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Cathy
July 3, 2015
Whenever I make a big batch of soup (chicken noodle and potato leek are my favorites), I use Mason jars to jar up some extra portions. When friends are sick, I stop by and bring them some "get well" soup! It's a fun pick-me-upper gift for friends to have on hand, homemade and comforting. Not to mention adorable in the jars.
Carole
January 25, 2015
I store dried herbs and spices in mason jars, They make greats containers for leftovers, to can with and to freeze with. Also to drink ice tea out of on a hot summer day.
Letha S.
January 10, 2015
Love mason jars. I use them for canning to storing in the refrig. They are just the must have kitchen utensil
Linda L.
November 24, 2014
I use the 'Good Old' Mason jars for storing dried foods such as Chocolate chips, breadcrumbs, sultanas etc ... And I love the way they look on the pantry shelves :)
MargaretAnnJoan
October 12, 2014
My oldest canning jar (1920's) from my grandmother has a zinc/ceramic lined lid and markings: ATLAS STRONG SHOULDER MASON on the side; and on the bottom: the Hazel-Atlas logo and "B-21-G". I use it to store my most expensive ingredient - pine nuts. Am sure my grandma (German cooking heritage) never cooked with them; but I think of her every time I see the jar on my shelf.
Mandie
August 1, 2014
I use them for just about everything! I have some I made into lanterns for my front porch!
Tatiana
August 1, 2014
What don't I use them for? Food stuff stored and consumed, home-made beauty products, plants, crafts...
Colleen M.
July 3, 2014
I have been slowly switching all of my kitchen storage over to Mason jars. They hold pasta, rice, sugar, coffee, tea, cat food, etc!
Mara
July 3, 2014
I use mason jars to package my own dry soup mix that I stow away for rainy days or as gifts for my friends. I may layer some split peas, different colored lentils, some dried veggies, some small pasta, dried herbs and soup base. Just throw the contents of the jar in the pot, add water and some spices.
Sherry L.
July 2, 2014
I use them for everything! I used them for my wedding for drinking glasses, flowers, and candles. I also make layered desserts in for the summer. [email protected]
drlbennett
July 2, 2014
I use the tiny 4 oz ones for storing breast milk--avoids all of the concerns about plastics, and they're relatively inexpensive!
Mindy M.
July 1, 2014
We use mason jars for everything!! I love it when my husband makes homemade salsa and jars it! My absolute favorite use of a mason jar!
ashlea
July 1, 2014
We use them for glasses, I store dried goods in really large ones, I have made butter in them by way of shaking cream, I put flowers in them, store paint in them, drink my coffee out of, store pencils, pens, paint brushes. The list could go on.
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