Reynolds has had a reputation for decades as one of the top companies in food storage systems. One of the handiest products available from this manufacturer is the Reynolds vacuum sealer, the Handi-Vac. The Handi-Vac helps foods to remain fresh and extends the amount of time you can safely store foods. The best advantage of this is that the vacuum sealer is simple to use as well.
The Handi-Vac vacuum sealer is a product that changes the way people use vacuum sealers. Instead of being required to bring the food to a stationary sealer, the user can simply take the Handi-Vac vacuum sealer and apply it to a Handi-Vac freezer bag. The Handi-Vac is used to create heat in order to seal the bag securely and then remove the air from the bag.
The air valve exclusive to the Handi-Vac vacuum sealer removes the air which would otherwise be trapped in the sealed area of the bag. Consequently, freezer burn will be minimized and the food will stay fresh longer.
The procedure which the user follows for sealing in freshness with the vacuum sealer is not hard at all. First, the food is placed in the bag. Next, the bag is arranged spread out on a surface and examined to ensure that no food is over the maximum fill line on the Handi-Vac bag. Next, the sealer tip is placed flush on the air valve and the “on” button is pushed. When the bag is snug around the food, the machine is shut off and the food is placed directly into the freezer.
One of the best things about the Handi-Vac vacuum sealer is that it does not cost as much as other vacuum sealers. The whole package costs about ten dollars at most retailers. What’s more, the Handi-Vac performs quicker than more expensive sealers. It can take seconds to take care of a typical gallon sized bag.
Bags for the Handi-Vac sealer are also found with ease at retailers where the Handi-Vac sealer can be purchased. The bags usually run approximately $3.29 for a set of fourteen quart bags or nine gallon bags.
It is worth mentioning that the bags can be resealed after they are opened. However, they must not be refilled with more food for the reason that the bag cannot be cleaned. The bags contain no Teflon or PTFE materials, nor are any allergens in the bags. The bags are also certified kosher.
The Reynolds Handi-Vac vacuum sealer is a superb food storage method to use in your kitchen. The Handi-Vac vacuum sealer is economical and is simple to use. The Handi-Vac can be purchased at most kitchenware stores as well as the replacement bags which go with it.
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Trying to plan dinners on a daily basis can make cooking meals a dreaded chore. Not only do you waste time with extra trips to the grocery store but the added costs of gas to get your there, combined with the higher price of prepackaged food, means your spending more money on food than you need to. Using a weekly meal plan means fewer trips to the store and less hassle for you.
Break out the Cookbooks
Everyone has a spare ten minutes on the weekend to plan meals for the week. Take a few minutes to sit down, go through your favorite cookbooks or online recipe sites and plan a dinner meal for the next seven days. Make one list of each complete meal, including main dish and any side dishes, while making another list of the food items you’ll need to pick up for the week’s meals.
A trick to make cooking meals on your busiest days of the week even easier is to intentionally plan meals for that day which require very little prep time. Meats that can be marinated over night and grilled quickly work well, as do one dish meals such as stir fries. Also, don’t forget the handiest of kitchen appliances for those on a time crunch-the crock pot. Stews and other delicious meals can be prepped ahead of time and then left to simmer all day with very little effort on your part.
Save Money and Time by Shopping Wisely
Purchasing your food items in bulk not only saves you money but can, over time, lessen your trips to the grocery store. By building up a reserve of frequently used food items you can trim both the length of your grocery list and the fat from your grocery budget.
By contrast items that spoil quickly should be purchased in quantities just large enough to tie you over to your next trip to the grocery store. Buying a large bag of celery may seem like a deal but only if you don’t end up throwing two thirds of it away because it spoiled before you could use it all. If you find that you do need to buy items with a shorter shelf life in larger quantities try and plan at least two meals within the next 10 days that require that particular food item.
Revisit Those Leftovers
Don’t forget that many leftover meats can be revisited at a later date if frozen immediately. Items such as leftover post roast, chicken or even pork roast can be frozen and used as meats in a stew weeks from now. Cooking meals with leftover ingredients not only saves you money on that particular meal but means there’s one less day to plan a meal for.
Double the Batch for Half the Work
Another fabulous way to cut down on meal choice and prep is to make double batches of dishes that can be frozen and enjoyed later. Many soups, sauces and pasta dishes such as lasagna will freeze well for short periods of time. Marinating meat for dinner? Make a double batch-one for that day’s meal and another one to freeze immediately and pull out another day. Your frozen batch will marinate while thawing and be ready for the grill or oven the next time you include that meal in your weekly planner with no prep time required.
The old saying goes,” He who fails to plan, plans to fail.” If you feel like you’re flunking out of home-ec due to your last minute meals and climbing grocery bill fight back by taking a few minutes to make a weekly meal plan. Cooking meals when you have a plan is easier, cheaper and can even make you love cooking again.
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