Category Archives: jar love

Cuppow Review and Giveaway

Posted on January 24, 2012 by marisa

When I worked in an office, mason jars were a regular part of my commuter food world. I layered oats and yogurt into wide mouth pints for breakfast and I toted coffee in those discontinued pint and a half jars … Continue reading →

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Buying Feta in Bulk From Di Bruno Bros.

Posted on June 19, 2011 by marisa

Yesterday afternoon, while in the midst of making a giant bowl of this quinoa salad to take to a potluck, I realized that I had forgotten to buy feta cheese. In most cases I am entirely satisfied to substitute one … Continue reading →

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Jars on Vacation – The Western Massachusetts Version

Posted on May 31, 2011 by marisa

Every year since we’ve been together, Scott and I have gone off on a Memorial Day Weekend vacation. The last three years, we escaped to Lancaster County, PA for a bit of clean air and green views. I was always … Continue reading →

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Happy Day to All You Mothers!

Posted on May 8, 2011 by marisa

I hope all you have had wonderful days, full of family, relaxation and plenty of good, homemade foods in jars! Related Posts:Nothing to see here.

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There’s a New Brand of Mason Jars in Town + Giveaway

Posted on May 6, 2011 by marisa

Canning jars, at least as we know them now, have been around since 1868. John L. Mason developed the system of a threaded jar with a lid designed for sealing (he used lead lids with a rubber seal, not exactly … Continue reading →

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Vacation Confessions and a Puckery Holiday Ornament

Posted on October 14, 2010 by marisa

This always happens to me. I go on vacation, thinking that because I’ll have so much free time, it will be easy to write a bunch of pithy, highly useful blog posts (I’ll admit, there have been times when I … Continue reading →

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The Filling Station in Chelsea Market

Posted on August 14, 2010 by marisa

One of the wonderful things about living in Philadelphia is that it’s so close to so much, making it incredibly easy to visit and explore other nearby cities. This weekend I’m taking a break from the canning pot so that … Continue reading →

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Foods in Jars Favorites from the 2010 Fancy Food Show

Posted on June 30, 2010 by marisa

On Monday, I played hooky from work and spent a day strolling the Fancy Food Show with camera in hand. I tasted some amazing things, including delicious cheeses, shatteringly good chocolates and snack-y items galore. But since this is a … Continue reading →

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Where to Buy Jars for Canning

Posted on June 6, 2010 by marisa

One question I get a lot, particularly from beginning canners, is where to buy jars. And it’s true, it can be challenging to find them, particularly during the off-season. If you live in an urban area, it can be even … Continue reading →

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Vintage Jars in the Kitchen and Beyond

Posted on May 24, 2010 by marisa

Last week, I got an email from my friend Jen. She recently inherited nearly a dozen vintage Tang jars from her great-aunt. She’s currently using a couple for general kitchen activities, but wondered if I had any additional ideas as … Continue reading →

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