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.
Fennel: A Versatile Herb Enhancing Mango Recipes Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), a member of the carrot family, is a culinary treasure with roots in ancient Mediterranean cultures, where it symbolized victory
Lille Population 236,234 KNOWN FOR: Lille France is home to many attractions and landmarks worth visiting such as the Old Stock Exchange building, the Opera House and the birthplace of
Lyon Population 720,000 KNOWN FOR: The city of Lyon France is recognized for its cuisine and gastronomy, as well as historical and architectural landmarks; as such, the districts of Old
In 1747, Antoine-Claude Maille opened La Maison Maille in Paris, soon to be Dijon France and becoming vinegar supplier to Louis XV, following his father’s fame for plague treatment. By
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
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 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,
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
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
