Does anyone else find this annoying?

16 years ago

Ok, now this might be getting nitpicky but I just need to let it out. Let the "venting" begin... (oh dear have I been using the pressure canner too much lately?)

I'm getting really, REALLY sick of reading that slogan Ball had printed on the lids this year. "Crafted for quality - sealed for freshness" Arrrgh! After processing pickles, sweet pickles, beans, cherries, berries, jams, jellies, salsa, and more tomatoes than I care to think of at this point I don't even want to think about having to read it all winter! AND canning season isn't anywhere near over!! Granted it's a cutsie-poo slogan for gift jars and stuff, but come on! Enough is enough! At least give me the opportunity to choose NOT to use it. I truely believe my dad's favorite saying has been proven once again... "People who invent things should be forced to use them." It sure would save a lot of headaches.

I told you it was nitpicky! Isn't it funny how the littlest things can can be big annoyances?

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pixie_lou
16 years ago
I guess I must have gotten last years lids - since none of mine say that.
digdirt2
16 years ago
Yeah, it is irritating. Especially when the quality of the lids has declined IMO.

I have just been covering it up with my Sharpie marker when I label the jars. Write bigger. ;)

Dave
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calliope
16 years ago
I sharpie my lids too and I want as little design on them as possible so I don't have to 'read around' distractions to find out what I am eating.
readinglady
16 years ago
Which is why I designed round labels that cover the lid. Only my "logo" to see and no labels to wash off jars.

Carol
willow81
16 years ago
Carol,
Same here, I use my own labels and cover things up. Looks cute/nice for giving away too.
calliope
16 years ago
I agree that is a good idea ladies, but we aren't exactly recycling those materials where we should be obliged to figure out ways to cover them up so we can mark on them. The product designer should be familiar enough with his/her product to know people who can also mark the contents and dates on their finished product. Their little logos and pictures are just a pain in the butt I am likely to avoid if I can.
dgkritch
16 years ago
Mine just say "Kerr". :-)

I'm OK with that!
I only make labels for jams and gifty stuff.
My basics (beans, carrots, tomatoes) just get a big "2010".

Deanna
CA Kate z9
16 years ago
Carol & Willow:
Are you saying that you make and use a full-sized, free-floating label that sits between the lid and the ring..... or is the label stick-on?

I like this idea!
dgkritch
16 years ago
I buy round labels that stick to the lid only.
2" and 2 1/2".
Since the lid does not get reused, there's no scrubbing it off later!

The place I buy from has downloadable templates for all of their labels and then I can use whatever font I like and take photos or use free clip art from the web.

Deanna
afeisty1
16 years ago
A little something extra I have done for gifts is use business card stock and print what's in the jar and how to cook/use it. I then punch a hole in the corner and tie it to the jar with a bow. Ribbon or raffia work well.

For example, on my peach pie filling jars, the business card says Peach Pie Filling (and I include a cute clip art peach) and the instructions to simply pour the contents into an 8" pie shell, vent the top crust or make a lattice and bake at 350 until crust is brown and pie is bubbly.

On my corn chowder, I include the instructions to add cream and any optional ingredient such as 1/3 cup of cheese, leftover chicken, salmon, lobster, or almost any leftover seafood.