I'm a wreck for Weck

This cavernous glass jar holds four bricks of Cafe La Llave Espresso

The pirate's love for glass is well known. To some. 

Keep it glassy is one of my favorite sayings that I made up all by me onesie.

There's something about glass that just sort of sends me. I know I am not alone.

I alluded recently to a few YouTube channels to which my consciousness had been raised by my daughter Erica.

The first one was Hamimommy. The channel's content consists of no talking (I like that) but rather a South Korean (she lives in Seoul) wife and mother going about her daily tasks as a homemaker.

(Cooking, cleaning, shopping, and the like. Taking care of her home and family.)

There are English subtitles which you can choose -- handy because Hamimommy does add captions in her language.

These accounts include some of the cutest dogs you will ever want to hug and kiss, if only you could reach through your screen and grab them.

The strawberry motif is so endearing

Dogs are the same everywhere. They have no language. It is soothing and delightful.

Then Erica said that if I liked Hamimommy, I needed to watch Honeyjubu. She was right. 

Honeyjubu is a South Korean lady in a slightly different phase in life; as in, she has more than one child and they are older than Hami, who is for now a singleton.

Honeyjubu cleans things that are already clean, but I overlook that. Cleaning what is already clean will never enrapture me but it's her house and she can do what she likes.

I don't like much of anything these ladies cook, either, but that's not the point. It can be mesmerizing to watch them make kimchi, for example. Just go with it.

Food is incredibly important in this culture. Fresh food is much more important there than it is here. At least that is the conclusion I have come to. If I'm wrong, and you can correct me out of personal experience, please do.

Moving on. Since discovering the above two channels, I found the account/channel of Ssoberry, whom I find utterly bewitching.

And that's saying a lot because of all the things I despise in this world, camping is at the top of the list.

These jars are much larger than you probably think

When you read my memoir, you will understand why.

I shared Ssoberry with Erica. I see your Ssoberry and raise you Kitchen Story, she said.

And yes, we are all devoted to Hamzy. Hamzy predates all of the others.

Hamzy is a vibe all unto herself and you can't take it away from her. IYKYK.

There are dozens and probably hundreds of channels similar to these. If you go looking for them, you will find them there on YouTube.

I and my girls are nuts about the Koreans -- their zen culture is amazing. Much admiration for these women.

Not being by nature a very calm person (I dare you to snicker), I am drawn to their peaceful and purposeful demeanor. I love their dresses and especially their aprons. (I am a certified apron junkie).

It's the unabashed domesticity that gets me right where I live. As I often say, I am domestic to my core. I identify as a homemaker, haaaha. And a pirate.

You can use the gasket and clips if you need to

Just to clarify, it's rare (although it does happen) that we girls in our respective domiciles just sit and stare at our flatscreens while these videos are playing.

We like for them to play while we do other things. It's not like there's a plot; you won't miss anything if you go put the roast on and fold a load of laundry, then later grab a snack and pick up where you left off.

But for sheer relaxation that IS fun to just watch -- especially if you are stressed out -- try Seoul Walker.

Simply marvelous. Off the charts great. That is my kind of TV.

Another great channel gifted to my consciousness by Erica is Bread Story. It is the work of a Japanese baker. Must see to appreciate.

If I could just hang out at bakeries all day, that would be fine by me. With frequent breaks to visit a candy store.

Although I have little patience for social media in general and practically no respect for the term "influencer", let's face it: if you watch, if you read, if you pay attention to anything at all, sooner or later you are going to be influenced.

That happened a few weeks ago when I was watching a Hamimommy video. It was this one.

It's hard for me to resist cute glass jars from the dollar store

She was making milk pudding and placing single-serve portions into the most charming jars. These had white plastic lids but I had seen her use other, similar jars, that had glass lids.

I began to experience a deep need to know what kind of jars these were.

I'll spare you the gory details but shortly I got to the bottom of it: 

They are Weck jars. A German brand that is popular in Europe. Erica says that practically all of the Korean housewives use them.

My mouth began watering for a Weck jar.

And so I ordered one. It was this one.

When Erica came over several days after my Weck jar arrived, and it was ensconced on the workbench next to my Peugeot pepper grinder, holding the Kosher salt without which I can neither cook nor eat, she breathed a sigh.

I can't believe I am in the presence of a Weck jar, she said reverently.

Careful or you too will become a wreck for Weck

I know what she's getting for Christmas.

She said she didn't even realize that the Weck icon was a strawberry.

Adorable. Stunning. I wish you could experience this gorgeous jar.

It comes with a rubber gasket and two adorable clips in case you want to store something in it more important than salt.

But I like the glass-on-glass look and feel. I love lifting the large glass disc of the lid very carefully and dipping in to get a pinch or a measuring spoonful of salt.

I love the pale green color because bottle green may be the most beautiful color in the world.

Well. There is pink. Maybe I should stop right there. 

Anyway, there you have it. It's official: I am a wreck for Weck.

Call me nuts but I store my sliced almonds in this skull jar

Tell me what you are a wreck for (it does not have to rhyme) that you have been influenced to acquire.

And folks, that is it for August 2023.

Tomorrow begin my adored -ber months. Four of them, culminating in Christmas.

I hope you enjoy them to the fullest because they pass like the briefest of vapors, yet contain so much joy while they last.

And that is all for now.

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Happy Thursday :: Happy September

Comments

[Mari]

No snickering here!
I've seen those Weck jars before, but not in person. I have a feeling I too would love them in person. I do love the green. I best not be looking too much or they will be populating in my house!

[Ginny Hartzler]

Of course I had to go to Amazon and scroll through the Wecks! I did not find any pink ones, else I would have bought one. They are awesome, and have many beautiful shapes, including bowl-shaped! I do love glass bottles and jars, and have some lined up on my kitchen sink window ledge. I am a wreck for trays, mugs, and gnomes. I hope you show your Autumn decorations, you are so good at that! Love the skull bottle. Now I want to go to the dollar store and look at the jars; maybe tomorrow!

[Jennifer]

@Mari ... You must acquire just one! It won't take up much room. xoxo

@Ginny ... No I would be shocked if there were any Weck jars in pink, although I will say that the Korean women seem very partial to the color pink. They have pale pink pots and pans and even appliances. Yes do go to the dollar store and Dollar General too, and wander down the dish aisles. Oh the wonders to be found there! And not for much moolah. Thank you for the compliment and I sure will show my first wave of autumn decorations! I plan to do semi-fall for September, my cute hearse/skulls/skeletons in October, and back to all-out fall decor for November! Right now it's sunflowers! I got the CUTEST sunflower/bumble bee gnomes! And I can't wait to show you the gnome Dagny found for me when we were shopping at Dollar Tree last week! For a dollar twenty-five! hahahaha xoxo

[AC]

What a wecked post!

I'll see myself out now.

[Lori]

Awesome links, thank you for sharing. The big guy lived in South Korea for 6 years while in the Army and loved it. It is a fascinating culture. I share your love of glass jars and have quite the collection. I just love storing things in them instead of plastic which I despise. I read a few blogs from Australia and Weck jars are all the rage there so I am familiar with them but haven't bought one yet. Honestly, I have SO many jars, I really don't need anymore. But you know things do just jump in that Amazon cart from time to time. lol I hope you have a wonderful Labor Day weekend. Today starts my favorite time of the year and I couldn't be more excited.

[Jennifer]

@AC ... You are a certifiable HOOT. xoxo

@Lori ... UGH plastic!!!! Nooooo! Although I will say I acquired a set of plastic storage containers a few months ago which solved a huge problem for me in my cupboard. Now it's just a snap to reach in and get what you need. I would love to store simply everything in glass in the fridge but it's not exactly practical. Ooooh I would love to hear the Big Guy's impressions of Korea! Sometime if I am near enough to you to drop in, make sure he's home. I'll bring you a Weck jar. There is always room for one more, hahaha! Happy September to you, my friend! Yay it's fall!!!!! xoxo

[Donna]

The word Influencer now drives me crazy... I do Me...not them wanting me to Do them. Ideas? okay but influencing me? Not many people can do that...Jesus maybe...Lol...Oh okay! He does, a lot of influencing...lolol
Thank you for all the lovely YouTube channels!! Are you trying to influence me?Lolol...just saying... But I love channels like these. I shall check them all out!
Have you heard about Jim Shore Designs dot com? He also has a YT channel...beautiful things...you have just been influenced...lolol
Oh, and I'm liking the jar! Checking it out, as well!
Love 'ya!
Donna

[Jennifer]

@Donna ... Girl I hear you! I despise social media so that's all you need to know about how I feel about "influencers" ... BUT I am influenced by things I see and the Weck jar is a great example. It's wonderful and I will heck out Jim Shore Designs! xoxo

[Debbi]

Jenny you homeWrecker! LOL--- Couldn't resist. I'll be back to comment more later! Hugs

[Debbi]

Ooops!!!-- it WECK NOT WRECK! my bad-- ha ha

[Carla TePaske]

Hello Pirate,
Glass it is, I am also one who loves glass and likes to collect it. Of course I have a lot of Mason Jars, quilted patterns, fruit patterns and my favorite the liberty bell. :-)
Thank you for sharing your fun ways of connecting with your girls too, I love how you write Jenny and your family inspires me.
Love, Carla'

[Jennifer]

@Debbi ... then I'm a home WECKER, haaahaha! xoxo

@Carla ... I can imagine your lovely homey collection! Happy Labor Day Weekend! xoxo

[Jeanette]

I always vowed that I would never be influenced by an influencer but watching certain videos will definitely inspire me to be a little more organized and/or domestic! I loved all of the ones you linked and subscribed to a couple of them! I think I will find them relaxing! I love the idea of individual servings in glass jars so I'm going to see about getting some of those. Thanks for recommending those videos!

[Jennifer]

@Jeanette ... No problem! I think Max and Levi would love to be served something tasty from a Weck jar! Rich may even like it too, haha ... Hope you had a lovey long Labor Day weekend with the loves! xoxo

[debbi]

hi there Jenny. I will have to go check out some of those youtubers you mentioned. Love all the glass jars, fun! I don't like the whole "influencer" trend either. Seems they are all so self absorbed and trying to out-do one another. And they use their children on those sites, to make $$. I just think that's WRONG. They just seem so selfish to me.....and always selling something. They call it their "job", but then film their children so much. Hope y'all had a real nice Labor Day! It's still so hot here, isn't it? Ready for Fall............anytime now.............

[Jennifer]

@Debbi ... oh girl don't get me started on YouTubers and "influencers" ... I think young mothers should go to the nearest lake and throw their phones in, and take care of their families. But I do love Hamimommy and Honeyjubu and I don't think they take time away from their children to make videos. They are making videos while they take care of their families' needs. YES I am read for fall! In a big way! xoxo