Tag Archives: canning jars

Guest Post: Joel McCharles from Well Preserved Makes a Case for Ratios

Posted on August 19, 2011 by marisa

I’m off on vacation this week with my husband Scott. While we wander the wilds of Lancaster County, PA, a few of my favorite bloggers will be dropping by to keep you entertained. Up today is Joel McCharles from the … Continue reading →

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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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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 Canning Jar Art

Posted on October 21, 2009 by marisa

Back before the wedding, a friend from church gave me more than dozen boxes of canning jars from her basement. Recently retired, Debby was trying to follow through with a personal pledge to clean out her cellar and after some … Continue reading →

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