Efficient Portable Food Saver
937445
It took a few times to actually get use to it. Once I got the hang of it, it was pretty easy to use. I like that it is lightweight and portable. All you need is 2AA batteries. I tried it on several different types of plastic bags. It worked well on the thinner bags but not too much on thicker heavy duty plastic bags. Overall a good portable food sealer to use for snack bags and/or trips.
523670
Great way to preserve lunch meat, cheese, and other small quantities of food that I want to use frequently using the Hand Held Food Saver devise.  Love my big Food Saver, but not practical for these types of things, so the small Hand Help is a perfect solution.
2556071
Excellent space saver, will roll up small. Wash a few times to get rid of plastic taste
2992116
Very pleased with this product.  Very simple to work. I've sealed jars and the bags and works perfectly.  In the past I have had to throw away a lot of food because of spoilage.  This machine is a true blessing.  It will save me money and an excellent product for storing food for emergencies. I must comment on the video thats in the reviews.  He really did a good job in explaining and showing how the machine works.  It was a super big help to me.  Thank you
535723
Works fast and efficiently without occupying a lot of space.
4908679
I love my food saver. I was somewhat afraid that it would be more of an impulse purchase and that after the first use I would put it away with my other kitchen gadgets and never use it again. However, after a month of owning this model. I'm simply love it. I find myself going to Sam's club and buying bulk meat and frozen goods and portioning them out for use in dinners, etc. it's quick and easy so I don't mind pulling it out to do this once a month. One of the best benefits has been an unexpected one, in that, defrosting items that have been packaged with he food saver thaw much quicker than other packaged meats. I did try the attachment for the ziplock type bags, but I found it more difficult than the standard make your own size bag method.
If you're thinking about a foodsaver system I would highly recommend this one. I would suggest portioning out some items once you get it to get in the habit of doing it, but once you do, you'll be hooked.
2223361
Wow!  OK, I have used it 2 times since I ordered it less than 2 weeks ago, but I love this thing.  I am on oxygen and it's hard for me to carry awkward bowls and trays for potlucks and get-togethers, because one hand is occupied with the oxygen tank.  Balancing food trays or boxes is difficult for me.  The compact design of this unit makes this so easy to carry it in a separate bag in my other hand.  I put all the "goodies for the tray in zip-loc baggies in the same bag along with  four small paper doilies and a few clear disposable cups.  At the destination, it is simple to open the wedge into a 17-in tray, insert a doily on each of the 4 trays, and fill the levels with the "goodies" from the zipped bags.  Easy as sin!  Other guests are really curious about this tray; I get lots of comments.  It works perfect for me because I am a "grazer." not a potluck dish person, and I can carry all sorts of cheeses, meats, veggies, crackers and fruit for this tray.  Helpful hint:  carry some small clear plastic cups to use as containers for cherub tomatoes, carrots and celery, dips, grapes and olives, etc.  The cups will display the food as well as create height to the arrangement and no one wants to see food dripping or rolling around on the tray.  The paper doilies make easy cleanup at the end of the affair, (reuse those zipbags to store any leftovers) dust the tray of crumbs and fold up once again, making it a simple 9" wedge.  It's easy to carry this way, in a bag or alone, and clean it when you get home.  Bamboo is wonderful to keep clean!  I leave the cleaned wedge standing up
on a table when not in use... is it art or is a functional tray?  I LOVE IT!  (you will love it, too, if you get it on sale!)
2825314
The container is large enough to hold a lot of beans and rice but not so big that I could not move it nor spill everything. The clear sides allow me to see how much I have at a glance even from a distance. Really helps in food management! I will be buying more. Convenient. Easy and inexpensive!
1689227
The FoodSaver unit was a special offer on Amazon and, since I had been considering the purchase of one for years, I jumped at the price and finally bought one.  We have used it a few times in the short duration of our ownership and it works very well.
2624959
Easy, portable rice (and more) on the go. My work locations and hours vary. Some places I don't have access to a microwave or fridge. With this all I need is an outlet and a drinking fountain! ( I keep rice in a resealable plastic bag inside the bowl for convenient carrying). After the rice is done I throw in a half can of soup, or 1-2 cubes of frozen salsa, or whatever. (I freeze salsa in an ice cube tray).  I haven't gone beyond rice. It takes about 20-25 minutes for white rice. It seems fairly forgiving about water amounts. The first time I tried it I majorly mismeaured. It still turned out! I love this!
2549801
The Spiral Vegetable Slicer Spiralizer is a compact, handheld kitchen tool, useful for thinly slicing firmer vegetables and/or fruits; flat spiral wedges on one end and long, thin, julienne strips on the other. This handheld vegetable slicer is a 2 piece set, a compact little accessory about 4 " tall, with an unattached round cover under 3" in diameter; and lightweight weighing only 4  ounces. It feels very comfortable in the hand with a round cylinder shape, open on both ends for the two slicing capacities.

The unattached cover has 19 prongs within, to puncture and grip smaller pieces of vegetables or fruit, thereby keeping fingers safely away from the sharp slicing steel blades.

This Spiral Vegetable Slicer works in the same manner of a pencil sharpener, the whole vegetable pushes into the end and the slices slide out through the blades on the side. The handheld slicer works well for a multitude of different squashes, zucchini, Mexican squash, yellow crooked squash, and yams are just a few that I have tried. I have also had success with carrots, cucumber, English cucumber (terrific), apples, pears, and hard tomatoes. The only thing that I had difficulty with was the bell peppers.

Cleaning the slicer is easy; I just swish it around in hot water, although it may need a soft bristle brush to remove some tiny remnants of carrots from the blades. It can go into the dishwasher, but for me, it is simpler to hand wash.

The vegetable slicer from Living Tree Essentials is efficient, fast and easy, no need for a chopping block, and useful for stir-fry, salads and garnishes. Simple dishes become more appetizing, and fun to eat, with the finishing touch in the same manner of a professional chef's presentation.

Disclosure: The vegetable slicer was sent Free of charge for an evaluation, the results and opinions are my own.
1894444
Living in the country, I buy in bulk at local warehouse stores; and just this year am reaping the benefits from my first garden! I needed a way to package the bulk items into smaller units and wanted to freeze single servings of vegetables from the garden, so the quality of these items would last longer. Having read many favorable reviews on this FoodSaver, I made the choice to purchase this particular brand and model. The ease of use and compact design are ideal for any kitchen! I have not tried the hose attachment or its use with the special canisters, but I am very pleased with the peformance of this unit so far. I regret the waste generated having to allow for 3 additional inches between the final seal and the top of the bag, especially with the price of a roll of bag material, but certainly understand why it can't be avoided. In all, a great little machine and I look forward to conquering the backlog of food storage packaging that needs to be done in my pantry!
1121804
The Food Saver is easy to use and has made a difference in the quality of our frozen meatballs. There's a bit more up front work, the instructions state food should be frozen before placing in the bags.  But the outcome was good. The directions are easy to follow. Overall a great product.
4364095
I bought my first FoodSaver for sous-vide cooking, but it quickly became one of my most used appliances for other uses as well.  Although I slightly prefer my V3240 to this model, I would still would have been thrilled if I owned only this one.  This one looks more attractive in the kitchen with its stainless-and-black exterior and is easier to store, thanks to its slimmer profile and locking lid.  And I love that it comes with the handheld vacuum accessory to seal resealable FreshSaver bags and canisters.

The FoodSaver system is great for anyone who regularly freezes food.  The vaccum seal sucks all the air out and tucks the plastic around the food to prevent freezer burn.  Food really does last longer in the freezer.  I tend to freeze softer foods first before vacuum-sealing them because otherwise they will get crushed by the process.  Unlike the V3240, the FM2435 version does not have a gentle setting, just the regular one.  Supposedly, the slower gentle setting is better for delicate foods like fish but both suck all the air out of the bag.  Both have a seal-only function (no vacuum), but this one does not have a cancel button, something I've had to use a few times.

For perishables such as cheese and deli meats, the handheld accessory and the FreshSaver zipper bags is great.  I had been storing a block of cheddar in a gallon FoodSaver bag, then cutting and resealing after each use until I had no more bag to seal.  The FreshSaver bags allow me to open and reseal the same bag without cutting it.  The zipper-locked bags may not be quite as tight a seal, but they work well enough to keep mold from the cheese.

This FoodSaver is oriented horizontally while the other is vertical.  This FoodSaver is smaller than the V3240, even if you were to orient them identically.  This one looks much more elegant and blends better with my kitchen, although it doesn't have the suction cup feet on the bottom to keep it in place.  The V32340, however, has a smaller footprint because of its vertical orientation, and it takes up less counter space for those who want to leave it out.

No matter which FoodSaver you choose, this one or a different model, you'll likely be like me and wonder how you did without one for so many years.

-- Debbie Lee Wesselmann
2086992
I love this sturdy cutting board with a removable bin that can be used to collect food or scraps. It has a convenient collapsible bin that may be removed after use for easy storage. The tray slides easily into place and seals between board and bin to ensure liquid does not fall on the floor. The bin has a 4-cup capacity and the board features an L shaped edge design that fits over a sink and counter. It has non skid feet, and measures 11 by 15-inch. I use this for cutting vegetables, fruits, and chicken: It convenient and easy to use.

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4191675
I bought this so I could make Labne, a Lebanese yogurt cheese made from straining the yogurt for a couple of hours.

The drawstrings allow me to hang the bag which is very convenient. The size of the bag is decent, allowing me to put in roughly two full standard-size containers of yogurt.

For use and cleaning, they recommend we soak the bag in boiling water before and rinse with hot water after, which works just for me.

Overall, is a great convenience and time saver and does what it is supposed to.
2215793
I was using ZipLock bags with the hand pump, which was ok until I found out about this thing. It gets the job done in a fraction of the time, and it's easier to find that "sweet spot" where you know you're getting suction. I can't begin to express how great being able to vacuum seal and reseal perishables out in the middle of nowhere is. Food stays fresh longer and the bugs don't even know it's there. Everything stays dry when the cooler ice melts. Cooler stays clean. On extended trips, any cheap cigarette lighter power inverter will keep you charged up for as long as you're out there.

I was already sold on the idea of being able to have this out at the campsite, but the fact that it's compatible with other Food Saver containers just made it too good to pass up. That, and the price.