That's so cool! A whole separate kitchen for canning would be awesome! This is my first year of canning, although my Mom did can tomatoes. I was just at Meijer's yesterday & bought a new canning kettle so I can do quarts next year. I only did pints this year. I saw their 1 1/2 pint jars & thought that was a great size. I can't remember what the price was in the store, but they are having a buy 2 get 1 case free sale on their jars. I think I may pick up a few for next year. Just wondering about processing time. I figured if you processed for the same amount of time as a quart, then you'd be good.

Hi everyone....just thought you might want to know that Ball Canning and Recipes has a Facebook page and people are posting "bring back the pint and a half jar"....if you are a member on Facebook please post your request. So far I've counted about 35 people that have posted. After you sign into Facebook just do a search on "ball canning and recipes". It is also a great source for ideas. Spread the word, and I'm hoping that we can keep this post going....thanks! Here is a link that might be useful: Ball Canning and Recipes Facebook Page

Golden Harvest are just fine. Been using them for decades with no problems. They tend to have some tiny bubbles in the glass now and then, are shaped a bit differently, and there maybe a seam that isn't as smooth but it is primarily just an appearance issue not a strength issue. Dave

The used jars at Goodwill range from $1-2 each depending on size and who's pricing them. Even the Classico jars are $2. I can get them with sauce in them for that on sale! Yeah, I bought some blue special edition pints at Target for $8.99 (half dozen) but won't buy others there. Actually, I think they're a little less than the grocery store - I think quarts were 10.99 at Target and they're $12.99 at grocery store. Still less than Goodwill - I'll pick up a jar now and then when they're half price, and sometimes have gotten quilted crystal (some brand new unopened cases) for $8 there but not often I luck out like that. I passed up a case of GH quarts last month thinking I had plenty but then I got the PC and started doing tomatoes, wish I'd snagged them. Walmart is still the cheapest, though if they keep going up, Bog Lots (GH jars) will be - but they don't carry them year-round. TSC has pints and quarts on clearance now, but only in-store, not online. Guess I have to stop by this weekend and see what my local store has. Target and the craft stores are the only places I've seen the smooth jars - but Joann's has them on sale now $16.49 for a case of 12.