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.

Who Helps Chef Francis?
When our team enters a home, its very important we set a certain tone. We want to send a vibe of relaxed professionalism. This way,

Cream Puffs by Chef Francis – Heavenly Desserts
What is it about Cream Puffs that define decadent dessert? They’re pillowy, creamy, soft and heavenly sweet. They’re probably served by angels in heaven, they’re

Private Dining ~ 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