Alsace is a province and region of north eastern France in the foothills of the Vosges mountains and centred around Strasbourg, along the Rhine, bordering Germany and comprising the departments of Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin. It has benefited greatly from both French and German traditions.
Altitude effects the temperature at which water boils in an open vessel because of the pressure. The boiling point drops by about 1 degree centigrade for every 290 meter (900 ft) rise.
Alum is an astringent mineral salt formerly used as a preservative in pickling and as a firming and crisping agent.
A strong light metal which is a good conductor of heat. It is used for making pots and pans and utensils.
