Month: October 2020

Containment: 5 recipes from chefs to make as a family

Notice to all those who are not exactly blue cordons. What if you took advantage of confinement to become an ace in the kitchen? To give you a little boost, Paris Select has selected the cult recipes of 5 chefs, super easy to prepare… Prepare to wow your family with this Michelin-starred menu! - Guy Martin's onion soup As easy to make as it is good, this onion soup will warm hearts… Proportion per person: 2 or 3 onions 1/4 liter of poultry broth or stock of veal3cl of white wine10 grams of flourA knob of butterOlive oil Preparation: In olive oil and butter, brown the onions until the onions are colored.Add the flour and stir until the onions are caramelized. Add the dry white wine. Pour in the chicken stock or veal stock. With a wooden spatula, stir gently. Cook for 30 to 35 minutes. - Le Croque-Monsieur Polenta Ham and Cheese by Eric Frechon Chef Eric Frechon had the good idea to change from the traditional…

The golden rules for effective teleworking

Rebelote. With this confinement n ° 2, many French people will have to (re) work from home for the coming month. Set an alarm clock, set a fixed schedule, get dressed ... For those who can afford it, here are our tips for teleworking effectively. - 1. Program your alarm clock To telework in good conditions, it is necessary to set a rhythm, ideally modeled on that of the office. Of course you can sleep a little more, but just because you work from home doesn't mean you have to allow yourself to sleep in! Getting up at a fixed time is still a good way to prepare for a day at work. - 2. Getting ready While it is true that there is a little tempting side to it, working in pajamas is absolutely not motivating. Suddenly, force yourself to dress and make it a point of honor to preserve your daily routine: shower, make-up, breakfast ... Getting ready as if you were going to spend the day with your colleagues helps to get in the state mind "work" and concentrate. - 3.…

10 (simple) things to do at home during confinement

On Thursday, October 29 at 00:00, France returned to quarantine, just five months after the first deconfinement ... "Stay at home as much as possible" is the watchword for - at least - the next four weeks, in order to curb and limit the spread of the coronavirus ... So, in this period of health crisis, we are adapting and finding alternatives to entertaining outings which are now prohibited. Read, tidy up, meditate or even cook… Here are 10 cool activities to do at home during confinement. - Get started in yoga Given the current context, this is the perfect time to get started! Especially since several applications and other online tutorials are available to help beginners: the Yoga Connect app or site, the videos of the famous coach Ariane (to be found on yogacoaching.fr), casayoga.tv, the channel Man Flow Yoga on Youtube… Our recommendation: the books “Meditating with an open heart” by Frédéric Lenoir and “The art of meditation” by Matthieu Ricard. - Introduce yourself to a new activity Since you are already in your comfort zone, you might as well try to…

Our favorite restaurants, delivered or taken away

Usually, we are happy to have lunch or dinner there but with this particular context, we can only order our favorite dishes to enjoy them at home. Closed to customers since Friday, October 30, here are our favorite restaurants offering their tempting offer for delivery, directly to our door ... The best way to support these exceptional Parisian establishments? Enjoy at home! - For a successful oriental evening: Maison Noura Notice to lovers of Lebanese gastronomy, Maison Noura continues delivery and take-out services from its restaurant in the 16th arrondissement. In addition to the wide range of lunch boxes, you can also order the delicious cold or hot mezzés (hummus, falafels, sambouseks, etc.), the grills for which the establishment is famous, and the baklawas that all of Paris are fond of. To order, it's here. - For Thai cuisine enthusiasts: Yummy Thai Only a few weeks after opening its doors, Yummy Thai had to resolve to close, in view of the health crisis ...

8 feel-good ideas for a good daily life

If there is one thing that we envy our Danish neighbors, it is their lifestyle, this special 'hygge' that has made them the happiest people in the world since 1973! To ward off the cold that has already set in and the night falling more and more quickly and confinement, we have prepared a 100% feel-good program, made in hygge… - Take time for yourself In a world where the requirements are always more important and where time is running out for each of us, it is important to know how to listen to ourselves. Spend a weekend in digital detox mode, go to the hairdresser, have a relaxing bath, have a manicure or treat yourself to a massage with a friend ... Taking time for yourself is a fundamental pillar of the hygge philosophy, which encourages us to relax and let go. - Create a beauty space To enjoy your beauty rituals, gather your 'essentials' in one place. Hang a nice mirror at the right height ...

Car rental: here is the best agency in Paris

Whether you are a provincial or a tourist from abroad, renting a car in Paris can be a practical solution adapted to your program, especially for getaways outside the city... Culture buff, gourmet lover or bird by night, Paris will satisfy all your most eclectic desires! Steeped in history and an extraordinary heritage, the City of Light never disappoints. The most beautiful city in the world is home to a large number of the most visited monuments: the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Opéra Garnier and so many others... These must-see places represent one of the reasons why tourists from all over the world flock in droves. But for several years, Paris has also been the scene of several conferences and other trade fairs. Whether in the field of agriculture, tourism, high-tech or gastronomy, the city organizes more than 400 major professional gatherings each year, such as the Salon de l'Agriculture, the Foire of…

Angell Bike: 5 reasons to fall for Marc Simoncini's connected bike

Transport strike, health crisis, desire to get (back) into sport, ecological awareness... There are many reasons for wanting to get on a bike, which we choose electric for less effort. If you are still hesitating between several models, we have listed for you the 5 reasons to fall for Angell, the model of Marc Simoncini and Jules Trecco... Focus on the "best electric bike in the world". – You will be faster on your daily journeys In addition to its sleek and very desirable chrome design (thanks Ora Ïto), Angell will save you a lot of time on your daily journeys. Compact, removable, and with a range of 70km, its battery can propel you up to 25km/h! – It's the safest bike in the world Featuring hyperbolic lights – front and rear – but also assistance, reflective strips on the tires and vibrators in the grips to indicate the direction, you go and ride on the safest bike in the world… True guarantor of your safety, it…