Food saver canisters?
05-03-2013, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Pinkiris
We have been using a "generic" brand of bags that we purchased at Menard's (home improvement store.) I think they seal even better than the Food Saver bags, which we have had trouble with.
05-04-2013, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Bneighbor
Gosh, I use our food saver constantly. I have put fabric in them...
05-04-2013, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Rose_P
I have learned a lot from your post! I'm amazed that lettuce would do okay. I tried them on raw cauliflower one time and it came out totally stinky and rubbery. It's not great for everything, but most things. It would be especially handy for RV travel. The idea of sealing up a change of clothes is brilliant.
05-04-2013, 11:10 AM
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You can seal lettuce and spinach in the food saver jars for over a week without it turning brown or spoiling. I LOVE this - makes it so easy to pack healthy lunches ahead of time.
http://www.salad-in-a-jar.com/how-to...lad-in-a-jar-2
http://www.salad-in-a-jar.com/how-to...lad-in-a-jar-2
05-09-2013, 03:21 PM
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If you sign up for email from Foodsaver you will get great discount sales on bags and other items every few months. The last sale I got the freezer bag roll of a variety of sizes for 50% off. I stocked up until the next sale. I double seal both ends of the freezer bag items. I've never had one lose vacuum with the double seals. I keep it out on the countertop and we use it to reseal most all packages.
05-09-2013, 05:13 PM
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I have been using the food-saver for over 20 years, I am on my second one. I also use it to reseal chip bags and other things. I find it great for expensive cheese. I cut the bag a few inches longer than normal so I can open and reseal. I have two blocks of cheese that we have been relishing for about 3 months and it's still perfect. I have one of the canisters and one of the flat covers to seal cans. I use both but not often. I do use the attachment for the canning jars regularly. The wide mouth is my favorite, great way to store leftovers in the refrigerator. I have seen them at our local farm store. I believe they ship to the east cost. http://www.fleetfarm.com/search/?q=f...archSubmit.y=0 Check your local farm or hardware store. When mine finally gives up the ghost I will get one with the sensor for wet and soft foods. So I don't have to freeze the berries before I seal them. We have grape vines and raspberries, and cherries in our yard it is great to make a homemade pie in January with garden fruit.
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