Tag Archives: weck jars

Weck Jar FAQ and MightyNest Giveaway

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Marisa

It used to be that Weck jars were precious things, hard to come by outside of Germany. Then people started discovering how pretty and useful they are. Suddenly, stores from Crate & Barrel to Williams-Sonoma and beyond began stocking them. … Continue reading →

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Weck Jar Giveaway

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Marisa

Goodness, you guys are crazy for Weck jars! I had feeling this would be a popular giveaway, but I had no idea that it would be a Food in Jars record breaker. An impressive 670 of you signed up for … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: How to Can Using Weck Jars + Giveaway

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Marisa

Recently, after panting after them for years, I finally broke down and ordered a dozen Weck jars*. For those of you not in the know, they are a brand of canning jar that is produced in Germany and is quite … Continue reading →

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Canning Jar Safety

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Marisa

On Monday, I wrote a post about canning in vintage jars. Tara left a comment, asking about the safety of these jars. I briefly responded to her question there, but it’s an important enough question that I wanted to make … Continue reading →

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Canning in Vintage Jars

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Marisa

When I first started becoming truly enthralled with canning, I began to look beyond the standard Mason/Ball/Kerr jars available. I discovered the Weck jars that are typically used in Europe, but was put off a bit by the price tag … Continue reading →

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