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The kamado: a Japanese ceramic barbecue.

What is a kamado? The kamado is a Japanese cooking appliance that distinguishes itself from our Western barbecues by its ovoid shape and material. It is indeed a large egg usually made of thick ceramic, although there are also models made of stainless steel. This device, equipped with a hinged lid ...

19
July
2023

Heating with wood: 5 tips for a nice blaze

heating. So you can take advantage of state aid to replace your old stove or fireplace with a new closed hearth wood stove. If your wood-burning appliance dates from before 2002, replace it with a newer appliance, preferably one with the Flamme verte label or equivalent, and you'll feel the di ...

19
Jan
2022

Fridge and freezer: what to do in case of power failure?

he cold chain without electricity for a period of 24 to 48 hours. The amount of time you have depends on the room temperature, the capacity of the appliance and its contents. For example, your freezer will maintain a sufficient temperature for 24 hours if it's half full, versus about 48 hours if ...

21
Dec
2022

Air Fryer: What You Need to Know About the Hot Air Fryer

ion. The first hot air fryer of this kind was invented in 2006 by the SEB group and marketed under the name Actifry. From its launch, this household appliance was presented as a healthier cooking method since it allows cooking fries and other fried foods with very little oil. Nonetheless, this Fren ...

04
Dec
2023

Appliances: how to extend the lifespan of your devices?

What is the lifespan of a household appliance? According to a study by Gifam dated 2021, the average lifespan of a household appliance is 10 years. This figure hides small disparities between different types of equipment. Thus, the lifespan of household appliances is as follows: • 9 years fo ...

01
Sep
2023

The main installations to entrust to a professional plumber

nstallation and he will quantify the number of fittings, stop valves and clamps to be implemented. To continue, the plumber will temporarily fix the appliance in the location indicated on the plan and will mark the marks on the wall and on the floor. He will also mark the location of the fixing cl ...

23
Dec
2021

Avenir on TF1: 5 things to know about the new series with Kev Adams

and relies on the butterfly effect, i.e. the idea that the slightest change in the past has repercussions on the present. Eliott (Kev Adams) is an appliance salesman about to marry his colleague Emily. His life is not perfect but he seems quite happy, until his life is suddenly disrupted by a com ...

27
Feb
2023

Equipment and Cooking Methods: 5 Tips for Saving Energy in the Kitchen

end of cooking and let the dish simmer or finish cooking on the still-hot hob. The trick of using residual heat also applies to the electric oven. As this appliance remains warm for many minutes, you can turn it off earlier and leave the dish in the oven to finish heating or browning. Residual he ...

18
Jan
2024

Video games, music, VOD: the legal guarantee of conformity is extended to digital content

ven by the seller. What changes in 2022? Until now, this warranty only applied to physical goods purchased new or used, such as an object, car or appliance. But, due to our changing consumer habits, it had become necessary to modernize the regulation in order to better protect consumers. T ...

27
Jan
2022

Plumbing: the 5 most common problems and their solutions

l and can insidiously damage the walls of your home. In this case, another simple way to detect the presence of a leak is to close all faucets and appliances that use water in your home and check your water meter. Read the number on the meter, write it down, then wait an hour or two and go bac ...

03
Feb
2022

Electricity consumption: 5 things that really make a difference

behind you when you leave a room (because 'it's not Versailles here', as a famous advert says ;-)) But have you thought about not leaving any electrical appliances on standby? Appliances on standby account for 10% of your electricity bill, or about €80 per year per household according to Ademe. ...

30
Sep
2022

The raclette-style pie: an easy and tasty recipe

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make a raclette-style pie for 4 people: 6 medium potatoes 1 chopped onion 75 g of smoked bacon 6 to 8 slices of raclette cheese 1 roll of shortcrust pastry 1 tablespoon of olive oil (optional) 2 pinches of dried thyme 1 pinch of coarse salt ...

16
Dec
2022

The brazier: the new trend for barbecue in the garden.

ained by the conviviality of these devices. Your summer barbecues will be much more friendly, warm, and practical as everyone can gather around the cooking appliance. With this accessory in your garden, cooking meat will no longer be a chore delegated to one of the participants, who inevitably ends ...

28
Apr
2023

Laundry Care: 5 Tips to Avoid Ironing

t is better to use padded clips rather than wooden ones, which leave a very clear mark. 4- Use the tumble dryer instead of the iron. If you own a dryer, this appliance is your best ally for not having to iron clothes anymore. Of course, the dryer uses a lot of energy. But if you're going to run it, ...

02
Feb
2024

Machine: a series blending kung fu and labor struggle on Arte.

unknown reason. This woman on the run tries to stay under the radar by returning to her hometown. An exceptional mechanic, she gets a job at a home appliance factory to make some money. In this factory, which is facing significant economic difficulties, she meets JP, a Marxist worker, former addi ...

09
Apr
2024