Vacuum Sealing for freezing, cooking and refrigeration

[Frozzie]

Yes that would be lots of fun...will definately let you all know next time we are downunder (no clue as yet) so we can organise such a catchup or you can all run in the opposite direction lol !

For the moment im stuck at home looking after kids and dh with a herniated disc (such fun) and dreaming about get togethers in bali and hot pool noys (got that uni !!) 

[fundj&e]

poor DH kim ,  how did it happen  ?

[Frozzie]

Dont know he woke up end of dec like that and it just kept getting worse until he couldnt move...who knows what he gets up to while im asleep lol...he hates being stuck in bed but think he is quietly enjoying having me take care of him ...seeing the doctor again tomorrow after his scan today so will see what she says!

[fundj&e]

  does the chandelier need fixing too

[judydawn]

  Uni you are so quick    Frozzie you must read that one out to DH and I hope a good laugh does not make his back worse.  3 children to look after now, you are going to be so much busier.  Look after him well and he will go back to work sooner hopefully.

[cookie1]

Uni I loved it. I'm sure the injury was substained in a perfect normal sleep.

Frozzie that must be horrid for him. He must be in quite a bit of pain.

[Frozzie]

  yes in normal sleep (you girls and your minds)

More time off unfortunately for dh and he is only in pain if he moves...not fun for him and absolutely NO activity of any kind just bed rest ...lol he is thrilled!!

Im taking care of all three precious gifts but seem to be running so many more errands (dh prob did more than i gave him credit for)...hopefully he will be back at work soon enough for his sanity and the fact that he is our only source of income...dont even want to think about that becoming a problem!

Ahh lifes hurdles...thankfully its just a little one 

[cookie1]

Is he bored Frozzie? DD has been home since mid afternoon Wednesday and has to have complete rest. She is bored out of her brain. The ipad has been a blessing and she has read a heck of a lot. We certainly take our good health for granted as well as our mobility.

We had a car club member round this morning and he told us that his wife (young) had a heart attack a week ago. She is slim and very fit. Thank goodness she is ok.

[Frozzie]

He is cookie but luckily he likes games like the xbox so i went and bought him some new ones yesterday to keep him occupied and interested....plus the kids and i have been eating with him picnic style in the bedroom and i come up and spend time with him during the day....im going to have to go to bed alot earlier as im starting to feel quite tired already...

[Halex]

I have just start defrosting some meat that I have vacuumed packed & frozen.

Has anyone reused the bags?

H

[judydawn]

I don't think you are supposed to Hally with meat and I certainly don't if chicken has been packed in it.  I have washed beef ones well then put them in the dishwasher to make sure they are really clean and if it has contained a precooked meal that hasn't stained the plastic, I wash and re-use them too.

[Halex]

Thanks, will do.

Just seems a shame to throw out, but not worth getting sick over.

H

[Deniser]

I read that it is OK to wrap meat/chicken in glad wrap first and then re-use the bag.  Have some in the freezer now but have not re-used as yet.

[cookie1]

Some people we know wrap their food in plastic bags and then vacuum seal it. They can then use the sealing bag again with no worries. For meat etc make sure that it is fully enclosed in the plastic bag so no juices can leak out.

[pumpkin pie]

I decided today that a vac sealer would be a great asset for us as we have our own beef butchered, I also freeze pre cooked meals  and also help with extending the life of fresh veg etc, so went on the link that Amanda posted before Xmas and purchased the Bigland one for $99.99 (still on special, I think they continue the special after the first one has ended, especially if they are a business)), and especially as those of you that have purchased it seem happy with this one.