I had originally planned to buy some Kilner jars online but I'm not very patient and they were unlikely to arrive until February 19th (Day 50 of my blog). This gem of a store in Downham Market is like a Tardis and almost every time I go in, usually looking for something very specific, Reeds has it. Apparently referred to as 'The Harrods of the Fens' (not by anyone I know so perhaps a generational thing) the kitchen department did indeed have Kilner jars, in a variety of sizes and only 25p per jar more than a deal I had seen on eBay.
Buying local is satisfying for many reasons but it also provides instant gratification: 30 minutes after deciding to head to Reeds I was back home, purchase complete and coffee in hand. The jars now sit in my kitchen waiting to be filled and I'm certain that my baking will reap the benefits of flour, sugar and ground almonds being housed in such iconic containers.
I'm just a little embarrassed that I headed online first instead of into town. Lesson learned.
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