It was Selmar's Birthday at Lalande! And because no-one here had the secret to his mother's perfect apple cake, he asked her for the recipe and made it himself - watch and the secret to appley yumminess will be revealed! Mummy had yet more mower woes, but there's GREAT NEWS on the garden front, which called for lots of preparations in the walled potager, much to the disgust of our resident toad! Escape to the chateau with ’The Chateau Diaries’ This channel follows the adventures of chatelaine Stephanie in her French 16th century home, the Chateau de Lalande, in the heart of rural France We show you what life is like in an ancient chateau in the heart of the French lockdown, and the creative crafts and activities that we’re turning to, to make the most of this period of enforced relaxation. A very special thank you to all of you who have become Patrons of the Chateau de Lalande. As you can imagine, your help means more to me now than ever. Because of you, I'll be able to keep living at Lalande and making videos even though our chambres d'hotes income has been decimated by the coronavirus. I’ve been overwhelmed by your kindness and generosity. On behalf of this beautiful chateau that will continue to survive and flourish because of you, thank you!!! If you're interested in become a Patron of The Chateau Diaries, click here: https://www.patreon.com/thechateaudiaries