Happy Anniversary Ball! I came across these limited edition blue pint jars by Ball and had to share them. Aren't they beautiful! To celebrate Ball's 100th anniversary, they are launching a series of limited edition canning jars. These are the first in the series. It is hard to believe that Ball has been providing preservers jars for 100 years. My first experience with canning was at my grandmother's. I don't remember her jars being this blue, I thought they were more of a bluish-green color. That was 45 years ago, many things have changed including my eyesight. I do remember her canner, it was black enamel. Oh how I wish my family had kept more of grandmother's things to pass on. They kept larger pieces of furniture, but not these type of items.
I don't think the price is too bad for a limited edition collection, $12.99 for 6 jars. I'm thinking about purchasing them for my scrapbook buttons, brads, glue sticks, scissors etc. What do you think about this Ball collection? Do you remember the blue jars from back in the day? Please share your memory.
Will I be able to can my fruit and vegetables? I've been looking for a canner and my research has shown that most canners will not work on smooth cook tops. When I remodeled my kitchen several years ago, canning was not at the top of list. I did consider what most women would want in an updated kitchen, and a counter cook top was ranked high on the list. I choose a ceramic 6 burner model with top of the line features. I love it, I had no idea that I wouldn't be able to can on it. Who knew, lol?
I decided that I wouldn't give up, there had to be something on the market for the modern woman who likes to do things the old fashioned way on occasion. I have a garden full of veggies that need to be canned and I'm heading to the local farmer's market to buy loads of peaches to can for my future grand baby. Diligence pays off, this Presto 23-quart canner will work on smooth top stoves. I found it at Amazon. I love Amazon, they rarely disappoint me when I'm in search of anything. I also love the fact that I can order from the comfort of my home and have it delivered to my front door within a day or two. Further research showed that Wal-mart also carries this canner.
What I love most is people leaving reviews, good and bad, about various products they have used. Presto doesn't advertise which of their products work on glass top stoves. If a blogger hadn't noted that she too was in search of a canner that worked on her glass top stove, I wouldn't have known.
Since I've never canned before, I'll keep you posted on my journey. If you're an experienced canner and have a few tips for me, please leave them. I need all the help that I can get, lol. I'm starting with the Ball Blue Book.
