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Reusing Glass Jars | Kitchen Economics

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Several years ago, it struck me that I was using plastic food storage containers (with screw on lids) that I bought at the grocery store to store my homemade freezer food and at the same time I was throwing perfectly usable glass food jars in the recycle bin. I soak the jars in water to remove the label and clean in the dishwasher.

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Ten Paper Products To Cross Off Your Grocery List | Kitchen Economics Link Up

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They are microwavable (except for the lid) and dishwasher safe. I re-use pasta sauce jars for my homemade chicken stock , or my Roasted Roma Tomato Sauce , or my homemade sugar-free applesauce and store them in my freezer. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen.