Francis' Blog
The private dining diary of Chef Francis, a classically trained international French chef. Francis is offering private dining services, catering and cooking classes to the residents of New Jersey, Metro New York and Philadelphia.
Private Dining and What You Don’t Make at Home
One of Francis’ primary goals when private cheffing: to create something that no one would (or could) make at home. Think of a friend or
Francis and His Woodworking
“He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with
Francis Has Gone Fishing! (Catskills Fishing Fun with Tommy)
Next to cooking for his many private dining gigs on Long Beach Island, Chef Francis has several hobbies including woodworking and fishing. Last weekend, he
1 Evening of Delectation & Edible Ecstasy at sur La Table
SURF CITY – Around two dozen Lighthouse International Film Festival supporters came out for the third “La Table” edible ecstasy food and wine pairing at
Breakfast Interrupted
Breakfast Interrupted – about the meaning of breakfast Breakfast is the first meal of the day eaten after waking from the night’s sleep, in the
Pasta Wine Pairings 1st Rule (infographic)
The first rule of pasta wine pairings Drinking the wine you enjoy with the food you’ve chosen is pairing rule number one. This validates the
2nd Annual Delectable Valentine’s Day Cooking Class with Francis
Learn two VERY romantic desserts from a classically trained chef during our annual valentine’s day cooking class. Make Valentine’s Day extra special by learning how
2 Ways to make your own Lemoncello
Lemoncello is mainly produced in Southern Italy, especially in the region around the Gulf of Naples, the Sorrentine Peninsula and the coast of Amalfi, and
A Memorable Night in Normandy – La Table
Our La Table events have been a big hit at Francis’. Each event focuses on a particular region of the world. Francis then composes a
