jam jars

I have a thing for mason jars, I'm sure it has something to do with nostalgic memories. I have some very talented women in my family that can - can the ass off of anybody! I get really excited when my aunt sends me jam (apricot, peach & lemon!), pickled beets and her famous zucchini relish which can turn any boring tuna sandwich into a delight. My grandmother cans fresh salmon which when I was unemployed was my saving graze and probably my only source of decent protein! She also makes a wicked antipasto I've been saving a tiny little jar for just the right occasion since Christmas.

I now use my leftover jars for various vestibules all over my apartment; flower vases, paint pots, bathroom organizers, storage for rocks and marbles I just can't part with (makes loveley decoration in floral arangments). I never, ever throw them out. I'm sure my family would hope that I would return them one day but I probally won't. I'm going to try making my own canned goods this summer! I'm thinking I'll start with jam and expand from there.