FoodSaver The #1 Vacuum Sealing System
I have to be honest when I tell you that I'm not much of a "kitchen gadget" hog. Don't get me wrong, I have well over 150 cookie cutters but my counters are not piled high, nor are my cupboards with gadgets.
I guess part of the reason is I catch myself asking myself "Did my mother use it? Did my grandmother use it?" Nine out of ten times the answer is NO! Therefore, I feel like I shouldn't need it either. The second reason is everything is so expensive, and I find unless you're willing to spend $49.99 on a vegetable peeler chances are the one you're thinking about buying is going to break after the third or fourth time you use it or cause you nothing but grief while using it. So I gotta be honest, it's just not worth it for me sometimes.
Now, this week...I've had the pleasure of testing out the FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System.
I was hesitant to take on the challenge, thinking about everything I just mentioned about gadgets but this is different...sooo different it has changed the way I look at meal prepping, grocery shopping, food waste and the cost of food.
Feeding a family of five is NOT cheap. Especially when you're heath conscious and your meals consist of a meat, a veg and a starch...and sometimes a salad to follow. Food costs are through the roof, higher than Id say they've ever been. I can't tell you how many people I see "meal prepping" until the cows come home...They make 10 meals all at once and freeze it. Which is great....I've prepared meals and frozen them many times. Especially when I was pregnant, before the baby came my freezer was jam packed with casseroles, lasagna, pot pies and the list goes on. Freezing your meals is not my problem...in fact I'm all for it. My issue is that 99% of us are not storing the food properly in the freezer or don't have enough freezer space for pre-made meals.
I can guarantee we've all said to ourselves or out loud "I have no idea what to make tonight?" or "I have nothing in the fridge for lunches tomorrow!"
The easiest way to avoid these issues was buying in bulk...taking a monthly trip to Costco or my local market and buying more than enough for more than a weeks worth. The problem I have is that even though I feel like I'm buying more, I'm actually in most cases wasting more. For example, I frequently buy the biggest block of cheese I can find...my kids loveeee cheese! However, one of them goes in the fridge, grabs the cheese and forgets to wrap it properly leaving hard crusty edges on the block for the next person.
The FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System machine is the most practical, cost efficient, easy and food saving machine I've come across. With promising to keep food fresh 5x longer and the easy 1, 2, 3 steps I have to say this is definitely a must have in your home. It removes the air from surrounding the food which normally cause food to not only lose flavour and turn brown but it also keeps the food nutrient rich so you're not losing any valuable vitamins or minerals from your food.
I've used this machine after every big grocery day and over the last month I've been able to cut out one grocery day per month with the FoodSaver. I can marinade my meats and store them in the freezer knowing they will last up to 3 years without freezer burn! I can cut my block of cheese in half and store the remaining half in the fridge where it now can stay fresh for 8 months! Also, I can store my pre-made salads in the storage bags and they are fridge fresh for up to 2 weeks!
I love taking advantage of the seasonal fruits and vegetables the market has to offer, but sometimes I wish the season would last longer...now with my FoodSaver I can do that! I can now store my favourite Fall fruits in the freezer for up to 3 years...not that they would last that long in my house with a family of 5, but knowing that it won't result in freezer burn, or they won't lose any taste, I'm happy to store them and use them as the kids crave them without having to throw uneaten fruit or veggies in the waste. Not to mention I can now take advantage of the sales in the produce isles...knowing I can properly store and save my favourites and enjoy them whenever I wish. No more waiting for peach season in my house...we've got more than enough stored to keep the kids smiling!
Also, if you have kids, you know snack time can be frustrating when one child wants an orange, the other child wants an apple and the other wants an avocado. I can't tell you how many times I find myself negotiating with them to all have the same snack...of course, as you can imagine I never win. I get stuck cling wrapping the heck out of half the orange, half the apple and the other half of the avocado. Only to find out the next day that they are brown...and nooo kids want a brown apple...or avocado! The FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System machine has given us the chance to drop the negotiation and let everyone have what they please knowing that it will take less than a few minutes to seal, wrap and refrigerate the leftovers. Again, cutting down on waste and wasting money!
This truly is a machine to help the modern day family...helping to keep down food cost, food waste and giving your kids the opportunity to eat the fruits and veggies they love all year round! Say goodbye to freezer burnt foods and hello to crisp, nutrient rich and hassle free food!
I am a fan...I invite you to visit the link below to read more reviews and receive information on where you can purchase your own FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System. With plenty of options available for which one will best suit your family and kitchen and where you can receive a coupon for your purchase!
http://www.foodsaver.ca
The FoodSaver is also available at major retailers such as Costco and Walmart.
Natalie
