Vacuum Sealing for freezing, cooking and refrigeration

[Amanda]

Just zapped all the very stale bread into crumbs in the TM & vacuum sealed it in individual bags.
New toy still working well and saving me heaps of space in the freezer.

[Bedlam]

Looking forward to receiving mine,hopefully no more freezer burn

[Snoozie]

Was just looking in to these. Can you use rolls with the one off the net? Can you make microwave meals?

[Cornish Cream]

I found this vacuum sealer on Amazon in the UK,it has 50% off
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Andrew-James-Quality-Vacuum-Machine/dp/B001HBE5Y8/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1315044971&sr=1-2
Has anyone got this particular model? I'm sooooo tempted 

[judydawn]

Was just looking in to these. Can you use rolls with the one off the net? Can you make microwave meals?

Here's some details of the one Amanda posted - that should answer some of your questions but I don't about microwave meals snoozie.  I'm hoping to receive mine next week.

[achookwoman]

Yes , you can do microwave meals with them.

[Decadent Dot]

I found this vacuum sealer on Amazon in the UK,it has 50% off
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Andrew-James-Quality-Vacuum-Machine/dp/B001HBE5Y8/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1315044971&sr=1-2
Has anyone got this particular model? I'm sooooo tempted 

Hi CC,
I don't have that particular model but I do have one that functions the same. I currently have the lesser model of this one and I have been pleased with it and it is in good shape but I have to say that I would go for this one. The same make as mine but a more advanced model.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Food-Saver-V2860-IUK-Vacuum-Sealer/dp/B002C7E1RC/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1315072308&sr=1-1

I know that it is quite a bit dearer but it has the added function of sucking withour crushing. I get fed up of freezing on open trays before I can put items in the freezer bags. If I don't then the food just gets broken and squashed.  I would upgrade my model if only they did this in white which I prefer.

OMG, I have repeated the word model four times in one paragraph. My English teacher would have had a fit!

[Cornish Cream]

Thanks for your advice Dot.I was attracted by the 50% off but because you have one and use it regularly I would definitely upgrade to the model that you recommend.

[Amanda]

It might be useful to check on the kind of plastic used in the bags to make sure that they are safe to microwave.

Was just looking in to these. Can you use rolls with the one off the net? Can you make microwave meals?

[johnro]

Thank you all for comments re vaccuum sealing systems.  I have been looking for a while now - so just did the impulse buy after your link to the ebay model Amanda - thank you so much for being the test dummy!!!!!!!!!!! With school hols fast approaching activity on ebay increases significantly in this household, just as well I am off to see DD in Sydney for 5 days - oh forgot there will be a different type of purchasing perhaps - yahoo!!!!!!!!! 

[judydawn]

School holidays again already Robyn - gee that comes around quickly 
Enjoy yourself in Sydney with DD.

[Snoozie]

I wouldn't be reheating in plastic anyway but wondered about the slight undercooking and presentation factor as gifts.  What are the cannisters like?

About to buy one too lol

[johnro]

Another 2 weeks unill the end of terrm Judy but who's counting!!!!!!

[Snoozie]

Another 2 weeks unill the end of terrm Judy but who's counting!!!!!!

I am!

[jeninwa]

Its 4 weeks till school holidays here in the west. Trying to decided where to go these holidays. Burneo and Brisbane last 2 school holidays. DH thinks I should stay home.