I reuse the jars too, IF I get the ones back that I've given away. We can't use all the jelly's we make so we do give them away quite often! I don't wax seal, I put the lids on to seal them with the bands. I just use the recipe that comes in the pectin boxes.
I would say jam instead of jelly, since it's thick and fruity. Now the grape we make as jelly since it's more wiggley.
The "WHAT IS IT" Game
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copmom
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copmom
MemberWhere's my post? I suggested using it as jam, since it's thick & fruity. I would reuse the jars except the smaller ones we give away and don't often get them back. Got plenty of the bigger ones, but since it's just the 2 of us, don't want the really large ones. We seal with the bands, not wax.
Ah, now there's my prior post.. guess it got hung up since there was a page change!Posted 16 years ago # -
goodgotd
Memberyep, thought so, but the wife disagreed. using the jelly instructions it gelled before I got the last half-jar (18 ounce) out of the pot! we just save all the little jars from other stuff like natcho and guacamole dip, jelly, etc- thus the parowax- the lids aren't standard.
btw, when a post disappears, just post a one word follow-on and see if it pops up.
Posted 16 years ago # -
copmom
MemberWell, as we make each batch, there's always a bit more left over so we make one "house" jar with all the drips and drabs to put in the fridge for us since they do set up so quickly. Now with the apricot/pineapple, that said it could take up to a week to set up.
As for those other jars, nacho, etc., I keep the glass ones to use for pouring left over grease in when cooking. Mayo jars USED to be great, but now they're all plastic!Posted 16 years ago # -
goodgotd
MemberI save veggie cans for grease, when full a wrap of strech-tite food film seals them for disposal. bacon grease I separate in a glass container and when cool it goes in a food-film lined bowl, in the fridge to set up and then film-wrapped to the freezer.
I use a foreman grill for bacon, so the drippings don't burn and the bacon is nice and light.
Posted 16 years ago # -
copmom
MemberIf you want REALLY great bacon.. bake it! That's how all the restaurants do it. I put a rectangular cooling rack on little legs inside a cookie sheet pan and it really comes out yummy, and the grease goes below the rack. Set oven at 375 for about 12-15 min.
Hadn't thought about veggie cans, since I'm in the habit of putting them in a recycling bag.Posted 16 years ago # -
goodgotd
Memberthen I'd have a lot more 2 and 3 liter bottles for plant greenhouses and such. and make a lot more aluminum-can sculptures.
here's G What is it n021.
Posted 16 years ago # -
copmom
MemberPretty red color! Is it part of a weedeater or yard tool? If you start doing those aluminum can sculptures, I think your neighbors would frown at the view? Maybe if you lived in a desert and made a home out of empty bottles, it would fit right in there!
http://members.aol.com/raggtya/Posted 16 years ago # -
maizeydaze
MemberIs it a bow maker?
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goodgotd
Memberperhaps another glimpse?
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goodgotd
Membertassels on pillows, latch-hook rugs- yep, it's a Yarn Cutter, made in germany. another view, and here's the box.
here's a rather vivid sunflower, a small teazle head in a matchbox dumptruck, and mindy's brother hobo checking out our car.
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goodgotd
Memberwell, she was certainly closing in fast- but personally I still regard the pix to be fair game for all, the only real personal gain is satisfaction at the Aha! level- and I don't think we have any sore losers around.
look back at the times we've helped each other figure out what the item is, and half the fun is seeing new and different things (or items we've seen before) from a different angle.
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