November 30th is National Mason Jar Day. It celebrates the patent date of the invention of the mason jar in 1858, by John Landis Mason. I have an interesting book for collectors of Mason jars. It is “1000 Fruit Jars” by Bill Schroeder, 1986. It talks about the various lid attachments of fruit jars, alongContinue reading “November 30 ” It’s Jarring…the addictions””
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February 1 ‘devil in the details’
National G.I.Joe Day and the beginning of National Can Food Month. They both fit together. I hope. Let’s figure out why. February 1st is National Can Food Day. This is to celebrate canned fruits and vegetables, and how we can now use these foods all year long. The process began during Napoleon’s reign. He wanted a way to keep food safeContinue reading “February 1 ‘devil in the details’”