Heart: 1  Drinking a lot over a long time or too much on a single occasion can damage the heart, causing problems including: 2  Cardiomyopathy â Stretching and drooping of heart muscle. 3  Arrhythmias â Irregular heart beat. 4  Stroke. 5  High blood pressure.
*In English, au gratin usually means with cheese, whereas in French it's more like baked dish with crusty top.. And according a French friend of mine, le gratin dauphinois, aka pommes de terre dauphinoises, should never include cheese.In English, au gratin usually means with cheese, whereas in French it's more like baked dish with crusty top.. And according a French friend of mine, le gratin dauphinois, aka pommes de terre dauphinoises, should never include cheese.
In the culinary arts, the term au gratin (pronounced oh-GRAH-tan) refers to a dish that is baked with a topping of seasoned breadcrumbs and cheese.The au gratin topping should be golden brown, which can be achieved by baking or by placing the dish under a broiler.n the culinary arts, the term au gratin (pronounced oh-GRAH-tan) refers to a dish that is baked with a topping of seasoned breadcrumbs and cheese. The au gratin topping should be golden brown, which can be achieved by baking or by placing the dish under a broiler.