{"podcast":{"title":"Family Tree Food Stories","slug":"family-tree-food-stories-7049295","podcast_index_feed_id":7049295,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/family-tree-food-stories/","website_url":"https://podcast.familytreefoodstories.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/9372cab4-056f-402d-a829-faa310a8d9c1/FTFS-LOGO-Podcast-8-25-26-compressed.png","author":"Nancy May & Sylvia France","episode_count":103,"summary":"Family Tree, Food & Stories podcast will take you on a mouthwatering journey through generations of flavor! We're digging up and sharing the juiciest family secrets, hilarious dinner table disasters, and the heartwarming moments that make your favorite foods, meals, and relationships unforgettable. From Great-Grandma's legendary cheese crust apple pie to that questionable casserole your Uncle Bob swears by. With Family Tree, Food, and Stories, we're serving a feast of laughter, tears, and everything in between. So, are you ready to uncover and share those unforgettable stories behind every bite and create some new memories along the way? Join our growing family of food enthusiasts and storytellers as we Eat, laugh, relive the past, and learn how to create new memories together because. . . every recipe has a story, and every story is a feast.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-17T16:18:38.349730+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/family-tree-food-stories-7049295"},"episode":{"title":"Is Your Old Mason Jar Worth Money? 5 Clues to Check","slug":"is-your-old-mason-jar-worth-money-5-clues-to-check","published_at":"2026-09-17T08:07:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/family-tree-food-stories-7049295/is-your-old-mason-jar-worth-money-5-clues-to-check","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/family-tree-food-stories-7049295","url":"https://family-tree-food-stories.captivate.fm/episode/ball-mason-jars","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f065c8cc-edc4-4a82-bb4f-4e383aa9df02.mp3","summary":"Could the most interesting thing in your pantry be the jar? That old Ball jar holding your sourdough starter has a real and interesting story behind it. It could also have some real value that you might have overlooked. Before you put it in the yard sale, take a closer look. Odd lettering, unusual colored or wavy glass, and some easily overlooked markings might make you think twice about putting that fifty-cent sticker on it. So, go grab a jar from your kitchen shelf or pantry and join Nancy May and Sylvia France as they show you how to decode and learn more about the mystery of that Ball or Mason Jar in your hand right now. Yes, in this episode of Family Tree Food Stories , Nancy and Sylvia explore Ball Mason jar markings, colors, history, and clues to their real value . You'll learn why a factory mistake matters and why they matter. What those numbers on the bottom of each jar actually mean. And how kerosene cans become part of the story behind Grandma’s homemade jam jars. From the inventor behind the Mason name to the jars we wash, refill, and refuse to throw away, this episode brings together foodies and everyday home cooks with collectible curiosities and something more personal: the things we make in the kitchen from scratch, or a box, and the stories we've heard and share with family and friends. Five things you’ll learn: Ball jar identification: What embossed lettering and bottom markings can tell you about your jar. Old Mason jar value: Why rarity and condition matter—and old doesn’t automatically mean valuable. Blue and purple Mason jars: The clues in colored glass and the limits of using color to judge age. Collectible jar mistakes: Why some manufacturing imperfections attract collectors’ attention. Ball and Mason jar history: The kerosene connection and the…","meta_description":"Could the most interesting thing in your pantry be the jar? That old Ball jar holding your sourdough starter has a real and interesting story behind it. I…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1795,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/family-tree-food-stories-7049295/episodes/is-your-old-mason-jar-worth-money-5-clues-to-check/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/family-tree-food-stories-7049295/is-your-old-mason-jar-worth-money-5-clues-to-check.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}