Jammin’ good read
Save summer’s fruits with “Jam Queen” Laena McCarthy. The New Yorker founded jam brand Anarchy in a Jar and wrote “Jam On: The Craft of Canning Fruit” (Viking Studio, $35). Preserving basics are in the book, so are recipes for a watermelon and lemongrass jelly or a blackberry and lavender jam. McCarthy adds a “Make It Your Own” section to chapters, suggesting subbing, say, jalapenos for lavender in the blackberry jam. At
amazon.com
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Classics refreshed
One key to successful preserving is reliable jars. That’s what Ball delivers, bringing a 24-ounce wide-mouth glass jar (think pickles, asparagus, etc.) back to its lineup. Plus their plastic freezer-safe jars (8- and 16-ounce sizes, BPA free) boast a new “Leakproof Lid.” Suggested retail prices: $12.99 for a case of 9 glass jars. Prices start at $4.99 for a pack of two 16-ounce freezer jars. At stores nationwide or online at
freshpreserving.com
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Sticky charmers
They’re cute. They’re clever. And they belong on jars of homemade pickles and preserves. Felt fruits and veggies are embroidered onto kraft-paper labels, with two lines of stitching waiting for you to provide more info. Adhesive backing solves the stick-on issue of the labels from the Agrarian line from Williams-Sonoma. A set of 12 is $14.95. For a store locater or to buy, go to
williams-sonoma.com
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