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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Private Dining by Francis (@privatediningbyfrancis) Mango and Fennel Salad SERVES: 2-4PREP TIME: 15 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 ripe mango, peeled and thinly sliced or diced1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced (use a mandoline for extra thinness)1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice 2 tablespoons olive […]

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 Charles de Gaulle. The Lille France Tourist Office has put together a list of the best places to go and things to do in Lille

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 Lyon, the Fourvière hill, the Presqu’île and the slopes of the Croix-Rousse. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeiko7-LCpg Last but not least, Lyon France. Lyon is a city of gastronomy,

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 1760, Maille supplied vinegar to Austrian and Hungarian courts, later earning titles under Louis XVI and Empress Catherine II. Acquired by Grey-Poupon in 1885 and

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 just putting food on a dish; it’s an entire discipline that can greatly influence the dining experience. Plating significantly impacts the diner’s first impression of

chef inspired creamy dijon mustard Creamy dijon sauce, thanks to its base of Dijon mustard, offers a balance of tanginess, spice, and sometimes sweetness, making it a popular choice in both home cooking and professional kitchens for its ability to enhance a wide range of dishes. Ingredients for a creamy dijon • 1/2 cup Dijon

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, but be careful not to burn them completely. Vegan Option: Use vegan mayo for the sauce if you prefer a vegan dish. Pairing: This dish

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 spent their holidays in Nice during the 1800s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UArdPuATgWQ Nice, France’s fifth largest city, is well known for its nouvelle cuisine as well as its

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 is a mixture of equal parts butter and flour cooked together. Velouté, due to its neutral flavor, allows for a wide range of adaptations, making