What is Reddit's opinion of BALL MASON JARS Ball Mason Glass Preserving Homemade Jam Gift Jars, 490 ml, Pack of 6, 28 x 18 x 13 cm, Transparent?

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Here's what I settled on, although I prefer to sprout small jar sized quantities....

Wide mouthed mason jars https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06Y17GW7L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Sprouting lids for the jars (Dont bother with the metal mesh ones, they rust quickly. These ones are good, but I could do without the nozzle which dips inwards. Would have preferred a flat plastic mesh, but couldn't find any which fit). https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07899HNQM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Stands to drain the jars. Not strictly necessary but useful. These ones are discontinued but you can probably find identical ones.. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07D5X2BLP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

UK seed seller.. (similar to sprout people mixes. Check their other listings if you don't like these ones. Only problem I have is very small seeds like mustard, can stick in the holes in the plastic mesh lids. But it's not too big a problem and mostly happens before they;ve soaked and swollen up). https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07FSGD5TN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So from what I've read about cottagecore in the last half hour, I've got a couple of ideas, but apologies if they're wide of the mark for what you want your kitchen to be...

Am I right in thinking there's a focus on making things yourself? If so you could make a range of different jams, preserves or chutneys and keep them in some nice looking jars like these... There's loads you can do with that (and if you're not sure, a book would help with that).

And what's better than bread you've made yourself? This kit has some natural equipment to help prove and prepare your own bread, which is possibly the best smell the natural world has ever come up with..!

I'm starting out with actives, because they're fun and seem easy. So BRF cakes, solid forming substrate it is (i think).

> Feel free to message me if you've stumbled across something and could use a second opinion!

I humbly request your second opinion :D

Kerr brand only sells in US, sadly. That seems like the most solid brand. Fortunately there are EU based Ball jars vendors. I'm looking at these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ball-Mason-Glass-Preserving-Homemade/dp/B06Y17GW7L/ref=sr_1_4?crid=21DIZ130Q43ZG&keywords=wide+mouth+canning+jars&qid=1569764225&sprefix=wide+mouth+canning%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-4

and: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ball-65500-Oz-Lids-Bands/dp/B00Q52MDZC/ref=sr_1_7?crid=21DIZ130Q43ZG&keywords=wide+mouth+canning+jars&qid=1569764225&sprefix=wide+mouth+canning%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-7

The latter jars are probably unconventional for this job, but as I understand it, the 0.5l/quart cakes are usually stacked on top of each other in the fruiting chamber. Why not just cut the hassle of that out and use the larger jar?

Oh and I totaltly agree with the risk of running a pressure cooker, Which is why I decided to go with the presto. It's a quality product no doubt and it's analogue. There's a model that is even usable on induction, which we happen to have. The one you suggested is great, but I'd need to get a converter, too. Thanks for reminding me of the 110 vs 220v power grid issue. Also, I like the ability of putting it on top of a gas burner outside if I do get cold feed from running one of these beasts inside the house :P