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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.. ...
ate change is prompting municipalities to reverse course and green the cities, meaning replanting vegetation in the heart of the city to combat urban heat islands. Urban heat islands or UHIs refer to areas where surfaces like tarmac, facades, and roofs retain heat, even after sunset. To make matter ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
es are cooking, prepare the other ingredients for this vegetarian curry. 1- Chop the garlic and onion together. 2- Wash the tomato and dice it. 3- Heat a small pan without adding any fat, and toast the sliced almonds over medium heat, stirring constantly. As soon as the almonds are golden, turn o ...
what the cause of this phenomenon is. It is not the time of year that stimulates hair growth but rather the summer weather conditions. Sunlight and heat are two factors that boost hair growth by activating blood circulation. The scientific explanation for this phenomenon is vasodilation. Under th ...
nce, is therefore the ideal candidate if you want to create a garden without watering or if you are looking for a species capable of withstanding the heat and drought of our summers. Another advantage is that this species is also resistant to cold! It shows hardiness down to -15°C. The aerial part ...
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 ...
