Grocery Store Bargains
We have a Foodsaver. It must be an older model because I don't see it on their website but it works great. John and I each had one when we got married but he had one model up from me so we sold mine. His has the attachment to do the vacuum canisters. We have never used it. I wouldn't pay extra for it.
We buy the rolls instead of the bags and then we just make our own bags whatever size we need. I have off brand rolls right now and it is working fine. We also make the bags a little big and then after we use it we turn it inside out and run it through the dishwasher and reuse it once or twice. BUT we have a sanatizing dishwasher...
I haven't tried any other brands of sealers so I can't say if it is any better or worse but I would definately recommend getting one. Any time meat goes on sale, especially the family packs, we buy some, season it and seal it piece by piece. That way if it is just John and I we only have to thaw out one piece of meat but if Weldon is going to be there we just pull out another. So much less waste and NO freezer burn! I also really like the way it marinates as it thaws. Time saver IMO.
We buy the rolls instead of the bags and then we just make our own bags whatever size we need. I have off brand rolls right now and it is working fine. We also make the bags a little big and then after we use it we turn it inside out and run it through the dishwasher and reuse it once or twice. BUT we have a sanatizing dishwasher...
I haven't tried any other brands of sealers so I can't say if it is any better or worse but I would definately recommend getting one. Any time meat goes on sale, especially the family packs, we buy some, season it and seal it piece by piece. That way if it is just John and I we only have to thaw out one piece of meat but if Weldon is going to be there we just pull out another. So much less waste and NO freezer burn! I also really like the way it marinates as it thaws. Time saver IMO.
I don't take the paper either. My sale ads come in the mail on Tuesday. I also have my favorite (Tom Thumb, Kroger and Sprouts) bookmarked on my computer so I can just go there and see them. If you're not getting them, I'd be asking the mailman why not!!
~Stephanie~
RNY revision from lapband 7/30/07...TT/BL 10/9/08 and at GOAL
Great idea Stephanie! I am blessed I have Kroger, Tom Thumb, Sprouts, Albertsons, Super Target and WalMart all around me.
As for the food saver I love mine! I buy meat when it is on sale and freeze the rest, saves money. I use the cannisters and hose to marinate and tenderize meat as well as keeping fruit and veggies fresh in the fridge. The cannisters will not crush and bruise fruits and veggies.
I can't wait to try your cooking suggestions!
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