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Posted: July 08 2006 at 6:06am | IP Logged Quote stefoodie
Does anyone have/use a FoodSaver? I'm thinking of getting one to prepare and vacuum hubby's meals for when he goes out of town (he's allergic to many things so he can't just eat out) -- I need to prepare 2 weeks' worth of meals at a time.

1. Is it easy to use?
2. Any limitations I should be aware of before I make the purchase?
3. What do you like/dislike about it?
4. Do you have a model recommendation?

Last time I prepared a weeks' worth of meals I simply used Ziploc disposable containers, put them in double-layer grocery bags and tied them before putting them in a cooler with ice. He then froze them again when he got to the hotel. I'm thinking it's not the best way but better than the alternative. If you have any other suggestions I'd appreciate it. (He can't have wheat, dairy or egg.)

Thanks!

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Posted: July 08 2006 at 4:37pm | IP Logged Quote JennGM
Looking forward to answers...those disposable containers are bulky!

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Posted: July 08 2006 at 4:57pm | IP Logged Quote mellyrose
I have a foodsaver and LOVE it!

I have found that you need to use their brand bags, though - I tried to buy a different brand bc they were less expensive and they didn't work at all - which ended up making them very expensive.

Among other things, I use it for baked goods to send to my brother in the military. I freeze the items first, then seal them into the bags and ship. I tried to seal them without freezing and it crushed the muffins I tried. I can seal cookies without freezing first, but it still works better to freeze first.

Hope that helps!

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