February 8, 2011

What a Weck!

I’ve just discovered the most amazing jars, if you can believe that! I hate putting my food in plastic when I am storing it or reheating it. It makes me uneasy about what chemicals are leaching into my food. So I have started collecting old Pyrex glass storage containers,blue pyrex and recently, I came across a cache of Weck jars.weck-canning-glascopyThese jars are made in the US, but were originally German-made. Their shapes are so much more elegant than regular glass jars, and their rubber ring seal and glass lids are pretty much chemical free.  The lids are held on by little metal clamps.

I like the fact that they can go from the fridge to the microwave, and I don’t have to worry about chemicals. They’re available through Heath Ceramics on-line, but if you order through Weck, it’s all via snail-mail.Weck lights at Delancey in Seattle Or you could make light fixtures out of the Weck asparagus jars, like the Delancey Restaurant in Seattle did.

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11 comments:

  1. KathyFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I've switched to glass as well.....love the look and feel of it...those pendant lights are fantastic! k

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  2. maryFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Hi Meg,
    Thanks for the tip--yes--plastic has got to go.
    Mary

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  3. BeeFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    How clever to make light fixtures out of those bottles! I so admire people who can think about the possibilities in things like that.

    Just today, at lunch, I cringed as my husband heated up some soup in the tupperware container. (I always remove it and heat it the slow way -- in a pot on the stove.)
    Do they still make that blue pyrex?

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  4. ChristinaFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    My boyfriend and I agree with you! We're both switching to glass as much as possible. It is difficult to find anything that doesn't have at least a plastic lid, though. Good finds!

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  5. MarchelineFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    That is SO funny... my husband and I have just been talking about getting rid of all our plastic food containers (especially the ones stained orange by spaghetti sauce, which NEVER comes out...) and getting pyrex.

    However... never heard of WECK before! They are gorgeous!

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  6. central bark designsFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Switching to glass now. We had a set of those turquoise pyrex dishes growing up - in fact Mom STILL uses them!

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  7. TamraFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I got rid of my tupperware and started using only glass refrigeratior dishes over 12 years ago. I have a great collection and love how they look in the fridge.

    And WECK canning jars? Don't get me started! I love these! I have a whole bunch of these and use them every year for canning fruit, veggies and jam. But I never thought about light fixtures, I love these! Really smart!

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  8. cotedetexasFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    never heard of them, but they are actually so cute!!!!!

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  9. ArchitectDesign™February 11, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    yes, i've steered away from plastic myself for a few years now. I love the pyrex dishes with the blue rubber lids -fits completely tightly for the rough commutes to the office. Never a spill!

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  10. Nelle SomervilleFebruary 13, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I'd love more of the Pyrex fridge containers. We have Eric's grandmother's and love it. Ours is a royal blue if you find any in your treasure hunting. :) Woodberry Kitchen served mini chocolate pudding in the Weck glasses just this Thursday for my big meeting. Love them. More photos soon. xoxo

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  11. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Weck jars are now available to purchase online thru Weck! www.weckjars.com

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