Whether you plan on freezing leftovers or following a “freezer style” recipe, there are some questions that usually come to mind. Which jars can I freeze in? Jars that do not have shoulders (ones that are straight sided or “tapered”) are the easiest because the contents can expand upward in the jar during freezing, especially [...]
Whether you are a veteran canner, or you’re new to the canning world, there is always something to learn. We’ve put together a few resources that we thought would inspire you to advance your canning know how. For the beginner: Take a class: If you are brand new to canning, we suggest you take a [...]
Fillmore Container was featured in Lancaster Newspapers recent story about Mason jar meals. The article explores recipes and tips for make-ahead meals in jars. While some trends can be just that, this one may have more to it and may prove to become more of a lifestyle change as part of healthy eating, sustainability and [...]
Spring is in the air and that means it is time for shower season. Whether you’re throwing a shower for the bride-to-be, or for the mom-to-be there’s so many fun and creative ways to bring a little glass to your party! Here’s a few of our favorite ideas! Centerpieces Let the beauty of jars showcase [...]
Recently, we discovered these absolutely adorable Mason jar cozies. We shared these creative cozies with our fellow Mason jar fans, and just like us, they loved them! We decided that we needed to put our heads together with the genius behind these little beauties, and that’s how we met Jamie, from Crochet Dynamite. We discovered [...]
It’s not a secret…we love jars! So, with Valentine’s Day around the corner it is no surprise that we are treating our Valentines to some goodies in jars. For Health Conscious Valentines We packaged pistachios, organic popcorn and banana chips in our square 16 ounce Mason jar, 16 ounce economy canning jar and the 12 [...]
You have to admit, lemons are just lovely. They add pizzazz to any dish, they are beautiful as a centerpiece, they can liven up your water, and they are just plain pretty. One of our favorite things to do with lemons is to make curd. Lemon curd is creamy & smooth with just the right [...]
There are many traditions that get us in the spirit of the holidays. For our family, one of these is making Almond Butter Crunch. This delightful candy (or bark) is a staple in our house during the holidays, and it has been since I can remember. It started with my grandparents, then my parents, and [...]
Here in the Northeast as we head into the thick of winter we are always wondering when the next nor’easter is headed our way. Many prepare by stocking up on milk and bread, but we get our Mason jar mug lanterns ready, in anticipation of a power outage. We love them because they are easy [...]
We recently watched a canning video, about apple rings, from one of our favorite YouTube canners – ‘I’m Still Workin’ and it made us hungry to make our own spiced apple rings. They turned out lovely and are such a pretty addition to the table during the holidays. We served ours with 7-day sweet pickles, [...]
