Articles tagged “Heating”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Where Do Hurricanes Come From? By Eric Leech IN Travel & Outdoors Jul 25 2008 Once a long time ago in Greece, hurricanes and violent storms were thought to come from the Hecatoncheires. It involves the warm moist air from the ocean, which naturally rises upward, much the same as it does in your home when you are trying to heat in the winter. This transference of warm air into the sky creates a low... + READ MORE

Emeril's Summer Roll Dipping Sauce By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Jul 23 2008 Summer Roll Dipping Sauce: 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown rice wine vinegar 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1 tablespoon wheat free or regular soy sauce 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons Thai fish sauce 2 teaspoons minced ginger 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon grated carrots 1 + READ MORE

Emeril's Marinated Bocconcini By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Jul 23 2008 1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil 1-2 inch x 1- inch strip of lemon peel (yellow part only) 1 garlic clove, minced 1 fresh bay leaf 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1 sprig fresh thyme 1 sprig fresh oregano 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pound mozzarella bocconcini or ciliegini, drained In a small saucepan... + READ MORE

Emeril's Stacked Greek Salad By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Jul 21 2008 1 1/2 cups olive oil 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons minced oregano 1/2 cup tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning 2 large English cucumbers, ends trimmed and cut into very thin lengthwise ribbons 6 to 8 ripe beefsteak... + READ MORE

Emeril's Cold Avocado Soup With Cilantro Oil And Crème Fraiche By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Jul 21 2008 3 large, ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 1/4 cup minced scallions 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, plus 6 sprigs 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1 cup heavy cream Cilantro Oil, for garnish Chopped chives, for garnish Creme... + READ MORE

When it is Hot, Get in the Kitchen By Trevor Reichman IN Home & Garden Jul 19 2008 On Wa$ted, we learned of fraternity brothers who were wasting a lot of energy by using space heaters to heat their personal space.While it may not be practical for us to hibernate, we can lie in our beds under our down covers.It is a good setting to read, write, dream, and even get some work done. + READ MORE

Hybrids Take to the Dirt By Eric Leech IN Tech & Transport Jul 18 2008 The show Mean Green Machines is set to pit a lot of different vehicles against each other, but one of the most fun will be the all terrain hybrid vehicles.The next time your in the market for a new "toy", don't forget that today they come in more flavors than just gas.Work or play, hybrids are proving themselves quite... + READ MORE

Emeril's Recipe: Simple Seasoned-Just-Right Beef Burgers By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Jul 17 2008 1 pound ground beef chuck 2 ½ teaspoons Burger Seasoning, see previous recipe 4 hamburger buns, for serving Condiments for serving burgers, such as lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced avocados, sliced onions, pickle slices, mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard, as desired Combine ground beef and seasoning blend in a bowl and... + READ MORE

Emeril's Quick French Lentils By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Jul 14 2008 1 carrot, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup French green lentils, rinsed 1 cup chicken stock In a medium saucepan, combine the carrot, celery, and onion. + READ MORE

Emeril's Stir Fried Baby Bok Choy By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Jul 14 2008 1 medium sweet onion, sliced 3/4 pound baby Bok Choy, sliced in half lengthwise 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 cup bean sprouts 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce Cilantro leaves for garnishHeat a skillet or wok to high heat. + READ MORE

Emeril's Chicken, Andouille, and Shrimp Jambalaya By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Jul 14 2008 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 (3-1/2 to 4 pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole Seasoning, plus more for seasoning chicken and shrimp 1 1/2 pounds andouille sausage, cut into 1/2 moons 2 large onions, finely chopped 4 medium ribs celery, finely chopped 1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1... + READ MORE

Emeril's Beef Lettuce Wraps with Chimichurri Sauce By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Jul 14 2008 1 Flat iron steak, 1-2 pounds 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small head Bibb or butter lettuce, cored and leaves separated Chimichurri sauce, recipe follows Pickled Carrots, Red and... + READ MORE

Emeril's Oysters Bienville By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Jul 14 2008 Rock salt, for baking 2 strips bacon, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped yellow onions 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole milk 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup finely chopped white button mushrooms 1/4 pound... + READ MORE

Emeril's Lentil Salad with Braised Greens and Sunny Side Up Eggs By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Jul 14 2008 Wash the Swiss chard and beet greens well. Pat dry. Cut the ribs from the leaves, chop into 1/2-inch pieces, and set aside. Cut the leaves into 1-inch strips and reserve separately. + READ MORE

Emeril's Portuguese Fish Stew with Chicken Chorizo and Rouille By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Jul 14 2008 Emeril Lagasse's recipe for Portuguese fish stew with chicken chorizo and rouille from the Fish Tales episode of Emeril Green. + READ MORE

Turn the A/C Off in Your Car Before You Get There By Michael Graham Richard IN Tech & Transport Jul 11 2008 Here's a tip that few people know. It's a way to save a little bit of gas money, and reduce pollution a bit. It's a small contribution, but it all adds up. + READ MORE

Walnut Mushroom Pate By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Jul 3 2008 We've skirted around the issue of family members becoming vegetarian when others remain firm carnivores. Be careful toasting the walnuts, as they can burn quite easily. Walnut Mushroom Pate 3 tbsp olive oil 1 cup onion, diced 3 cloves garlic 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried tarragon 1/4 tsp salt Freshly... + READ MORE

Going Tank-less By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jul 3 2008 On Wa$ted, an analysis of a couple's home revealed that their biggest energy hog was their water heater.On demand water heaters use a heat exchanger to deliver a high dose of electricity to the water only while it is being used. + READ MORE

Going Geothermal: Electric Geysers? By Team Planet Green IN Travel & Outdoors Jul 1 2008 Greensburg is going through all sorts of changes in its pursuit of green.Supporters of harnessing geothermal energy believe that it could be a far more powerful source than wind and solar power combined.Basically, the idea hinges on drilling down in geyser-loaded locales in order to power electrical generators with heat + READ MORE

Try a New Vegetable: Garlic Scapes By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Jul 1 2008 I discovered garlic scapes a few years ago at the farmers' market near my cottage.It definitely has a garlic taste, but it is milder than clove garlic, and even milder than bulb garlic.I still had some bulb garlic left over from the previous week at the market, so a garlic extravaganza seemed in order. + READ MORE