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Share the recipe Vinny , unless you already have.

I forgot about this thread, so far this year -
5 jars Aubergine Pickle
5 jars Marrow & Ginger jam
3 jars Marrow & Ginger chutney
2 jars pickled Jalapenos
1 jar pickled Biquinhos
5 jars pickled gherkins
1 jar dill pickles
2 jars Harissa

(24-09-2020, 11:13 AM)Vinny Wrote: [ -> ]Second question is I have loads of jars I have kept and removed the labels, but some still have the sticky old label residue which I can't remove with hot soapy water and scrubbing. Any ideas for cleaning these?

Many thanks in anticipation.

Sorry late to this party. I’ve found furniture polish works brilliant for this.

(24-09-2020, 11:13 AM)Vinny Wrote: [ -> ]..Second question is I have loads of jars I have kept and removed the labels, but some still have the sticky old label residue which I can't remove with hot soapy water and scrubbing. Any ideas for cleaning these?

Many thanks in anticipation.

WD40 does a grand job on jar labels.

Vinny is sure to have the cleanest jars in all the land!

Tried the Branstons today having found it. I would say it probably still tastes the same as in 2010 - but that's not a recommendation.

I've not made any pickles this year but plenty of jam, and have lots of soft fruit in freezer if I need to make any more. My son gave me a jar of a tomato and chilli pickle that was absolutely delicious but when I asked about the recipe both he and his partner couldn't remember what they had put in it.

(25-09-2020, 12:01 PM)Small chilli Wrote: [ -> ]

(24-09-2020, 11:13 AM)Vinny Wrote: [ -> ]Second question is I have loads of jars I have kept and removed the labels, but some still have the sticky old label residue which I can't remove with hot soapy water and scrubbing. Any ideas for cleaning these?

Many thanks in anticipation.

Sorry late to this party. I’ve found furniture polish works brilliant for this.

Just tried Mr Muscle furniture polish and even though I have the sweetest smelling jars, the sticky is still on them!

(25-09-2020, 04:22 PM)Moth Wrote: [ -> ]

(24-09-2020, 11:13 AM)Vinny Wrote: [ -> ]..Second question is I have loads of jars I have kept and removed the labels, but some still have the sticky old label residue which I can't remove with hot soapy water and scrubbing. Any ideas for cleaning these?

Many thanks in anticipation.

WD40 does a grand job on jar labels.

Wish I had read this earlier. WD40 works just fine.

I use block furniture polish that seems to work for me.

MrB did recommend me using cellulose thinners but I don’t fancy having the house smell like his shed.

I haven't tried baby wipes for this but they do seem to remove a lot of things though.