GLASS JAR STERILISING

Properly sterilised glass jars are crucial for safe and successful food preservation. Using the oven method can be a convenient way to achieve this.

Materials

Glass jars with lids (new or previously used, but in good condition, no damage)

Baking sheet

Oven

Timer

Dish towels or clean paper towels

Steps

1. Wash the jars and lids in hot, soapy water. Rinse them thoroughly to remove any soap residue.

2. Preheat your oven to 120°C.

3. Arrange the clean jars (not the lids) upright on a baking sheet. Make sure the jars are not touching each other or the sides of the baking sheet.

4. Place the baking sheet with the jars in the preheated oven. Allow the jars to sterilise for about 20 minutes.

5. Boil the screw top lids, remove carefully wtih tongs/fork and dry with clean kitchen towel.

6. After the sterilisation time is up, carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Use oven gloves or towels to protect your hands.

7. While the jars are still hot, carefully fill them with your prepared preserves. Leave the recommended headspace as specified in your recipe.

8. Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean, damp cloth to remove any residue. Place the preheated lids on the jars and screw on until they are fingertip tight. Do not overtighten.

9. Allow the filled jars to cool completely on a clean towel or paper towels. As they cool, you might hear the lids "pop," indicating that a vacuum seal has formed.

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Two new categories of vehicles have been created recently (2019 et 2022) in the French road code. The electric kick scooters, gyroroues, gyropods, skates électrique are called EDPM (Engin de Déplacement Personnel MotoriséPersonal Motorised Displacement Vehicle), and the electric bikes are called ‘draisiennes électriques’. The VAE (vélo à assistance électrique also known as vélo électrique) are electric bikes and already existed.

To belong to those 2 new categories, the maximum speed cannot exceed 25 km/h. Above 25 km/h, they are not allowed on the road.

The last few years have seen a huge increase in the usage of these vehicles, especially in towns. To go to work, have fun, or simply to get around, they are ecological, practical, and more economical than a car or a proper motorbike. The French government has amended the French road code to integrate these new types of vehicles but also to define their proper usage for the security of everybody.

1 . What are the general rules:

▪ Users have to adopt behaviours for the safety of others as well as their own.

▪ Just as bikes, it is forbidden to drive them under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Note that if you are caught under the influence while riding, you will lose your car licence as well as being fined.

▪ It is forbidden to wear headphones or anything which emits a sound, or use a mobile phone while riding.

2. Where can you ride them:

▪ You cannot use them on pavements (unless the mayor has authorised them). On the pavement, the vehicle must be