Chucky Mama Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 SOrry if this has been asked 100 times but before I trawl the internet does anyone have a good place where they get their jars including Kilners? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I have taken to buying cheap value jars from supermarkets for about 15p, emptying the contents, washing and sterilising and then using. Its a waste I admit, but saves me 35p a go, as its a struggle to find new jars for under 50p. Can't help with the Kilner jars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesleyH Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 cheapest kilner jars we found were ikea's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 I have taken to buying cheap value jars from supermarkets for about 15p, emptying the contents, washing and sterilising and then using. Its a waste I admit, but saves me 35p a go, as its a struggle to find new jars for under 50p. Can't help with the Kilner jars Have to admit to thinking of doing this too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 The cheapest foods in jars tend to be Sweet Pickle, Value Beetroot, mint sauce and Jam. Home Bargain do some cheap stir in sauces (19p and 29p). You could use these quite quickly. Even if it meant freezing the contents in plastic pots for a bit. I can't bear the thought of throwing the food away. I looked at the weekend but wouldn't buy any. If you use pasta sauce or nacho dips, these come in jars sometimes and are another thing that can be used up quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 cheapest kilner jars we found were ikea's. Somebody on here (Poet?) had a problem with these I think. I use http://www.jamjarshop.co.uk or http://www.ascott.biz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I've used Jam Jar Shop and Ascotts but, whilst back home in Somerset at the weekend I found that the shop in my old home town has LOTS of home produce periphials, jars, lids, themometers, demi-johns, you name it, it had it. So, if anyone is near Somerton, take a peep into 'Overt Locke' its a veritable aladins cave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 DON'T use the Ikea Kilner jars. Leaky isn't the word for it! I even bought new seals (elsewhere) and still they leaked. I ended up buying my Kilner jars from Lakeland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 DON'T use the Ikea Kilner jars. Leaky isn't the word for it! I even bought new seals (elsewhere) and still they leaked. I ended up buying my Kilner jars from Lakeland. I knew it was someone beginning with 'P' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckingmad Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I also get my kilners from Lakeland - they're not cheap but my word they're good! About to finish filling all 12 (ah), think I may need ot order another box... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I bought 12 a couple of weeks ago. All full now Will need to get some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 I have done a mixture of things. Tescos had some decent sized kilner type jars for £1 each so got some of those for pickles that I am giving away and expect people who don't know any better may throw away. I have bought a few and have gone round the supermarket finding bargain super cheap food in jars that the labels will come off easily (get some funny looks when trying to see how easily labels come off), got some nice sized jars containing peas and carrots which I fed to the chickens and cost only 40p. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I have done a mixture of things. Tescos had some decent sized kilner type jars for £1 each so got some of those for pickles that I am giving away and expect people who don't know any better may throw away. I have bought a few and have gone round the supermarket finding bargain super cheap food in jars that the labels will come off easily (get some funny looks when trying to see how easily labels come off), got some nice sized jars containing peas and carrots which I fed to the chickens and cost only 40p. I have had a few of those Tesco ones that have leaked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 We sell them at Lakeland! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 I have done a mixture of things. Tescos had some decent sized kilner type jars for £1 each so got some of those for pickles that I am giving away and expect people who don't know any better may throw away. I have bought a few and have gone round the supermarket finding bargain super cheap food in jars that the labels will come off easily (get some funny looks when trying to see how easily labels come off), got some nice sized jars containing peas and carrots which I fed to the chickens and cost only 40p. I have had a few of those Tesco ones that have leaked Yes, they don't look that good quality but as they only need to get to a couple of relatives in their Christmas hampers I am not too worried. I know that they will throw them away I have bought decent ones for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I get all my jars from Ascott, they're very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutlandRooster Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 DON'T use the Ikea Kilner jars. Leaky isn't the word for it! I even bought new seals (elsewhere) and still they leaked. I ended up buying my Kilner jars from Lakeland. I knew it was someone beginning with 'P' Couldn't agree more - leaky, leaky, very, very leaky! Got mine from jamjarshop.com and some spare seals to improve on the ikea ones but then the clips bent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
