Tag Archives: ball jars

Giveaway: New Heritage Collection Blue Jars from Ball

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Marisa

In the last few years, many of my favorite things that were once rare and only available in thrift stores and junk shops have been reissued. First there were the Pint & Half jars that came back last winter. Then … Continue reading →

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National Can-It-Forward Day + Giveaway

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Marisa

This Saturday, July 14 is National Can-It-Forward Day. Organized and hosted by Jarden Home Brands (the owner of Ball and Kerr), it is designed to be a day dedicated to the celebration of home canning. This year, the live events … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: How to Use Pint & Half Jars

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Marisa

As I mentioned a couple weeks back, Ball has brought the 24 ounce jar back into production after years of unavailability. I’m quite pleased, as this size and shape jar has been one of my favorites ever since I picked … Continue reading →

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Home Canning Discovery Kit Giveaway

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Marisa

I had every intention of putting up an Urban Preserving post tonight about small batch apricot jam. But instead, I’ve spent the evening working myself into a frothy panic over the cookbook revisions I must turn in tomorrow by 3 … Continue reading →

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A happy jar encounter + giveaway

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Marisa

I am always on the lookout for canning supplies. Whether I’m at a grocery store, hardware store or rummage sale, I constantly scan shelves and displays for jars, lids, pectin and more. It’s not that I’m in need of these … Continue reading →

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