Strategize to Keep Cool
pointed in. The two window fans will work together to keep air moving and you cool. Just make sure the fans have no large obstructions between them. Have a ceiling fan? During warmer months, make sure it’s set to run counterclockwise. This pushes air down and creates an indoor wind chill effect, making the room feel several degrees cooler. The easiest way to check fan direction is to stand under the spinning fan. If you feel a breeze, you’re good to go. If not, you may need to manually adjust the fan by flipping the switch found in the unit itself.
STAY COOL AND MANAGE ENERGY COSTS
One of the downsides of air conditioning is the energy bill that comes with it. Over the summer, that bill adds up, leaving a lot of people looking for alternative ways to cool down. If you don’t want to leave your A/C running — or you don’t have an A/C system in your home — here is one of the best ways to keep cool and keep your energy bill low, too.
Keep in mind, though, that fans will only keep you cool to a point. When the temperatures get warm enough, these strategies will no longer be effective. When that happens, you can’t beat the cooling power of the air conditioner.
Use fans strategically.
Fan placement is crucial for a cool room or home. The idea is to push warm air out of the home while keeping the air moving. This generally requires two or more fans, with one in the window, pointed out, and another in the room to circulate the air. However, if the air outside is cooler than the air inside, place the second fan in another window,
Avocado and Cucumber COLD SOUP
INGREDIENTS
• Olive oil • 2 medium ripe avocados, halved • 1 large cucumber, halved • 6 stalks spring onions • 1 jalapeno
• 1 lemon, juiced • ½ cup cold water • 1 clove garlic • ¾ teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon black pepper
DIRECTIONS
4. Chop grilled veggies and puree with lemon juice, cold water, garlic, salt, and black pepper. 5. Once smooth, portion soup into bowls and refrigerate to cool before serving. 6. Garnish with toasted cubed bread, avocados, spring onions, chives, lemon zest, or a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
1. Preheat grill to medium- high. 2. Coat halved avocados
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with lemon juice to avoid browning. Brush olive oil over avocados, cucumber, spring onions, and jalapeno. Oil grill while hot.
3. Grill vegetables until everything is grilled or slightly charred. Once
grilled, remove and place on platter to cool.
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