  I like to think of myself as “Low-maintenance”. It doesn’t sound all that spectacular, I know. Mr. Fix-It says that he considers me to be “pretty low maintenance”. I think he appreciates that I don’t beg him for the latest $250 shoes or a bigger house with swimming pool and hot tub.. I’m positive he was relieved when I liked a Nissan Versa rather than a Mercedes (as if we could afford a Mercedes!). And it’s been a really, really, really long time since I’ve gotten a piece of jewelry. I don’t wear it and so I don’t care about it. I’m at the age where I’ve finally figured out that “you can’t take it with you”, and so practical and useful in the here and now is more on my wish list than gorgeous and flashy. Out here in the country, the squirrels, cows and bunny rabbits could care less whether any of us has a diamond or a cubic zirconia. I guess what I’m trying to say is that I get more excited over kitchen items then I do a fur coat! So, you can understand how excited I’ve gotten over a new product introduced to me by friend and reader, Shari. As an avid canner and as a canning teacher, any new-fangled canning item is a treat for me. When I learned about the Tattler Reusable Lids, I just had to try them. These lids can be used over and over instead of tossing them as one must do with traditional lids after use. The website offers free shipping, which is awesome, and sometimes there is a sale – which is how I ordered mine! I have been waiting until my first crop – the strawberries – came in to try the lids out and so this past weekend’s pick of 8 quarts of strawberries gave me the opportunity.  A box of 12 reusable lids includes 12 plastic lids and 12 rubber rings. These items are BPA free.  The lids and the rubber rings are prepared in hot water (do not boil) just like the traditional metal lids.  After washing the rims of filled jars, the rubber rings are placed onto the rims.  Then the lids are carefully placed over the rubber gaskets.  Metal rings are screwed onto the jars but not tightened. Using one finger to press onto the lid, finger tighten the ring. (I had to use one hand to take the picture so no finger on the lid!!)  Jars are processed exactly as jars with the traditional lids. Since this is strawberry jam, I waterbathed the jars for 15 minutes. When jars are removed, the lids are immediately tightened. When the jars have cooled completely, remove the metal rings and pull gently on the lids to make sure they have sealed. You can either store with the metal ring reattached or without it. To use the food in a jar, a dull table knife is gently inserted between the rubber gasket and the glass rim to pry up the lid. Once used, just wash the lid and rubber ring in warm, soapy water and store for next time. Reusable! Cool, huh?  |
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Tags: canning, food processing, reuseable lids, rings and lids, Tattler
sounds wonderful, I am off to check them out
great Patti! And you are entered in the giveaway.
I’d love to win the Mother’s Day giveaway! How do I enter?
Cool! I may have to try some of these!
Dee, you are entered! You commented and so there you go. 🙂 Good luck!
Great, Carol. And you are entered in the giveaway!
I purchased 2 dozen of these last year and haven’t had a failure yet. I am hoping to add to them as money permits. They are a worthwhile investment.
Great. So glad you have had success too, Jamie! And thanks for posting. You are entered in the giveaway.
Would LOVE to try these!
Thanks for sharing. I have been meaning to try these but I haven’t yet. I just started canning this past year and I am getting excited for this year. I love the step-by-step pictures. Thanks for sharing!
I purchased some of the Tattler lids and will be trying them out soon. I am SO excited about them.
You should, Laurie! And you are entered. 🙂
Good for you, Crystal. And you are entered.
Yay, Mary! And you are entered as well.
Thanks for the review. I have been wanting to try some of these for awhile. I think I will order some.
Great, Gayle. I will tell you that it is hard to get used to not having a “ping” to let me know a jar has sealed. I miss that. But I think you’ll like the reusable aspect!! And you are entered in the giveaway.
I have been looking at these lids!! Just wasn’t sure how they would work. I just purchased a 21 quart American Canner and plan on canning as much as possible this summer and these would work great for me.
I also canned Strawberry Jam this summer. I have put up 20 jars so far!
Thanks for the give-away!! I just discovered your site and will visit often…Thanks!
Thank you for stopping by, Libby!! Just be sure to STRICTLY follow the directions to the lids for them to work!! I am excited for you with your new canner!! and you are entered.
Just purchased Tattler lids this year soon as I get my other ones used I will be using these.
Can’t remember if I commeted before, but am now. Can you put up a blog about figs? I have a huge tree and it is loaded this year, if I can beat the stupid birds to them I will have lots and lots of figs to put up this year.
Would love to try these !
Just discovered your blog – I love it! And I love Tattler lids too!
Thank you so much for the pictoral step-by-step for the Tattlers! I received some Tattlers as a gift but haven’t tried them yet. Truth be told, I want MORE of them before I start canning with them because I know I’ll love them so very much! :)) LOL!
I loved the way you explained how to use the tattler lids. I don’t think I would be so intimidated by them now. Thank you. 🙂
I didn’t see where I could comment on the mothers day give away. But I am glad I found your site. Lot of interesting things on your site.
I bought some of these lids last year, and used them on jelly. They seem to work well, I have’nt had any problems with them. I would love to win some Tattler lids. Thanks for a great contest.
Don’t you just love these lids. I’m still trying them and so far so good. My only issue is giving away my goodies with the lid. I had read somewhere, a gal had added a cute little poem with her jams requesting to return the lid with the jar. For me though, I can a few with regular lids and give those away.
Your strawberry jam looks berry good.
Heh, Brenda. So glad you have liked the lids. You are entered for the Tea Party giveaway.
Helen, just by commenting, you are entered. Thanks for dropping by!!
Good for you, Lea. Time’s a’waistin’!! and you are entered.
thanks, Bonnie!! I hope you’ll keep coming back. And thanks for entering the giveaway.
Give them a try, Susan!! And you are entered.
Heh, Judy!! Figs? Bleh. Sorry. I guess I’ll have to sit down and figure out something to do with figs. 🙂 And you are entered every time you post, so guess what!!
Good for you, MT!! And thanks for posting. You are entered in the Tea Party Giveaway.
I have been thinking of trying some of the tattler lids this season… so excited to have stumbled accross your site! Take care:)
Thanks for coming for a visit! I hope you will come back! 🙂 And you are entered in the giveaway.
I lust after these!!! LOL
Wow, bpa free and reusable? Sounds too good to be true! I can’t wait to try those. 🙂
I don’t know what to say, Jean….:-) but you ARE entered!!
Yes, Celeste, and free shipping too. too amazing? 🙂 You are entered.
Just found your site, I will be here awhile! Thanks for the contest. T
Thanks for finding the site, Terry!! And you are entered.
okay, now THAT is cool! haven’t done canning in a while..wish we were near, sure could use that occasional advice with the canning!
thanks for the pictorial on the new Tattler lids .. I have some to still use .. kinda freaked out lol but soon to try 🙂
Frankie, that’s the beauty of the internet!! Got questions? Email me or post your questions here at the blog. I will answer them to the best of my ability. Need psychological advice? Forget it! I’m not THAT smart!! 🙂
Let me know what you think, Rita. And you are entered.
These lids are cool! I like the fact that they are reusable. 🙂 I will be doing a whole lotta canning this year.
That IS a pretty neat concept, eh, Susan? And thanks for entering the giveaway!
I am so sorry. Please ignore my last comment as I am dork apparently and had used a copied email to post as the comment instead of this.
Inviting you the Carnival of Home Preserving on my blog every Friday. Hope to see you there. Laura Williams’ Musings
The most recent edition – http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2012/06/carnival-of-home-preserving-13-come.html – open until Thursday 6/7.
That’s ok. Figured it was a mistake so it went to the trash. Thanks for the heads up on your Friday canning extravaganza. Will check it out.