I am new to mixing drinks, and hate going to the bar. Is this product good for beginners or is there a better one out there?
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This is a great deal . I have used it a lot. Very nice set it has everything you need to mix drinks. I would buy this set again.
2012469
I purchased this set for my husband who is also a beginner and we use it every weekend. He loves it. Not a piece of this set goes unused.
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The actual mix is like a vanilla flavor. I haven't had a plain shake on its own, I like adding in jello pudding mixes for flavors. It picks up whatever flavor of what you mix, but you can still taste the hint of vanilla--you can find a ton of recipes online. Personally I do not feel its gritty like some people have said, perhaps because I like malts (which tend to be gritty), I just don't notice it. Also, some say its just too sweet. I love sweet, but I think too it could be if you use water, milk, almond or soy milk. Using ice and certain flavors I feel it tastes like a blended frozen drink from starbucks or an icecream shop. I think meal replacement drinks like slim fast are watery, with the frozen blending it totally adds more consistency and you can make it taste anyway you want.
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I would just return it because ours did not make one smoothie before the motor burned out. We have been making smoothies for awhile so we're pretty good at it therefore I don't believe it was user error it is just a poor quality product. In the case of personal blenders I have found the old adage you get what you pay for to be true. For a longer lasting product that makes quality items I would get a Nutribullet or a Ninja. My husband prefers the Nutribullet and I prefer the Ninja but they both are excellent products. If you do want or need something smaller and/or cheaper I would go with the Oster personal blender. Ours lasted a about year and a half making 2-3 smoothies 3-4 times a week. I would just return it because ours did not make one smoothie before the motor burned out. We have been making smoothies for awhile so we're pretty good at it therefore I don't believe it was user error it is just a poor quality product. In the case of personal blenders I have found the old adage you get what you pay for to be true. For a longer lasting product that makes quality items I would get a Nutribullet or a Ninja. My husband prefers the Nutribullet and I prefer the Ninja but they both are excellent products. If you do want or need something smaller and/or cheaper I would go with... » Read More I would just return it because ours did not make one smoothie before the motor burned out. We have been making smoothies for awhile so we're pretty good at it therefore I don't believe it was user error it is just a poor quality product. In the case of personal blenders I have found the old adage you get what you pay for to be true. For a longer lasting product that makes quality items I would get a Nutribullet or a Ninja. My husband prefers the Nutribullet and I prefer the Ninja but they both are excellent products. If you do want or need something smaller and/or cheaper I would go with the Oster personal blender. Ours lasted a about year and a half making 2-3 smoothies 3-4 times a week. « Show Less
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Well, I've never used a Hamilton beach mixer before, but I can tell you that this Bosch is a real work horse. I make bread with it all the time, often times using it for 3-4 hours straight, and it's still going strong. I've had it for around two years so far I believe. If you plan to do a lot of small batches of pastries then this isn't the best mixer though. It can handle a normal batch but half batches it has a bit of trouble mixing together. It really just depends what you plan to use it for. If you're doing bread often, I would go with this one for sure though. From my research Bosch is one of the few that can handle making bread often. Well, I've never used a Hamilton beach mixer before, but I can tell you that this Bosch is a real work horse. I make bread with it all the time, often times using it for 3-4 hours straight, and it's still going strong. I've had it for around two years so far I believe. If you plan to do a lot of small batches of pastries then this isn't the best mixer though. It can handle a normal batch but half batches it has a bit of trouble mixing together. It really just depends what you plan to use it for. If you're doing bread often, I would go with this one for sure though. From my research Bosch is... » Read More Well, I've never used a Hamilton beach mixer before, but I can tell you that this Bosch is a real work horse. I make bread with it all the time, often times using it for 3-4 hours straight, and it's still going strong. I've had it for around two years so far I believe. If you plan to do a lot of small batches of pastries then this isn't the best mixer though. It can handle a normal batch but half batches it has a bit of trouble mixing together. It really just depends what you plan to use it for. If you're doing bread often, I would go with this one for sure though. From my research Bosch is one of the few that can handle making bread often. « Show Less
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I have had no problems with this one. It blends really well. I use a shaker cup to mix it and I mix it with milk. This is the only one I have found that I can stand. I tried all of them after I had weight loss surgery.
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I think Hamilton beach has always been a good brand.Iam very pleased with my mixer..Have used it about 10 times so far and love it...Have made cheese cake about 4 times,and it did good,although I think it does better when cream cheese is soft, and to add 1 pkg. at a time..Have mixed cookie dough and cake batter,and it does wonderful..Iam not disapointed at all.I just couldnt see spending what they want for kitchen aid, and I do think kitchen aid is overrated...read alot of reviews, very happy with the Hamilton Beach...good luck to you
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A second coat should help problem. I put on one coat in two batches. On the second batch I did not stir enough and ended up with a tacky surface in a few places. Talked to company and they said to do a second coat. Put on second coat and had a good chemical reaction. No tacky areas now. I have had the product on my bar top for three years and it looks as good as the day I put it on....i.e. GREAT!! Just be sure to stir the 2 components together completely when making a batch.
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I recommend strongly that you try to get your money back. My first health master broke and I went to all the trouble to send it back and they sent me a new one. Then after only a short time that one broke also. It is not a good blender and not worth your time or money. I actually bought a Vitamixer from Costco and that was the best investment I made. Do whatever you can to get your money back.
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I am a beginner to. Someone told me abt BrambleBerry. Just Google that. They have every product you need for soap making, perfumes, lotions,etc.. 1st I would watch Soap Queen TV video's on You Tube. tThey helped me the best And there are a ton of others.Have FUN!!!
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I work in a bar. We have waring xtreme commercial blender. We make 20-40 smoothies, milk shakes and margaritas per day. We have had this thing for 4 years. The only thing that broke was the jar. Replaced it and works fine. DO the math 30 uses a day for 4 years. Yea I would say this is a blender worth 300 bucks.
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I ddn't notice that when I ordered to be honest. I can say that I liked it and I should have ordered another month's supply. I switched to something else and hated making that choice. I plan to purchase this product again in the very near future. It may not be for everyone but I would say try it out and see for yourself. It's not bad tasting or anything like that and it only takes a few seconds to mix. Post your thoughts once you try it so I can see if you agree with me. Thanks for asking.
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No I have not. The bar is very light weight and hollow inside I believe. And it's better to use cold water or lukewarm water when using. That works best for me.
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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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You can buy any first, then mix them together. This one seems to be a bit easier so it may be a better choice to get started with.
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My spa bar started started out pretty finicky, and has actually gotten better, but it never quit on me. Might be time to trash.
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@Carl D.I've had this blender for a couple of months now and I've used it to make smoothies (with ice) and for pesto a couple of times (pine nuts, almonds). I I like a smooth consistency, and I get that with this blender. Also, it's not noisy, which is an important factor especially in an apartment. The construction is solid, cleaning is quite easy as well. I rinse out the jar with regular dish soap and neither the jar nor the blades have any lingering, garlicky or other ingredient smells. Although if you need to make smoothies and such for large gatherings, you'll need a larger capacity. I'd say this blender is perfect for a family of four. @Carl D.I've had this blender for a couple of months now and I've used it to make smoothies (with ice) and for pesto a couple of times (pine nuts, almonds). I I like a smooth consistency, and I get that with this blender. Also, it's not noisy, which is an important factor especially in an apartment. The construction is solid, cleaning is quite easy as well. I rinse out the jar with regular dish soap and neither the jar nor the blades have any lingering, garlicky or other ingredient smells. Although if you need to make smoothies and such for large gatherings, you'll need a larger... » Read More @Carl D.I've had this blender for a couple of months now and I've used it to make smoothies (with ice) and for pesto a couple of times (pine nuts, almonds). I I like a smooth consistency, and I get that with this blender. Also, it's not noisy, which is an important factor especially in an apartment. The construction is solid, cleaning is quite easy as well. I rinse out the jar with regular dish soap and neither the jar nor the blades have any lingering, garlicky or other ingredient smells. Although if you need to make smoothies and such for large gatherings, you'll need a larger capacity. I'd say this blender is perfect for a family of four. « Show Less
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I would agree with the other comments. This is not the purpose I bought it for. My concern would be wet hands. Bar to me is slick.