glass jars
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How to Open the Most Stubborn Jars, Even If You Have Weak Noodle Arms
We’ve all been psyched to dig into some Kosher baby dills or fresh jam, but after twisting, grunting, and vowing I will not ask for help, I can do this myself, we realise our meager hands aren’t cutting it. Many of us reach for a silicone grip, a jar-opening kitchen gadget, or try to create…
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How to Give Your Kitchen Tongs More Grip
Removing glass jars from hot water, be it a boiling canning bath or a lower-temp sous-vide situation, always feels a little dangerous. The concern, of course, is dropping the jar. Even if it doesn’t break, dropping a jar from any height can cause the hot water to splash, and hot water has been known to…
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Turn Used Candle Jars Into Mini Planters
Some people put a lot of thought into buying candles. They may use words like “burn time,” “musky” and “throw” to describe how they make their selections. But even though it’s really all about the scent, it can be hard to resist candles that come in aesthetically pleasing jars — and Big Candle knows that.