Presents for Food Preservers

Not many people are marketing merchandise for jammers and picklers, but that hasn't stopped me from acquiring some treats for myself and Jonathan over the years. Here are some things I really like, starting with my latest gift to self, a very nice, cheerful green Mason jar t-shirt by "beryllynn" of Florida, on Etsy. (It also comes in pink.) The XL size is a good fit for me, which is lucky, as I'm about a size 16.

I got this one for Jonathan when we got our community garden space. It's by "Happy Family", also on Etsy. I really like the typography a lot.

I got this one from a table at Union Square Market in New York last spring, but it's also available online. It's by Brooklyn artist Jen P. Harris. and proceeds go to Just Food, a group that works on food-related social justice projects. As you'll see, the "we can" theme has inspired quite a few designers. I don't have these other two... yet.

You may recognize the work of Punk Domestics here; PD also has a range of saucy men's undergarments with food preserving themes. Note that the apron seems to come pre-splotched.

I'm very tempted by this organic shirt. It's from a company called Northern Sun that sells t-shirts and other items with funny, pithy left-leaning messages. I think this particular one is clever, simple and attractive. And maybe just a bit sanctimonious, but that's okay too. Next time I feel like giving myself a present, I may well put in an order.

Finally, it would perhaps be remiss of me to fail to mention that the Charcutepalooza meat curing challenge has spawned a whole raft of merch for the discriminating carnivore with the delightful sectioned piggie logo: shirts, hoodies, caps, aprons, bags and baby clothes, all available at Cafepress.