some of your home made bread.

Brilliant! You are such a wealth of information! Really enjoy your videos! 😊🎉❤

Outstanding intro Michael!! I see great potential for a series if children’s story books. Bertie’s Adventures at a French Chateau? Food for thought. Your photography, sound, musical scoring, content and editing skills are superior. Andrew is doing a fantastic job, congratulations to both of you. The jam looks and sounds delicious. Thanks🙏🏻❤️

Loved watching you make that jam! It sounds delish ❤️ Your ways of explaining each step is amazing and I could almost taste it!!! See you soon

Okay. Now I just have to make this at some point. Ugh. It's ridiculous how much I want to taste that jam. Well done Michael. Great idea for a unique jam!

Great intro Michael and it's so good to see you enjoying the lovely kitchen in the cottage.

If you are serious about writing that cookbook personally I think that is a fabulous idea. You might consider making a few watercolor paintings of your cottage, garden, kitchen within the cookbook, and perhaps a few pictures of yourself also included. Create the book and put it on your vlog and put it for sale, people can download it - just like that artist friend of Stephanies has done with her art that one can purchase and download. I think you could have yourself a little gold mind. Its really a pleasure to see how far you have come in that last month(s), continued good fortune to you.

This would make a great watercolor painting Michael, from USA

Looks very yummy! Thank you!

I have binge watched your content in the past two weeks and always thought I knew you, and couldn't say why. It just came to me, you look like Justin Timberlake, like a twin. You have great performance skills. You really do present yourself and edit beautifully. This episode has been so ejoyable.

Lovely music, lovely photography, It’s just great, thank you to you and Andrew, most pleasant!

I've got to try and make this. Brilliant!

Always look forward to a Doing It Ourselves video. Just what I needed to wind down before bed. 👌Thanks Michael.

Lovely recipe Michael, great vlog!

Lovely surprise in the middle of the day here in Australia. Well and truly back at the top of your game Michael , doing what you are best at. Thank you😊

Love your videos - this one was even more meditative than usual for me. Thank you for sharing your life at the cottage and in the chateau. ❤️

The intro was beautiful. You will probably need to expand more of you your cooking skills. Cheers to Andrew for filming. I'm loving your new content, Michael...you are so much more relaxed.❤

Your intro was such a stunning audio-visual! Enjoyed the rest of the vlog too - well done!!

Michael, a little communication to manage expectations goes a long way.

“Why the hell not?” Michael Petherick. This is you, at your best. ❤️

Fantastic jam! As a child I would pick the fruit from the bushes our farm and help my MOM make jam!

Amazing intro!!!!!!!! Loved the video!!!!! 😊⭐️🏰❤️ Beautifully edited and filmed … loved the crickets in the night scenes ❤️

you have, in my opinion, very good taste. and i will likely have to go through these all to write down the recipes which are so cool and original and i imagine quite good. 😋

what a lovely surprise this evening, I didn't expect another vlog out for a while, so glad you're continuing, the jam looks great. The vlog from start to finish was amazing with the music choices and the many views you have shared

I purchased my first oil lamps 50 yrs ago and have added over the years. I have not seen one with duoble wicks. That is a wonderful lamp. Now I have a new quest to find one like that. Enjoying the vlogs. Love the recipes. Thank you.

I am glad to see you working at what you love again

Michael, loved your entry music and pastoral setting. Truly goes with the theme of royal stuff!! I especially loved the careful guidance on how to make the jam. Your taste tests truly brought home the delicate palate you have. It is no wonder your followers love your channel! You are truthful and honest about the taste and tell it like it is. Love every minute of this vlog!

This is hands down one of my favorites!!!!! Your kitchen is absolutely gorgeous.

I wish I could have a royal bramble drink! Sounds so good! Ps. The ambience is so cozy! I love the glow that the red shade on the lamp gives on the warm wood. It's beautiful.

Who ever filmed the video needs an award , really nice done. Plus the music

What a wonderful video start to finish! The opening was very evocative and made me feel like I was there! I loved the demonstration of the jam along with the historical aspects. You are such a natural engaging host and I think Andrew's the best camera man you have ever had. It all comes together to make the perfect combination.

I just learned this recipe is for Chambord, which is what you said. I must say I like your ingredients better so I am going to give it a try with your ingredients..... I made a cocktail last night a spoon of jam with vodka and wow it was delicious.... I am hooked.....thanks waiting for more cooking shows from you. Aloha

Such a fun thing to do. Delicious jam made in a fun atmosphere.

Love every minute of this royal vlog. And the creating of this royal jam was an enchanted time. Will definitely try that soon. Thanks for this wonderful vlog and recipe. ❤❤❤

This was fab to watch. Enjoying while reclining in bed at 2 o'clock in the morning. When you put the spoon in the jam to taste I yell "oh no dont do that. " I was sure you were going to burn your mouth. How did you pull that off. You are fun to watch. Never a dull moment. Isabelle would be impressed. Top this Stephanie and Isabelle. You are the best hand washer ever. You are excellent teaching jam preservation. I am making mixed berry jam at the weeks end. I have never made victoria sponge cake. Is it like Angel food cake in America. I like a not so sweet berry coulis with my cakes. How about you. Splendid fun watching you create in the kitchen.

I can smell the bread and jam over hear in Canada ,wish I could have a taste.

Great intro Michael & a great vlog. I can only imagine what the jam would taste like...just delightful!

Well done, Michael! You have an amazing talent for all types of cooking! I appreciate how well you describe each step of the process. It allows us to believe we are right there with you experiencing the awesome flavor of the Royal Jam. You seem to be quite talented at ALL things CREATIVE! Thanks for sharing! 🙂👍

So well produced. And a science lesson!

'Loved this video. 'Found the history of this jam, and its making fascinating. 'Can't wait to try making it myself. What a nice little gift to give someone.

Your jam looks amazing!! I wish I was there! If you fill a glass container ( needs lid) 🫙 with vodka and add several vanilla pods, cut length wise , put in a dark place for 2+ months. You’ll have a ton of great vanilla. For every 8 ounces of vodka add 6 vanilla pods.

Love the music and intro

What a treat on a Wednesday morning! I love these cooking and general life vlogs just as much as the renovation vlogs. I think anybody who has done work in their home over a number of months would be burned out by it so glad to see you taking a break and getting back to your other interests of late. Suggestion, any of these long life items you make you should get a small hamper together and give it away to a subscriber or Patreon at Christmas. Maybe an original water colour in there as well.

Your best vlog so far. I would definitely like a slice of cake with your homemade jam. Your kitchen looks very cozy especially with the oil lamp. Loved the opening music mixed in with the nature sounds. Well done. Looking forward to the next vlog 😍😘

Omg that jam so rich in colour flavour with a punch inspired by a king and put in jars ready for gifts so enjoyed your jam making vlog Michael I’m sure your mum dad and family will love 😍😍Don’t forget to save a jar for Isabelle and Stephanie tres bien perfecto😍❤️👌

I will make that jam and give people and relatives for christmas.thank you Michael

I enjoy listening to your wealth of knowledge...

Wow! Brilliant beautiful B-roll intro! It's back baby!

Perfection!!! I make my own liquor out of any fruit imaginable and this recipe must be the king of them all!!! Every single vlog is better than the previous one...superb introductions and all with beautiful scenery and heavenly music combined!!!

Oh I am going to have to make this!!!!! Yummy!!!! I love the lantern Michael... Such a nice touch! And yes, thank you for the history!!!! You are great Michael! I am so glad to see you and Andrew so happy!!!! Love you guys! 💕

Your intro was like a Disney fairy tale movie! They should hire you to edit their movies. Also love all the cooking tips. You inspired me to use my mixer and make cookies.

Michael I would love to watch you cook all the time specially with that big auger

Yes please !!!! This jam would make a great nite cap on toast going to bed 😀 you may well have a hangover in the morning 👌👌👌loved this video Michael and Andrew makes a great camera man 👌👌❤❤❤❤

Looks and sounds delicious! I made blackcurrant jam this year and added a little cassis and elderflower cordial to fancy it up. Flavour is great. Must try your recipe too!!

And he’s back!!!! Well done, Michael! The intro alone is why I subscribed to you in the first place! 👏

What a great video Michael. I posted it to my FaceBook page.

That recipe is fantastic!

Your work is beautifully done. Great cinematography skill,

The jam sounds and looks delicious. Thanks for sharing 👍 🥰

Hope all is well can’t wait for the next one :)

Love the lamp and the jam should be a hit, looked delicious.

I'm so glad you are using a microphone now. The audio is so much better and now we can actually hear you!

Epic opening and posh jam. Love it

Looks interesting!

It’s like the red light district, in your kitchen. Love it! 👍😂❤️

The Chateau looks so beautiful at night with the flood lights on it. Love the lamp and it is so special that it was your grandmother's. I love old family pieces.

What a wonderful recipe. I may try this in the fall when I'm making my apple butter to give as gifts for Thanksgiving and Christmas....... thank you very much!

It takes a jam connoisseur to know one! Looks yummy…🍾

It's hard to follow someone who won't show up 🤔😪 does anyone know what's going on?

That’s the best jam I ever saw 🥰❤️

You make me feel like I can make jam! I have always been intimidated by the process , but you made it look totally doable. I’m definitely going to try this recipe, I love your positive outlook , Thank you Michael!

Middle of the night here, couldn't sleep so went to You Tube and found you making elegant jam. The opening scenes leading to your cottage window, seeing your cozy kitchen, lit in the dark night, drew me in to the jam making adventure. I would love to taste it.

Michael adding champagne a cup here and half cup there is literally me at brunch… just a bit more for me please.

You have given me inspiration to give this a go myself. I don't even drink alcohol, but im excited about this! Thank you for sharing!

One word: YUM!

I love home made jams and jellies! With blackberries and raspberries, I like to strain it, to remove the seeds and pits and push through the flesh. I know it is neither jam nor jelly (in the American sense of the words), so I call it jammy! Your luxurious jam sounds fantastic!!!

I could listen to you all day! Brilliant !!

Michael, I’m so glad I’ve come across your channel. Your remarkable skill in so many fields and your artist’s eye for beauty have made your videos an intellectual and visual feast. Thank you!

Just a little bit more Champagne!🍾. Your jam will be delicious!! Loved your intro music Michael. Great video. Warm, cozy kitchen.

You are beyond awesome and talented!!!🎉♥️

The start looked like something out of a Disney movie - gorgeous!

You are fantastic telling us everything about the history of jam making and what goes into the copper pot. Even about sugar and water in the same glass. Love it. We need to see your partner, Andrew a little more. He doing a fantastic job filming and he should take a bow. Maybe he can be on camera also drinking the champagne. Perfect team.

Michael, you make everything seem so easy. The music with the scenes, all so very special. Keep doing what you do, obviously you are very talented in so many ways, an absolute delight. For so many of us being isolated these past months your delightful vlogs have been a source of tremendous joy. Love the cottage. Thank you.

Micheal. So missing your vlogs. Hope you put something up soon.