With the current pandemic situation, the restoration sector has made a great effort to adapt its facilities with additional safety, hygiene, and health measures (hydroalcoholic gel, safety distances between tables, menus with QR codes, disinfection devices, improvements in ventilation, filters, temperature control…). There are other measures that can contribute to the biosecurity of professional kitchens:…
Cosentino City Live hosts a new session of Architecture and Gastronomy Dialogues, in streaming, organized by the Silestone Institute. Barcelona, April 28. The Silestone Institute brought together chef José Andrés, architect Juli Capella and Santiago Alfonso, vice president of Strategic Communication and Corporate Reputation at Cosentino to discuss the concept and creation of Mercado Little…
If you are thinking of renovating or renewing the kitchen of your home, it is important that you know about the latest generation materials and products available in the market. The kitchen world is evolving faster and faster and that is why we want to show you some innovative proposals to renovate this space and…
World Water Day, March 22nd. Today, on World Water Day, it is necessary to be aware of the importance of saving water consumption, not only to take care of our health but also of the planet. It is important to look at our daily actions to contribute to an increasingly sustainable world. The Silestone Institute…
We do not have to wait to live in the home of the future. There are already a wide range of products on the market designed to make our lives easier at home, providing savings, security and comfort. Devices such as robots that clean our homes, apps that help us plan menus, smart appliances controlled…
In these times in which we live because of the pandemic, it is important to feel good and comfortable in our homes. Not only when we are teleworking, but also when we are doing activities and spending time with our families. It is important not only to take care of our physical health, with hygiene…
World Environmental Education Day is celebrated on January 26. Its main objective is to identify environmental issues and raise awareness among people and governments of the need to participate in conserving and protecting the environment. Today, we are facing new challenges that directly influence our food and compromise our food security: climate change, food waste,…
What is the ideal winter temperature inside the home? The Institute for the Diversification and Saving of Energy (IDAE) indicates that the temperature for thermal comfort in a shaded environment with “passive” activity should be between 21°C and 23°C. In other words, 21-23°C during the day, while at night or when the house is unoccupied…
Choosing good, fresh, quality raw materials and preserving them properly, along with proper handling, are the keys to avoid food-borne toxi-infections. In addition, there are several preparations that are very typical of this Christmas season that are especially dangerous. Maite Pelayo, microbiologist and technical spokesperson for the Silestone Institute, advises us how to handle and…
Christmas is coming and with it the time to enjoy eating with the family. We must pay attention to how to preserve food and thus avoid food toxins. How can we keep Christmas leftovers? In general, it is not recommended to reuse or freeze leftovers from homemade preparations. This Christmas will not be an exception…