Canning jar lids come in different sizes and types, including self-sealing, glass, and zinc. Jar sizes are identified by the opening size, and rings hold lids in place during canning. Rings do not seal jars, but grommets do. Rubber sealing rings create a vacuum seal as jars cool, and some lids can be reused. Zinc […]
Clay pots, such as the Japanese donabe and Spanish cazuela, have been used for centuries due to their even heat distribution. Donabe pots can be used on most heat sources and are ideal for dishes with a soup or broth base. They are also aesthetically pleasing and keep food hot at the table. It’s important […]
A jar lifter is a tool used for safely removing hot jars from a canner or pressure cooker during the canning process. They are made of heat-resistant materials and can be found at hardware and kitchen stores. Almost everyone who has ever been involved in home canning of fruits and vegetables is familiar with a […]
The Leyden jar is an electrostatic energy accumulator that uses a glass jar as an insulator between two conductive foils. Capacitors also use a dielectric to separate conductive plates, with larger surface areas resulting in higher capacitance values. The Kleist jar is similar to the Leyden jar but without an outer skin. Franklin bells transfer […]
The Wonder Pot, also known as seer peleh in Hebrew, is a high-walled cooking dish with a hollow tube in the center that can be used on any heat source. It was popular in Israel in the 1950s-1980s due to the lack of indoor ovens. It can be used to make a variety of dishes, […]
Bell jars are glass containers with a rounded top and open bottom. They are used in scientific experiments, to protect delicate items, and to protect plants from frost and predators. Sylvia Plath’s novel The Bell Jar uses the jar as a metaphor for the repression of women in American society. A bell jar is a […]
