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.
The Very French Art of Plating
Plating in culinary arts refers to the art and technique of arranging and presenting food on a plate in an aesthetically pleasing manner. The art of plating is more than
Chef Inspired Creamy Dijon Sauce
Silky Dijon Cream Pan Sauce Silky Dijon Cream Pan Sauce chef inspired creamy dijon mustard Creamy dijon sauce, thanks to its base of Dijon mustard, offers a balance of tanginess,
Toasted Leeks with World-Class Mustard Sauce
Toasted bread w/leeks & mustard sauce Char Level: If you like your toasted leeks more charred, you can leave them on the grill or under the broiler a bit longer,
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
