With extended daylight hours and warming temperatures, summer provides the perfect backdrop for BBQs and garden parties. If you’re hosting you’ll most likely be out to impress with your spread and if you’re attending as a guest, bringing a contribution that will be appreciated is high on the agenda. That’s where we can help; our range of glass jars and bottles can be purposed into any impressive favour!

Welcome Drinks
With our range of vintage mini-milk bottles, you can do away with traditional champagne flutes. Fill them with prosecco and add a handful of berries for a unique alternative to the traditional wine on arrival. Simple and effective, these bottles are sure to charm your guests and make a subtle and elegant change to the usual beverages. Couple with a paper straw or present them in our mini milk crate for a truly rustic look that will give your guests that summer party feeling.

Tasty Treats
It’s not only delicious drinks that can be delicately displayed in these mini-milk bottles. Thanks to our variety of sizes, you can use them for practical and pretty storage or as an ornamental feature at a party. Got children coming? Fill our 500ml mini-milk bottles with colourful candies and use them as place settings with a twist. Not only will the kids be excited at the prospect of sweets, they will also look chic and sophisticated on the table.

Outstanding Offerings
If you’ve got an event to attend and feel obliged to take a gift, our one litre milk bottles provide a stylish casing for some home-made goods. Whether you’ve been crafting your own cordial or working on some wine, a lovingly prepared batch is an ideal and thoughtful gift. What’s more if you’re planning on infusing some gin or mulling some wine this summer, you can do it in the bottle itself, saving on any would be mess-making in transferring. Simply fill with your flavourings, twist on one of our metal milk bottle lids and let nature get to work!
Give them an event to remember with our range of glass jars and bottles. Take a look at our website to see our full range or to order online.

After a warm and sunny Spring, Summer is underway, bringing with it some fruitful pickings. June marks the season of soft fruits of all kinds. Sweet and subtle flavours like strawberry or apricot and tart but tantalising rhubarb and gooseberries are all ripe for the picking and perfect for preserving at their optimum sweetness. Our range of glass jam jars are on hand for those recipes coming into fruition this summer.

Strawberry Fields
Whether they’re picked on a fruit farm or you’re lucky enough to have them ripening in the garden, strawberries are a quintessentially British fruit. The only thing more representative of the island nation than the fruit itself is strawberry jam, be it smothered on crumpets or in a delicious Victoria sponge cake. Fill our hexagonal jars up with your favourite strawberry jam recipe and twist on a gingham lid for that rustic village fete feel. Available in a range of capacities from the mini 45ml to the 440ml you can create breakfast or tombola sized portions of the sweet sensation.

​Don’t Act the Gooseberry
When it comes to gooseberries, it can be easy to shrug them off as too sour for any sort of jam recipe. When uncooked these small green fruits can get your face in a twist with bitterness. But don’t be left behind; when boiled with a little sugar, they can make the most delightful jelly or jam that can be used in all manner of recipes sweet and savoury for a little sharpness.Keep it fresh by pouring into one of our Orcio jars and display proudly in the pantry for months to come.

Rhubarb Royalty
It was Queen Victoria’s favourite fruit for good reason and now it seems its popularity is on the rise again. Whether in a classic crumble or as an alcohol flavouring this delightfully pink fruit seems to be cropping up in all manner of recipes. June is prime picking time but ensure you don’t leave it on the plant for too long, as it will lose its soft texture and become woody. Don’t worry about using it all up because with a rapid regrowth you can expect another batch next month. With so much cropping up why not try your hand at a rhubarb puree? Perfect for summer Bellinis, over ice cream or in some warm custard. For pristine presentation, house it in one of our swing top bottles and stick it in the fridge.
Make the most of this year’s yield of fruit. With the help of our functional, elegant glass jars and bottles, it’s easy pickings. Take a look online or order today on 01664 474141.

We know the table plan for a wedding can be stressful to devise when you’ve finally sorted the bridesmaids and groomsmen, there’s family, friends and children to consider too. But you can make your place settings look effortless and elegant without having to fret. A 100ml Stephanie wedding favour bottle, with a pre-attached tag and charm of your choosing, is the picture perfect piece. Simply write on your guests’ name, and place on the table and voila! You’ve got a place setting that’s pretty, personalised and playful all at once.

Let your personality shine
Pre-attached labels mean you can spend less time designing and more time whipping up moreish treats to go inside your place setters. Home-flavoured gins, Limón cello and liquors are never out of place at a party and for the young ones you can easily swap out the tasty tipples for child-friendly cordials, so everyone can toast the happy couple.  Or for the arts and crafts aficionado, why not use coloured grains, sand or even paint for a beautiful and bright design that will last beyond the evening- and give you something to do on the hen do!
That’s not the only way to make these unique to you, with a choice of preset designs you can choose village fete vogue with natural tags and lemon charms, or modern monochrome with black and white tags and silver charms, so whatever your theme these favours will fit right in.

Something to remember
It goes without saying that you’ll need to write the names of your guests on the bottles, so with this personal touch already in place, why not turn these favours into place settings-cum-keepsakes to save those all important wedding pennies.  For a heartfelt approach why not make your own message in a bottle for each guest, you could you opt for a simple thank you note or a cherished memory, either way, we’re sure that guests treasure them for a lifetime.
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If these ideas have tickled your fancy and you’re eager to get creative then go online to choose your 100ml Italian Stephanie Wedding Favour Bottles or call us today on 01664 474 141.

We can’t deny it. Here at Glass Jars and Bottles, December is our very favourite time of the year. Aside from the flurry of festive activity, there’s that magical end-of-year anticipation that comes with the approach of 2018. From sharing some present pointers with you to hints on how your home-grown business can flourish in the New Year, why not celebrate the season with us and take a peek at our latest blog?

Step into Christmas
When it comes to preparing for Christmas, it’s those all-important December details that make the difference. Whether you’re a chef extraordinaire or simply trying your hand at creating some unique jams as part of your Christmas goodies, make sure you don’t overlook those festive finishing touches. From our Christmas Gift Box Set to our wonderfully quaint Jar Gift Boxes complete with tags and ribbons, you can be sure that your pressies will impress.

New Year, New Business
Perhaps 2018 marks a new business venture for you? From setting up shop with your homemade preserves and chutneys to selling your goodies to local stores and cafes, you’ll need a supply of chic jam jars to complete the look. With our Bargain Box of 120 Panelled Round Jars plus a selection of lid colours and designs, you can carve out a recognisable, quality brand for your culinary delights.  

Tying the Knot?
There’s no time like December and New Year’s Eve for a romantic proposal, and if you’re one of the lucky couples to be tying the knot come 2018, then you’re likely imagining the big day already. If there’s one thing that’s a priority, it’s making sure that your wedding is beautifully original. With our diverse range of wedding favours, you can raise your creative game, filling them with sweet titbits, cute personalised messages or even mini floral displays.
Embrace the opportunities of the season with our elegant selection of glass jars and bottles. To order yours, simply call our friendly team on 01664 474141 or take a look online today.

As Christmas encroaches, you might be experiencing a growing anxiety that comes as your gift list does anything but shrink. Rather than give way to the present-induced panic, we’re encouraging you to put your best foot forward and get into the creative spirit with our selection of glass jars and bottles, making some utterly unique (and outrageously tasty) Christmas presents. Read on for more. 

Charm with Chutney
At some point in our lives, we’ve probably all received a Christmas chutney. Yet, before you write this off as a has-been, we want to reassure you that preparing your very own chutney adds that festive charm you’re looking for. From caramelised onion to more traditional tomato-based recipes, you can chuck in a few cloves, pour it into our 500ml Le Parfait hinged jars and personalise with a cheery seasonal greeting. There’s nothing like the personal touch, right?

Get Jolly with Your Jams
Can you really go wrong with a homemade preserve? With kitsch appeal by the bucketload, cooking up a batch of organic strawberry jam or spiced plum preserve is sure to charm the Christmas socks off friends and family. Get a pack of six 440ml faceted hexagonal jars for just £3, picturesque either in gold, silver or red gingham.
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Stocking Fillers
Talking of socks, you’ve got those all-important Christmas stockings to consider. With the kids’ first waking moments of the 25th riding on it, we can make sure it’s a sweet start for them. Whether they’re mad for marshmallows or hooked on Haribo, our 500ml Luminarc Pot Club sweet jars give the wow-factor to their sweet treat.
Shrink your Christmas to-do list with our range of high-quality glass jars and bottles. Take a peek online or call us on 01664 474141 to order yours.

Now that autumn’s advancing, it means just one thing: those last fruits of the year are ready and ripe for the picking. With oodles of options for your preserving penchant, our diverse range of glass jam jars and bottles are helping you celebrate the season. Find out how we let your culinary creations can bear fruit, as it were.    

The Berry Best
Whether they’re picked on an autumnal countryside walk or you’re lucky enough to have them ripening beside your house, blackberries are a quintessentially British fruit. That said, like so many good things in life, it can feel like they’re here one day and gone the next. What better reason to preserve their scrumptiousness in jam form? Fill our hexagonal jars to the brim with your favourite blackberry jam recipe. Available in a range of capacities, from the mini 45ml to the sizeable 440ml faceted hexagonal jar, you can spread some hedgerow happiness on your morning toast for months to come.

The Apple of Your Eye
When it comes to crab apples, it can be all too easy to walk on by. We’ll admit it: when uncooked, they have an unfortunate tendency to leave the eater’s face contorted by their bitterness. But boil them up, add a smattering of sugar and stick them into our 500ml Artisan Le Parfait hinged jars, and you’ll transform them into a mouth-watering crab apple jelly, perfect with Sunday roasts.

Sloe and Steady Wins the Race
You might not think it, but the humble sloe can in fact produce one of the nation’s most delicious drinks. After all, who doesn’t indulge in little G&T from time to time? Pick these dusky blue berries and create your very own homemade Sloe Gin. Whether you hoard it for yourself in our 125ml Mini Glass Swing Top bottles or gift it to a friend in our sleek Italian Polo bottles, sloe proves itself one merry-making berry.
Make the most of this year’s yield of fruit. With the help of our functional, elegant glass jars and bottles, it’s easy pickings. Take a look online or order today on 01664 474141.

Many of you will know the difference between shop bought mass produced jam and that which is homemade, the taste difference is undeniable.  What many people do not realise is how easy it is to make at home, and I would argue that raspberry jam is the easiest of all, no chopping or hulling required. I was rummaging around the freezer at the weekend and found raspberries that had been picked last autumn. The other great thing about raspberry jam is the fruit and sugar is used in equal quantities. I have used 2Kg of fruit, but the recipe works equally well with different weights. I would add a note of caution here, if you plan on making more than 2Kg use more than one pan, or make it in batches. You want to avoid the need to boil for so long that you end up with brown treacle.

Recipe

2Kg Raspberries
2Kg Granulated sugar
Juice of 2 lemons
Knob of butter
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Method
 

1. Put raspberries and lemon juice into a preserving pan, or large heavy based saucepan, and simmer very gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until soft.
2. Remove from the heat and add the sugar, stirring until dissolved. If you return to the heat before the sugar is dissolved the resulting jam may be ‘gritty’ due to the undissolved sugar crystals. Add the knob of butter and boil rapidly, stirring continuously for about 20 minutes until setting point is reached.
3. Remove pan from heat, remove any scum with a slotted spoon, and then leave to stand for about 15minutes before potting in to sterilised jars.

We have used the 324ml Bonne Maman style jar with our new 82mm red gingham lids and also filled a range of mini jars as wedding favour ideas.

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Get on Trend
There’s no two ways about it: vintage weddings simply couldn’t be more popular right now. What’s more, this romantic trend has flung open a new window of opportunity for the humble jam jar. Making an ideal vase for table decorations and centrepieces, this simple but stylish addition shows an attention to detail on your big day. Their simplicity has yet another upside, making the jam jar the ideal blank canvas. In this way, you can give them a proper makeover with a touch of lace or a raffia bow, transforming them into a bespoke vase.  

Create a Scene
Coming in a variety of sizes, you can try our Round Jars, using 1lb or 2lb for delicate decorations or even 1050ml for commanding centrepieces. Alternatively, our 250ml Vintage Milk Bottles give you the opportunity to showcase some understated elegance, perfectly housing smaller posies. Maybe you’re searching for something a little different to complement the theme of your wedding? Nail the rustic beach look by simply layering the bottom of our Onda Wave Jars with sand and shells.
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Eager to get creative with your wedding centrepieces? Browse our selection of quality jars and bottles online today to order yours. 

Not one for following the crowd? In which case, you’re likely to want your wedding to have a bit of a ‘wow’ factor. This certainly doesn’t exclude the welcome drinks.
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Do away with traditional champagne flutes and add a unique flavour with our vintage 250ml Mini Milk Bottles. Filled to the brim with raspberry Prosecco, these simple but sweet bottles are a subtly elegant change to the usual order of service. Finish the look with paper straws (making sure the colours reflect the theme of your wedding, of course), and you’ll have some truly charmed guests on your hands.

To order your milk bottles or to browse our collection glass bottles and jars simply visit our website or call us today on 01664 474141 to order.