Vintage ball canning book

Take a step back in time with the ball aqua vintage regular mouth half pint 8oz. Booklet published by educational department of ball brothers company, muncie, indiana. For its age, it is in good condition, but you need to know. Jun 21, 2015 the new ball blue book guide to preserving 37th edition is out and we all know ball recipes are some of my favorites. The new ball blue book guide to preserving 37th edition. These vintage canning recipes bring back happy memories of our grandmothers. The vintage lace linens, given to me from someones toss pile, also coincide with the era of the books. A foolproof guide to canning jams, jellies, pickles, and more jul 4, 2017. As much fun as it is to flip through a vintage canning book, do remember that its often not safe to follow the recipes in these volumes exactly as. From preserving pickles and jams to storage and decor, ball mason jars have been a part of americas families for over a century. This book is probably the best selling jar and bottle book ever published.

A nice copy with directions and recipes for canning. Near the turn of the century, the color was unexpectedly created when the minerals in the sand used to make the glass jars mixed to form a gorgeous blue color. In it youll find many commonly found canning jars and their suggested values. The turquoise ball canning jar is just really quite fitting, and was also found at a thrift store for a few bucks. As a very necessary tool in the kitchen, the canning jar helped many families make use of harvests well into winter and beyond. Canning labelscanning jarscanning recipesmason jar craftsmason jar diycanning suppliesvintage mason. Its here in ny and were finally getting our second snowfall.

Be sure to check out my article on canning mistakes you want to avoid. The very first machine made ball jar is not positively known, but most likely was either a ball standard or a ball improved mason. Dill pickles without vinegar use any size cucumbers. Find great deals on ebay for ball canning and ball canning book. Labels securely adhere to jars for easy storage, organizing, and gifting. Ball aqua vintage regular mouth half pint glass mason jars. A vintage copy of the ball blue book, edition v dated 1943. Grab your balls its canning season premium canning journal. The ball blue book is just a canning book with over 500 recipes. Free publications to download here about home canning. The ball blue book of canning and preserving recipes is a lovely old book filled with recipes and techniques to can pretty much anything you can think of. How to identify and value mason jars dusty old thing. The embossing on some of the jars says 19 to 1915, 100 years, which naturally people think is a mistake. Specific instructions for firsttimers and handy tips for the experienced make the ball complete book of home preserving a valuable addition to any kitchen library.

In general, the older the jar is, the greater its value. In the early 1900s, there were hundreds of brands of mason jars, but only a few stood the test of time. Old ball canning blue books survival monkey forums. Ball blue book of canning and preserving recipes, 1932. Ball has released special heritage vintage jars in blue, green and purple. Ball complete book of home preserving apr 14, 2006. Pictures of recipes in an old binder folder called kitchen club recipes. These vintage canning jars from the 1840s to the 1920s are the staple of retro country charm. The above order reflects the order of expertise that the books address. Its important to note that while you may cherish older editions that you or people in your family used, it is important to work from only the most recent editions so that the latest in home canning safety. Vintage 1936 the ball blue book of canning and preserving recipes edition t. Apr 4, 2016 1932 ball blue book canning from the thirties.

The production of the first ball glass jar in 1884 marks the beginning of a fascinating history. Everything you need for fresh preserving, whether youre a beginner or a canning pro. Welcome to my antique and vintage canning jar price guide. These humble glass pieces were designed for putting up fruits and vegetables in the days before refrigeration. Over 350 of the best canned, jammed, pickled, and preserved recipes.

Get the best deals on kerr canning book when you shop the largest. My own mother canned everything from mint jelly to beans to peaches in syrup. As one of the most common fruit jars, they are readily available. Ball blue book of canning and preserving recipes 400 bad request. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. While some food preservation is still done in pottery crocks, glass jars largely replaced. While some food preservation is still done in pottery crocks, glass jars largely replaced stoneware starting in. Jun 25, 2018 there are plenty of these free canning recipes that will be great for beginner canner as well as veterans. Although i wouldnt go as far as saying that i do feel the blue book is an excellent resource for canners especially if you are just starting out. To satiate your curiosity, were serving up a pintsized. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.

This year, we celebrate 5 years of ball heritage with the release of our new aqua vintage jars. Remember that amazon has a look inside feature on many books. Difficulttofind 1934 edition of the ball blue book in excellent vintage condition. Loos home canning guide spiral bound book, preowned. In the common green shade, this wire bale 1910 model commands a respectable rate. Aug 25, 2015 country living editors select each product featured. These vintage mason jars from the 1840s to the 1920s are the staple of retro country charm. The evolution of fruit or canning jars parallels the science of food preservation, which itself was an. I dont know how much difference there will be but it may be nice to have a vintage perspective on canning. Ball blue book of canning and preserving recipes hardback or cased book see more like this s p o x n 0 s o 0 p 9 r p t e h d n 8 ball canning back to basics.

One taste of these preserves or pickles and youll be sitting right back in grandmas kitchen. Ball blue book of canning and preserving recipes, 1947, edition x. For the history of the ball home canning line since 1993, see the page on newell. Make offer vintage 1936 the ball blue book of canning and preserving recipes edition t. It was recently completely revised and released the end.

These pages are an ongoing project, i keep adding more recipes as i run across them. They are distinguished from one another by their closures, or how they are sealed. Jun 22, 2015 the vintage lace linens, given to me from someones toss pile, also coincide with the era of the books. The book includes comprehensive directions on safe canning and preserving methods plus lists of required equipment and utensils. Our family copy is tattered and torn, splattered and wellloved. The book begins with the basics of canning the dos and donts and there are dos and donts when it comes to canning. Wherever you end up buying a book from, that is a great feature to let you see if a book appeals to you or. Time worn vintage canning books free printables and a. Here is a ball blue book of canning and preserving for 1943.

This beautiful book contains the latest and safest united states department of agriculture recommendations as found in the 1994 complete guide to home canning. We add new items daily to our vintage advertising cookbooklets. The famous jars were used by many a wife and mother to can and preserve food. Ball jars are part of a group of glass containers used for canning foods. It has been a trusted privatesector name for the latest home canning guidance ever since. Mar 20, 2012 the 1974 was the 1st edition of the ball blue book i bought, along with some of the new quilted jars. The kerr home canning booklet was my mothers and grandmothers bible to all things canning. History of the home canning jar and collecting antique mason, ball. There are plenty of these free canning recipes that will be great for beginner canner as well as veterans. This thick, chunky apricot jam was my grandmas recipe. The evolution of fruit or canning jars parallels the science of food preservation, which itself was an attempt to address a critical need. The front and back covers show wear at the top, bottom and side edges from use and storage.

Ball blue book of canning and preserving recipes, 1934. Ball produced many jars with this script style, the ball mason jars and ones with just ball and no other embossing appeared right about the turn of the century. The frames are thrift store finds on the dollar and the blue one received a paint job. Chips and cracks will diminish the value of old canning jars significantly, while a jar in good condition with its original lid will be worth the most. Wwii era advertisement for owensillinois glass, advertising glass coffee jars.

Ball blue book of canning and preserving recipes, 1934, edition r. Ball has been issuing a home canning book since 1909, starting with the ball blue book. You know, the kind of home canning where you stood by and watched your mom or grandma do their thing in the kitchen. So easy to preserve is a 314page book with over 150 tested recipes along with step by step instructions and indepth information for both the new and experienced food preserver.

The value of an antique ball jar may be of a more sentimental nature as most jars are not worth a significant amount. Over 350 of the best canned, jammed, pickled, and preserved recipes ball home canning test kitchen on. I have spent some time paging through and i think i am falling for some of the grilling sauces. Learn about values with this vintage canning jar price guide, including. On these pages are all the old recipes for home canning that ive been running across in my old cookbooks. Ironically, while its one of the more iconic products of all time, few people know the history behind the ageless invention. History of the home canning jar and collecting antique mason, ball and kerr jars. Ball is one of the most recognized names in home canning. For centuries, rural farmers and the poor struggled to find ways to preserve food for the winter. Pages book canning journal retro vintage blue mason canning jars funny jars. The collectors ultimate guide to canning jars country living.

It is considered by some to be the only book you need on canning. Ball blue book of canning and preserving recipes, 1932, edition p. Find great deals on ebay for blue ball canning books. Because of their wide mouths, they were among the first bottles, in the 1890s, to be machine made.

Many factors can affect the value of old canning jars, but ultimately, rare jars in good condition will fetch the most money. Discover quality jars, supplies, and appliances that help you preserve freshness, flavor, and fun. We hope you find the information valuable, helpful, fun and insightful. More than 41 million gross 5 billion 904 million canning jars were produced by the ball glass company between 1894 and 1961. Mar 26, 2020 ball is one of the most recognized names in home canning.