On 9 Oct 2005 06:08:41 -0700, "nancree" > wrote:

>Susan wrote:
>
>"You can used 1/2 cup Ball canning jars or Glad Ware 1/2 cup plastic
>containers."
>
>-----------------------------
>No, Susan, but thanks. You'd never be able to get it out of a Ball
>canning jar with its narrowed top. It would have to be a
>straight-sided container. And even then, what if you want just a
>spoonful or two, to fry an egg, or baste something. It's just not
>worth it, IMO. It gets to hard you can't even get a knife tip into
>it.
>Thanks for answering.
>Nancree


The 1/2 cup jars are tapered for canning or freezing.
http://www.jardenhomebrands.com/homecanning.html
--
Susan N.

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