Admittedly, I’ve spent most of my life not knowing the difference between jelly, jam and preserves. It was only recently that I found out the difference. Jelly shakes and jam doesn’t, right? Some of you might remember that song by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, “It Must Be Jelly (‘Cause Jam Don’t Shake Like That).” Well, there’s actually a scientific way...

Everyone knows that infamous scene from Lady and the Tramp where the two dogs share a plate of spaghetti and meatballs. That’s what I think of when I think of true love. Okay, not really, but that scene does leave quite the impression. People don’t always think of pasta as a “love” food, but red is the color of Valentine’s...

BOB is excited to share some news with you! In addition to my new look, I've launched a new, interactive website that will help me serve you better. Some of the most impactful changes for specialty food producers ordering glass bottles and jars from BOB are as follows: Clean, modern design; Enhanced mobile usability; Faster page load times; Ease of...

.post_content h2{font-weight: 400;} The Specialty Food Association’s Winter Fancy Food Show is the largest marketplace devoted exclusively to specialty foods and beverages. This year’s event will take place Jan. 21-23 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. The event is expected to draw more than 25,000 industry professionals and more than 1,400 specialty food companies presenting the latest jam, salsa...

As 2017 quickly comes to a close, BOB wanted to take an opportunity to wish you and yours Happy Holidays. We appreciate your business and would like to thank you for a wonderful year. We hope your 2017 was great, and your 2018 is even better!

September 20, 2017 BOB here! As we enter the fall season, it’s about that time to start wrapping up your garden season. As the colder months move in quickly, some fruits and veggies will be out-of-season and scarce on store shelves. What better way to keep that fresh from the garden taste than preserving your favorite seasonal fruits and vegetables...

Thanks for stopping by to check out my blog. I’m BOB from BuyOurBottles.com, and making glass food jars is my passion. After talking with friends in the specialty and handcrafted food world, I learned that it can be difficult for craft food producers to find quality, glass jars and containers in quantities that fit their needs. I want to change...