What Would You Weck?

“What would you Weck?” Since the classic, German canning jars are one of our most versatile kitchen favorites, we posed this question to our store and home office employees as an imaginative and inspiring part of Styer’s Heirloom Tomato Festival. From bakeware to aquariums, we were blown away by the ingenuity of the entries and can’t wait to try some of the ideas ourselves.

1, left: Vintage thread from Grandma display- Meredith L., events specialist
1, right: Tomato basil edible centerpiece- Jessica J., nursery specialist
2: Homemade blueberry pie baked in a Weck jar- Bessa, cafe server
3. Casting the votes
4, left: Infused bourbon- Susan S., kitchen specialist
4, right: Aquarium with beta fish (leave the lid slightly ajar for air circulation)- Jessica J., nursery specialist
5. Spa at home (cucumber and blueberry spritzer, lavender salt foot scrub, and lemon basil
sugar rub)- Diane S., field events manager
6, left: Doggie treat storage- Karen L., office manager
7, left: Ginger and pear infused vodka- Megan M., production specialist
7, right: Cut paper plant terrarium- Alli M., assistant visual manager
8, left: “Weckamere” diamond jewelry made from broken jar- Bobbi B., terrarium specialist
8, right: Propagated and rooted garden cutting- Jessica J., nursery specialist
9, right: Tillandsia terrarium- Megan M., production specialist

If you missed the Styer’s festival, head to Westport’s Heirloom Tomato Festival on Saturday, August 24th, from 11-4. Learn how to make naturally dyed table runners, shop the USA Proudly Made Marketplace, craft sprightly tomato crowns, partake in savory tastings, and enjoy an afternoon of bluegrass tunes. Then end the day at our chef’s table for the Heirloom Tomato Tasting Dinner.