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Leeners Quick Cheese Kit Review and Giveaway

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     A couple weeks ago Kevin and I started looking at some new ideas to help our family financially.  This all started when we were looking for homes and really got a little excited about some farm land we discovered.  Since then we have unfortunately decided to wait until next summer to shop for a new home however, it motivated us to save money in creative ways.  It also motivated me to utilize my surroundings and become even more eco friendly than I already was.  One of the first things that of course popped into my head was making my own ANYTHING!
ricotta cheese
     When it comes to learning how to do make your own products or start kits, the place to look is Leeners.  They have every kit from brewing beer, wine, and sake to making yogurt, cheese, and bread.  Leeners Kits include anything you can imagine as well as all sorts of canning supplies, condiments, and childrens kits.

     Thankfully we were sent the quick cheese making kit because this household loves their cheese of all kinds.  In fact at my most recent trip to the Lucky Leaf Orchards, I met an amazing fellow blogger who makes her own cheese from her cow's milk and I've been telling her I need to fly her out here to show me how to make all these great foods.  Check her out when you get the chance over at Cooke's Frontier.  When I first received the kit I was a little skeptical about how it might turn out since I am by no means a pro at this.

      I have got to tell you these were very easy step by step directions.  The best part is Alana (only 14 y.o.) made our first batch of cheese on her own.  She decided to go with the fresh mozzarella since we all enjoy it.  And even when I thought maybe she wouldn't quite following the directions perfectly, everything seemed to flow into the next step without feeling rushed or confused (as you see we have tons of pics).

     Now Alana said she was pretty grossed out by the smell which I expected but it really wasn't too bad.  It's not like our house smelled like spoiled milk or anything.  I think she was just weirded out by the curdling of the milk and the process in which it becomes cheese.

     Ending verdict - fantastic!  Because this kit include more than enough to make TONS of batches of your favorite cheese, its much cheaper than buying a log of fresh mozzarella (or any of the other cheeses if you chose a different kind).  All you need is a gallon of milk for this recipe.

Cost:  $14.95 Quick Cheese Kit
Available to purchase:  Leeners 
Recommendation:  I totally loved this and all the other kits!  I think $15 is beyond reasonable for a MYO kit as well.  I hope to continue working with Leeners in the future so I can share with you some of their other kits!  If not I will be purchasing a few myself in the future!
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Giveaway:  Leeners is going to give two of A Lucky Ladybug's lucky readers a Quick Cheese Kit of their own!

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86 comments:

  1. I think that I would try the Sweet Cider Making Kit first

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  2. I love the product reviews. You seem to find something new for me to read about every time I visit. Keep going:)

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  3. I entered for the Curvy Kate (ends 9/10)

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  4. I would love to try the mozzarella and ricotta kit also.

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  5. The soda pop intrigues me as well as some of the canning items

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  6. Duraflame Roasting Logs Summer Fire Pit Giveaway

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  7. Love to try the ricotta. Costana78@gmail.com

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  8. Love to try the ricotta. Costana78@gmail.com

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  9. Mozzarella for this win but i would love to make wine!

    sweetnnauty at yahoo dot com

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  10. Hot Sauce Recipe Kit

    cairablue @gmail.com

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  11. The cider kit looks great too!
    Marysa {at} marysa {dot} com

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  12. I would LOVE a quick chees kit so I could make the South American Queso Blanco!
    Thanks from karmakaytlyn at yahoo.com!

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  13. I'd love to try the homemade rock candy kit!

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  14. I would love to try the Root Beer and Soft Drink Making Kit. Neato!!! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  15. Tweeted: https://twitter.com/kdonelson/status/245373474594512896

    kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  16. I would like to see more recipes please. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  17. I'd like to try the Soft Cheese Kit.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  18. I'd love more giveaways!

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  19. The Quick Cheese Kit so I can make Queso.

    amanda at visitourcrazyhouse dot com

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  20. I'd like some of the hard cider supplies!

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  21. Mozzerella BUT my HUBBY would LOVE to make Wine!!!

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  22. I'd get a wine starter kit.

    mrs.marcus2 at yahoo dot com

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  23. I would want the mozzarella and cottage cheese kit!
    fb: rab pom

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  24. Shiitake Mushroom Farm
    lisa.blogs2 at gmail dot com

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  25. Quick Cheese - regarding the cheese kit.
    But I also like the root beer kit!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  26. shared on twitter - https://twitter.com/SearchWithVonni/status/245635410179534848

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  27. I want to make a whole meal, beverage included!!! lol. The rock candy would be so fun for my kids!
    mommysap@gmail.com

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  28. I would love the wine kit!

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  29. The mozzarella and ricotta cheese kit!

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  30. Squeaky curds cheese kit! jessicapeeling@yahoo.com

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  31. Tweeted here: https://twitter.com/the2ndthought/status/245751249239150592 (the2ndthought)

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  32. I would love to try the soda pop kit.

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  33. The cheese kit...yummy :)
    bblanto4@hotmail.com

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  34. I'd love to try the MYO Hot Sauce kit.

    maloydeals at gmail dot com

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  35. soda pop kit looks fun
    hrddiana556@gmail.com

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  36. Like make your own beer email timwife@live.com

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  37. I would love the Quick Cheese Kit:)

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  38. Mozzarella & Ricotta Cheese Kit

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  39. entered to win Mini-Snacker Box

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  40. https://twitter.com/galyettina/status/245940592218083328

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  41. I would love the ultimate cheese kit. We can never have enough cheese in our house!

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  42. I'd love the Mozzarella & Ricotta Cheese Kit!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

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  43. Wine starter email noe.angela@yahoo.com

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  44. Quick cheese...I'm thinking science fair project...

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  45. Quick cheese kit...I'm thinking science project maybe...

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  46. since I bake a lot I would like to try the freeze dried yeast

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  47. Other than the cheese kits, I also like the butter kit.

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  48. Shared on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tim.lintz/posts/282195961894498

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  49. I would like to try the Butter Making Kit

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  50. The cinder email timothy.baldridge@yahoo.com

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  51. I'd love to try the Mozzarella and Ricotta kit! and also the soft cheese kit :)

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  52. I love how you are so open an honest about your life and your feelings. I also love the green products and reviews you give. Oh--and the giveaways rock! So thanks for all you do!!!

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  53. I tweeted about the giveaway here: https://twitter.com/ilovepool/status/246050948768739329

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  54. the mozz and ricotta set for sure! thanks

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  55. Dairy & Cheese Making Kits or Sourdough Starter & Baking

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  56. I would love the rootbeer maker. Thank you

    candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com

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  57. https://www.facebook.com/blessnel/posts/179596345509020

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  58. https://twitter.com/MamaBedrock/status/246071837279281152

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  59. I like it the way it is!
    blessienelson(at)gmail(dot)com

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  60. The homemade rock candy kit looks fun

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  61. I've wanted to make my own cheese for a long time. I make pizza alot and would like to make a really fresh mozzarella. I'll have to give this product a try to help me get over the fear.

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