The Chateau Diaries #276 Sew Snorty's mouth shut and put the damn dog on the floor!

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I’m not no great fan of the Fleuries (from way before their misconceived venture into candle peddling) but i have been dipping in and out of their latest reno project. A nice touch to show footage of Benoit’s upgraded workshop arising from the fundraising. Benoit’s gratitude was the real deal and it’s rather sweet that he’s creating a framed montage of contributors’ photographs to hang in his workshop. So refreshing to see something on YT done without artifice or guile.
 
I can’t be positive, but is that a Kelly bag sitting on the end of the table at the right? A new one from Hermes is about $26,000, used about $15,000. It looks like a counterfeit, or another brand’s knock off. Surely Fanny wouldn’t be that bold?!? Or would she…
I saw that a few flogs back, its definitely not a Kelly the leather is all wrong and the shape is not quit right, at one point i though it could be vintage Celine or Cartier on the other hand it could be name less vintage.

Do we think auntie and uncle have come into a big of money since selling there English property? the Porsche looked like a newer model and I'm pretty sure its there's, you know me not one to gossip but maybe there will be giving Cuz some money ala fanny style, early inheritance?
 
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I can’t be positive, but is that a Kelly bag sitting on the end of the table at the right? A new one from Hermes is about $26,000, used about $15,000. It looks like a counterfeit, or another brand’s knock off. Surely Fanny wouldn’t be that bold?!? Or would she…
Looks pretty ordinary to me. Waste of money for something like a Kmart accessory.
 
I'd love to have the recipe converted when you get time. It sounds very like the nut roast I used to get at Tesco. Probably a much nicer version, especially with the mushrooms.

There you go. I became a little too long.

NØTTESTEK - Nut steak
(that third recipe with my personal twists)


1-2 cups of cooked basmati rice or any rice

2 cups of mushrooms and some extra for decorating

1 large onion diced in small bits

2 garlic boats minced (around 2 tablespoons minced garlic)

2 tablespoons olive oil (or the oil you prefer)

2 teaspoons timian (optional, add the herbs you prefer really, I use loads of parsley and spring onions)

2 teaspoons estragon (optional, add the herbs you prefer)

200g walnuts or hazelnuts (thinly sliced)

100g almonds (thinly sliced)

3 to 5 eggs (optional in my opinion)

200ml any type of vegan cream (I use Oatly)

300g grated cheese (I currently use vegan cheese “Green Vie” or Norwegian vegan cheese “Gryr” )

Salt and pepper



What I will add in my own recipe:

1 apple (peeled and grated)

3 tablespoons tomato “passata”

1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice



In a mixer roughly process the mushrooms into small bits and set aside.

Add the nuts to the mixer and lightly process into not very small bits, add the cooked rice and process to a homogenous but rough mixture.

In a pan fry the diced onion in olive oil, add minced garlic and then add then mushrooms (and the lemon juice if using, I use lemon).

Let them cook in high heat for a while.

Add salt and pepper and the herbs you are using (timian, estragon etc)

In another bowl mix rice and nuts mixture with the eggs and cream (if using those, I don’t use eggs, I will add grated apple and tomato passata).

Mix everything well with a spatula. Add the mushroom mixture to the nuts and rice mixture and mix well until homogenous “dough”. Add cheese if you using it and mix again.

Add baking paper to a bread pan and place a layer of sliced mushroom for decoration. Add the mixture on top and press well with hands to make a very pressed dough.

Bake for one hour in a preheated oven at 180C. Check with a wood pick if the “nut steak” is firm and cooked. If not completely cooked, bake it a little longer.

Serve with mushroom sauce and “tyttebaer” jam (I haven’t got a clue how “tyttebær’ is called in English). They sell it in IKEA.


Mushroom sauce

100 mushrooms (the type you prefer)

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon timian or any other herb you prefer

100 ml vegetable stock

200 ml cooking simple cream ( I used vegan Oatly or Norwegian “Gryr”)

2 or 3 drops of lemon juice

Salt and pepper

(I sometimes add soy sauce or balsamic vinegar to harmonize the flavor, but it all depends on the final taste of the sauce).
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Rat zapper electric box you bait they enter get zapped and you dump them out. I have dogs no need to worry about poison.

If only Ruby was allowed to live inside that (disgusting) house, there would be no mice anywhere… It only takes a cat or two…
 
I saw this tonight on my aunt's Facebook page and it resonated with me so I thought I would share here.

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My first without my adult children and nieces. They have no idea as I don't want them to change their plans for me. It's crappy and I must admit it might be a challenge or I may sail through it. I have a lovely boxing day invite. That and turning 60 later this week as left me feeling quite strange...
 
I don’t know if there are any traditions for little boys with Grandparent fetishes in the Netherlands.
This centrepiece at Johns …

On the thought of anatomy boy dogs should be ‘ dealt’ with at about six months ish.
Ratsos Manhood is same scale as Snorts.
How old is Ratso really? Has he already has the chop?

The carpet on Johns stairs was beautiful. Ratso felt warm and happy, not shaking with cold a fear.
 

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My first without my adult children and nieces. They have no idea as I don't want them to change their plans for me. It's crappy and I must admit it might be a challenge or I may sail through it. I have a lovely boxing day invite. That and turning 60 later this week as left me feeling quite strange...
Maybe we should join up . I have a similar situation and turn 60 mid December.
One funny thing my life was so stressful last year I thought it was my 60 th , I had a ‘ big’ present to celebrate and then gained an extra year…and I have bought another big present this year🙄.
This was last years… my arthritic finger means not easy to steal it…sapphires are my favourite.
 

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Agreed . . . but they did a great job of the 'cafe' although I'm not so keen on the minty green paint colour.

Usually I steer clear of M&M. However, because of the wallpaper and despite the goofy-faced thumbnail, I did dive into their latest vlog. Huge credit to deeply dull Steve and nearly-as-dull Sarah for the effort they put into how the wallpaper should be hung before they even cut one drop of the first roll. Beyond SJ, of course, but what a difference to see proper preparation and careful thought.

(I don’t like colourway of the wallpaper they chose or the shades of green they used!)
 
They need to get those black triangular plastic boxes that sit on the ground to contain the baits.
They're not pretty but could be hidden behind furniture.

Agree and she’s too miserly to get ‘Pest Control’ in and get the job done properly. They’d come in, install those boxes all over the Shitoo and change them every so often.
Fanny probably passes off the vermin as a paaaaaaarfectly normal situation as they live in the country.
 
Maybe we should join up . I have a similar situation and turn 60 mid December.
One funny thing my life was so stressful last year I thought it was my 60 th , I had a ‘ big’ present to celebrate and then gained an extra year…and I have bought another big present this year🙄.
This was last years… my arthritic finger means not easy to steal it…sapphires are my favourite.
Oh that's funny and lovely jewellery! I was a year out for my 50th! How did it happen, reaching this Age? I'm still feel 40 (ignoring two types of arthritis)
I think women who are 60 now are very different from
60 year old even 30 years ago. I want to continue wearing red lipstick and being quite sweary! Cheers to us! 🍾🥂 😘
 

😂😂 killer post @Jeeves

With apologies to Quentin Crisp, I shall always call Stephan just that from now on.
It’s uncanny and quite frankly, if you didn’t know better, he could be more Quentin than Stephen anyway 🤷🏻‍♀️🤔
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I can’t be positive, but is that a Kelly bag sitting on the end of the table at the right? A new one from Hermes is about $26,000, used about $15,000. It looks like a counterfeit, or another brand’s knock off. Surely Fanny wouldn’t be that bold?!? Or would she…

I think most of us would agree that the money grabbing mega consumerist that is Fanny most definitely would🙄
 
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Whenever she is invited to someone else's home, such as John's, she takes other people with her, most of whom are probably unknown to the host. This time, it was Wendy Grimface. In the past, when Fanny visited other chateaux owners, (most of whom seem to have come to their senses and dropped her, at least the sensible ones have, such as Erin, and the antiques people), she then dragged Marie and others along with her. I'm also sick of everyone trying to emphasise that it's ok to have the dog at a dining table because they are allowed into French restaurants (where they are supposed to be on the floor, anyway). It is not ok to have the dog on your lap at a table, either in a restaurant or in someone else's home. It's the height of bad manners, it's unhygienic and bad training for the dog. She's obviously told John about the negative comments and because he likes dogs, he was out to prove he was ok with it but most people would not be, and they shouldn't encourage it. What with PJ leaving his hat on and the dog at the table, they are demonstrating their lack of class and manners and emphasising their ignorance, their feeling of entitled superiority, and lack of respect for others.

She thinks they're all so elegant and classy, when in truth they're showing themselves as being very gauche and uncouth. Their new found friend John is no better I'm afraid.

Also dogs are most certainly not accepted in all French restaurants and Ten Tonne Tatty was no better backing her up on it. When we had our two we would always ask if they were allowed and being large dogs it was quite often a no, or only out on the terrace (if there was one) over to one side so as not in the way of customers. She would get some very disapproving looks and even complaints (as she should do) by other diners having that dog (even if he's tiny) up on her/his lap. It is not dining etiquette in any way shape or form.

They just think they are beyond any form of reproach.
 
We know that Wendygrinch has already left the dump, so once again old cheese was served to us. BORING....

Obviously Tess refuses to be filmed for the shitshow, but of course Steph doesn't let that stop her and so we catch a glimpse of Tess at the lunch table. As always, no respect for other people's privacy... but we don't know Steph any differently.

Is she really surprised that Sir Lancelot would rather be in John's chateau in his favorite chateau? It's warm, clean, tastefully decorated and obviously the food and company are better. Even a dog notices this.

In view of the condition of her dump and the hygienic conditions, Steph should crawl into the last mouse hole in shame.

Agree. Notable that Lancelot appeared quite happy to run up and down the carpeted stairs. Must have felt wonderful underfoot for him after what he’s used to🙄
 
Nothing of importance to post, just trying to get rid of a T L glitch which has persisted all morning. So will add She is still a lazy lying schemer, he is still an uneducated obnoxious twit, to remain relevant.
ETA What is in the courtyard at the shittoo that cannot be seen. Everyone has very carefully avoided filming it for a while have they put up on outside Christmas tree as well as the plethora inside.
 
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