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.

Nouvelle Cuisine At 5 Fingertips in Nice France
Nice Population: 340,000 KNOWN FOR: French Nouvelle Cuisine along the Promenade des Anglais is Nice’s most well-known attraction. This wide paved walkway gets its name from the English aristocrats who

Award Winning French Mother Sauce
Velouté. Award Winning French Mother Sauce Velouté sauce (French Mother Sauce) is essentially a sauce made from a light stock (usually chicken, fish, or veal) thickened with a roux, which

Secret Spaces in a Parisian Night Cafe
As the sun dipped below the Parisian horizon, casting a golden glow over the cobblestone streets, Sarah and Thomas found themselves at a quaint night cafe on Rue des Martyrs.

Baked Camembert and Mustard Sauce
Baked Camembert Cheese w/Mustard Sauce While specific award-winning cheese recipes often remain proprietary, here’s a concept for a gourmet cheese dish that has been praised in various culinary contexts, incorporating

Enter The Historic Cafe de la Paix in Paris
Entrance to Historic Cafe de la Paix Café de la Paix, located in Paris, France, is one of the most renowned and historic cafes in the city of Paris, France.

Lourdes France Cuisine: A Gastronomic Journey with Chef Francis
LOURDES FRANCE CUISINE Nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Pyrenees, Lourdes France, is not only renowned for its spiritual significance but also for its rich culinary history. The charming

Authentic Chefs French Mustard Sauce
Authentic French Mustard Sauce The use of mustard in France can be traced back even further, with the Romans known to have cultivated mustard plants and used mustard as a

Making Mustard in 4 Quick Steps
Making Mustard in (under a minute) Mustard has ancient origins, with its use documented in several cultures across the world. The use of mustard seeds in making mustard can be

French Cooking Class 101
This Week: Sautéing is a French cooking technique that involves cooking food in a shallow pan with a small amount of fat over high heat. The word “sauté” comes from