Monday, August 2, 2010

am I allowed to update my updated update?

My father-in-law called today after reading my blog...after we bought 24 2-qt jars. Seems they have some 2 qt jars I can use! So when I fill up the ones I have, I have a ready source for more. Too bad you can't use the vacuum sealer on dusty things like powdered sugar and cocoa. Oh, well. I'll stick with beans and marshmallows and nuts and the like.

an update on my update

I called Resco this morning and they don't carry the 2 qt canning jars.

Then I had that flash of inspiration and called Big R here in town and they had some for $12 a 6-pack. So it was the same price from online but without the $19 s & h!

I have been looking for 2 qt jars at the second hand stores and hadn't found any, so I'm thrilled.

And, in case you are wondering what I wanted them for, I wasn't planning on canning with them, but using my foodsaver vacuum seal machine with the canning lid attachment so I can use them for vacuum sealing food storage items. I'm very happy.

One batch of peaches down, at least one to go, plus some jam today.  :)