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Gas and electricity: 5 tips to lower your bill

1- Do not overheat your home Of course, your energy bill will not be the same depending on whether you live in the north or south of France. Your gas and electricity costs will depend on how cold the winter is in your area and when you need to turn on the heating. But, regardless of the Clima ...

20
Oct
2021

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

nsumption of this equipment. Cover the pots and pans. No matter what cooking equipment you use, including gas cooking, remember to cover the pots and never heat them empty! Stew cooking is faster because the lid retains the heat inside the container. Putting a lid on a pot, sauté pan, or skillet i ...

18
Jan
2024

Weather: how to interpret the record heat observed in France?

Record temperatures With an average of 17.8°C across metropolitan France, temperatures in May 2022 in France broke the heat record previously held by May 2011. Over the past month, many records for warmth and mildness at night have also been broken locally. Temperatures reached summer levels, s ...

07
June
2022

Thermotherapy: in case of pain, should I use hot or cold?

words, the relief felt is real but short-lived! Cold is your first anti-pain ally, especially for joints because of its anti-inflammatory action. Heat is just as interesting against certain pains, thanks to its relaxing effect on the muscles. In what cases should I use cold? If there is pain ...

23
Feb
2023

Garden: how to create a cool oasis?

rea that benefits from a cooler temperature than the surrounding zones. In cities, the creation of cool islands aims to counteract the phenomenon of heat islands, which are areas where heat is concentrated due to the lack of vegetation and the density of concrete, glass, and asphalt constructions.. ...

21
July
2023

Heat wave and mental health: how heat affects your mood

Heat increases the risk of violence When the temperature outside climbs to the point of being unbreathable, our bodies suffer and our moods suffer. While sunny weather is usually associated with seaside vacations and outdoor recreation, when the heat wave sets in, our spirits are not in the mood. ...

21
July
2022

Pasta carbonara: the real recipe without cream

aghetti is cooked, drain it retaining about a bowl of cooking water. 2- Pour the spaghetti into the sauté pan that was used to brown the bacon and heat over low heat. 3- Add the egg and Parmesan or Grana Padano mixture and continue to heat over very low heat, stirring constantly. Copyr ...

08
Sep
2021

Vegetarian california rolls: the recipe in pictures

n put it in a pot with water to the top and bring to a boil. Copyright: Audrey Vautherot 4- When the water boils, leave the pan on medium heat, stirring for 2 minutes, then cover and cook on very low heat for 12 minutes. Note:watch the cooking and stir the rice often to prevent it fro ...

25
Feb
2022

The chocolate tonka mousse: an easy recipe

lavoring. Preparation To prepare this chocolate tonka mousse, we start by melting the chocolate in a bain-marie. 1- Break the chocolate into a heatproof container and add the hazelnut milk. Copyright: Audrey Vautherot 2- Place the container on a double boiler and let it heat over ...

25
Mar
2022

Easter nest with three chocolates: an easy recipe

ake by grating half a tonka bean into the batter (optional). 4- Add the olive oil last and mix well. Copyright: Audrey Vautherot 5- Preheat your oven to 150°C. 6- Pour the batter into a buttered crown mold. Copyright : Audrey Vautherot 7- Bake this cocoa crown cake for ...

13
Apr
2022

Hot chocolate with coconut milk: a vegan recipe

lk is simple. 1- Mix the coconut milk and water in a small saucepan. 2- Add the dark chocolate broken into pieces and place the pan over medium heat. Cooking 1- Heat the contents of the pan over medium heat, stirring constantly with a teaspoon. 2- You must stir this mixture well until t ...

03
Feb
2023

Rhubarb spice compote: a very easy recipe

completely until the syrup becomes translucent. 3- Add the star anise or the bag of anise infusion and let it simmer for 5 minutes. 4- Remove from heat and let it steep for another 5 minutes, covered. Cooking rhubarb compote 1- Once your anise syrup is well infused, remove the star anise or the a ...

30
June
2023

The kamado: a Japanese ceramic barbecue.

recise temperature control. Its shape allows for optimal air circulation, like in a convection oven, and its thick ceramic design efficiently retains heat for long hours. How does a kamado work? The Japanese kamado is powered by charcoal like a regular barbecue. However, its shape and material allow ...

19
July
2023

The pumpkin spice latte: a comforting pumpkin-flavored drink.

s). Preparation of spiced tea 1- In a saucepan, mix the water with black tea and pumpkin chai herbal tea. 2- Bring this mixture to a boil over medium heat. 3- As soon as the water starts boiling, turn off the heat. 4- Cover the saucepan and let it steep for 7 minutes. Note: You can even extend the ...

18
Oct
2023

Spinach Shakshuka: An Easy Recipe

de with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and eggs. The first step is to prepare the tomato spinach which forms the base of this spinach shakshuka. 1- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 2- Add the spinach and let it heat until it's completely thawed. 3- Then add the ...

08
Nov
2023

Homemade Bolognese Lasagna: An Easy Recipe

tion of Bolognese sauce To make Bolognese lasagna, start by preparing a slightly liquid Bolognese sauce. 1- Blend the garlic and onion together. 2- Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the chopped garlic and onion without browning. 3- Add the tomato puree and season the ...

14
Sep
2007

Navarin from the sea: a light holiday recipe

cm cubes. 4- Dilute the fish stock or the vegetable stock cube in 25 cl of boiling water, add the saffron and keep the stock warm. Cooking 1- Heat the olive oil in a casserole dish and brown the chopped leek. Season with salt and pepper. 2- Add the carrot slices and the diced potatoes suc ...

22
Dec
2021

Heating with wood: 5 tips for a nice blaze

1- Use dry wood The first of 5 tips to know about making a great blaze and getting the most out of your wood heat is to use good, dry wood. Forget about wet wood, chipboard or wood salvaged from construction sites. To avoid polluting the atmosphere, firewood should not be not treated or painted. ...

19
Jan
2022

Indian halva with coconut milk: a vegan recipe

k-bottomed saucepan, cook the carrots in coconut oil, stirring often so they don't stick. Copyright: Audrey Vautherot 3- Stew them over low heat and uncovered for at least 20 minutes until they become tender. 4- In another pan, mix the coconut milk with the wholemeal sugar, spices, rais ...

29
July
2022

Marine heatwave: the Mediterranean Sea beats temperature records

What is a marine heat wave? As the name implies, a marine heatwave is an exceptional rise in temperatures seen at sea. This phenomenon was named by IPCC scientists in 2019. The origin of this phenomenon, of course, are the heat episodes on the coast. When the mercury climbs on land, the sea ends ...

02
Aug
2022