Well, after my husband used the rest he left the empty on the kitchen counter. Knowing its location, I retrieved the fresh bottle, switched caps, and proceeded to shelve the newer one.
To my horror, the sleeve of my shirt caught the bottle’s neck and sent it flying. I yelled, “Noooo!” watching the glass hurtle toward our hard tile floor.
I’m amazed to report that only the cap broke. I related the tale to D and he was happy as me. But that wasn’t all.
“Wait,” he said, “You’re about to hear something even funnier.”
As it turns out, he knocked the empty onto the floor earlier and, again, the glass did not break. Neither did the cap in his case. We will put the vinegar in fresh packaging and I’ll be careful to strain the product for any inner glass chips.
Do you think Japanese glass makers use a process that helps prevent shattering? Are you aware that some white vinegars sold these days are too low in acidity for safe canning?
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I saw the bottle flying and I was waiting for it to shatter in a million pieces. I'm glad it didn't.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day and rest of the weekend, Darla. Hugs. ♥
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DeleteI think you were just both lucky. I did not know that about the acidity. XO
ReplyDeleteMuch love to you and yours, my dear.
DeleteGiven the bottle survived two catastrophic falls, maybe the effort goes into making strong bottles.
ReplyDeleteThis does make me wonder. :)
DeleteThat sounds like a bounty commercial LOL! Maybe the glass does have something added to prevent shattering.
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DeleteDearest Darla,
ReplyDeleteThere sure is a difference in the quality level of the glass making.
We had the same when I gave away all my former, German Weck canning jars and a whole stack fell and NOTHING chipped nor broken.
This week I dropped a French Pillivuyt ramekin that I use in the morning for my pills and vitamins. Same miraculous excape from even chipping on the tile floor. That too is specially made porcelain and baked and glazed at very high tempertures.
So it must be a quality glass in your case.
Hugs,
Mariette + Kitties
Thank you for this interesting information. And hugs back, my dear.
DeleteMe being clumsy, I can make good use of this glass
ReplyDeleteAmen, sister. lol Be well
DeleteThis is interesting. Quite possible that stronger bottles are made that don't crack easily.
ReplyDelete~nods~
DeleteVery lucky that the bottle didn't shatter. Good glass.
ReplyDeleteYes!
DeleteNo, I did not know some vinegars aren't safe for canning. Yikes.
ReplyDeleteIt was a new revelation to us last year. Ugh... Be well!
DeleteThat sounds like some strong glass.
ReplyDelete:D
DeleteI'm sorry you didn't have a good experience eating sushi. ~hugs~ To be honest, I have ups and downs with it but recently have enjoyed both cooked and raw Japanese offerings. :D Be well!
ReplyDeleteIf the Japanese indeed found a way of making unbreakable glass, it could be a sorely needed alternative to the plastic bottle.
ReplyDeleteSo true!
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