Now is the time to start stocking up on canning jars before everyone else is looking too. I like to check my favorite thrift stores for canning jars year round. They are becoming more popular but not impossible to find and always more affordable than buying new.
Image and historical information from www.collectorsweekly.com
My very favorite jar finds are the beautiful blue ball jars. Do you know why the old ball jars are that lovely shade of blue? It's all about the sand! From about 1890 to 1920 Ball used the sand from Indiana's once famous landmark - Hoosier Slide which was a huge sand dune bordering Lake Michigan. That particular sand was low in iron which is what caused the aqua color. Higher levels of iron produce darker colors of green, black or even amber. After 30 years they had used up the entire dune and had to find a new source of sand to make their glass from and the look of their jars was forever changed.
Canning jars aren't just fun to collect but have so many uses. Besides the obvious use as canning jars they make great vases or a way to store your bulk dry goods. Your grains stay nice and fresh and they are easy to locate on the shelf.
Have you heard of cuppow?! I can't believe I didn't invent this handy little lid that turns your jar into a travel cup. I was so excited to receive one for valentines day - I can't wait to use it to take my home made smoothies on the go. Check it out at www.cuppow.com.
Stay sweet,
xx
Alisa
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