I've never canned before, but I wanted to try it out this summer. Is the 9-piece kit a good one to start out with?
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My friend who found this kit for me said it was everything I needed to get started at a wonderful price. The only thing I need to buy is the jars and lids and of course the food to can. So according to my friend yes, buy this kit and like myself, let's learn how to do this, I can't wait! Thanks, Cindy
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Yes, most defiantly it has every thing you need all in one set. I have been canning for years and I bought this set to replace the one I had and lost some where while moving. I could not believe that it had everything all in one box. If you buy them all individually it will cost all more and it comes with a booklet to explain what each piece is for although I did not need that it will help you if you are new to canning. I think this is the best thing for a beginner.
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I think it is great my wife and I just used it to can some jelly this weekend
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Yes it is. You will find out if that is something you really enjoy. Putting a lot of money into a pressure canner isn't something you want to do unless you are sure you will use it a lot. Check out canning books too. Some foods, like green beans, and not the best to try as they take about 3 hours in one of the water bath canners. Start out simply and you'll do well. Lots of information available to help you too.
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Yes my family has always canned as far back as anyone can remember and this is the kit I purchased to start my daughter out with. It is always a good idea to start with wet bath canning before moving on to pressure canning. Good luck and may your family enjoy it.
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The list is quite extensive, depending on your question. Everything needed to use the kit is included, but fermenter buckets, stabilizer jugs, stirrer and a few other assorted items. You need to look into it further, it is somewhat costly for start up, but well worth it if you use a goodly amount of wine. "Orchard Breezin" is the kit of my choice, Vino Italiano is lots more difficult to use.
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This machine is perfect if you are new to canning. If you follow the instructions your jams and jellies will turn out well. You cannot make anything else with this machine, but the Ball website has add more recipes that can be made in this machine. I also love that you do not have to make a huge batch of jam or jelly and can make recipes with or without sugar and low sugar as well.
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Yes when you get some practice it is a good set. Make sure and get the cleaning kit and clean it often
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Your welcome and "Enjoy" It's a Nice Kit. If you take your time building it. Good Luck
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depending on where you live, I would look at a wine starter kit on Midwest supply.com or Amazon. This gives you all the things you need to make wine. Hoe much wine are you planning on making. If you are only going to make a few kits here and there, these beginner kits will be good enough. If you plan on making kits on a regular basis, I would upgrade the kit to include a floor corker. I also prefer the glass carboys to plastic, but they are also much heavier especially when full of wine. I really found everything I needed and the best prices at Midwest supply.com. They allow you to upgrade items in the kits and often give you a better deal than buying individually. I think I spent about $350. That will get you started. I make fruit wine from fresh fruit and have made about 30 of the vino italiano kits. I bought more carboys and fermentation buckets so I could do multiple wines at a time. Hope this helps
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This kit has some great stuff in it but I haven't had to use it yet so, you could make your own or skip the hassle.
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This kit comes with a can of beer mix, 8 bottles (quarts), and a fermenter keg. Also comes with instructions that are easy but must be followed. There are other kits out there with no bottles which you need so pick this one.This kit is okay but buying refills has become way more expensive since a different company bought them out (Coopers).
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I have one for real and it is a neat setup. Kit contains everything u need minus water & fish.
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It is a very good starter kit for a younger painter. Once they get the hang of designs, moving up to a higher quality paint will be a good idea.
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If you go on Ebay, and type in wine kit, you will find kits that include all of the things you need to begin wine making. Primary fermenter (bucket) racking cane, secondary fermenter ( 6 gal glass bottle)Hydrometer, etc etc. They run in the neighborhood of $100. do not get the cheaper kit with a plastic secondary fermenter. harder to clean, and not worth the savings. These kits are on amazon as well, and sometimes cheaper.
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Yes this kit is a good place to start there are videos on you tube that can teach you also. I brought this drum set for my 10 year old but I can't quit playing, he'll put on his headphone when I'm sleeping so I don't hear hardly anything
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YES. I watched some youtube videos and visited other sites of people who did the kit. It was fun and not too hard.
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No, this is a good starter set for any beer kit. It has pretty much everything but a 5 gallon cookpot and bottles. The first kit I brewed was True Brew Irish Stout. True Brew has excellent kits if you haven't brewed before, with great step by step instructions and even caps for your bottles. I would definitely go with one of them if you are just starting out. Two other things you might want to consider that aren't in the kit are the Jet Carboy & Bottle washer and a stand capper. The hand capper that comes in the kit works fine, but if you are a capping 48 bottles it will wear you out. The stand cappers also hold the bottle while you cap so you are less likely to spill or miss cap.
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The beginner Game includes everything you need to run a "canned" campaign. It's all premade with characters. An experienced GM could run with it and continue forward. The "new GM" that I gave this to felt it was too closed ended but a great starter to get his brain working. If you have a new GM it's a good place to start. If you have an experienced one start with the core rules and standard set instead.Hope this helps!
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We made about 5 decent sized bars, but it is a good starter kit to see if you like the hobby. Be careful, this kit is extremly addictive. We ended up buying more soap making supplies, molds, die, scents, etc. My whole family loves making soaps now because of this kit. If you really want to get into this, go to Michaels and get the soap melting pot (looks like a crock pot). It is much easier than using the microwave and a glass measuring cup. If you watch the Michaels web site, you can get the 50% off coupons and it makes this hobby much better. Have fun if you get it, we have.
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Everything you "need" is in the kit. My Bohemian was "perfectly fine" if unmemorable as brewed. As your brewing experience grows you will most likely "want" to add other stuff to turn "perfectly fine if unmemorable into damn good and memorable", but you have to crawl before you walk! Agree, read How to Brew by Palmer.