Sous vide: If you own an immersion circulator, a vacuum sealer is nearly a necessity. While it’s possible to utilize ...

With the myriad household gadgets and appliances available these days, there’s little you can’t do to keep items in your home protected and extend their shelf life. With a vacuum sealer, this is true ...

Vacuum sealing keeps the air out and the food fresh but certain foods don't take well to this practice. David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things edible, ...

Welcome to Step 5 of our Six Simple Steps — this post covers the vacuum-sealing of food especially for long-term storage. I really like vacuum-sealing dehydrated food over other methods for a few ...

When freezing foods for long-term storage, you want to remove as much of the surrounding air as possible. Contact with air is what can lead to freezer burn, which is why vacuum sealing your frozen ...

When it comes to kitchen gadgets, I’m a sucker. My cabinets are busting at the seams with contraptions that I have to admit I’ve never even used. Among the small appliances collecting dust is a vacuum ...

Want to fight climate change, save money, go food shopping less often or all of the above? You can start by wasting less food at home. An estimated 40% of food produced in the US goes to waste, and ...

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There was a time when vacuum sealers were only found in commercial kitchens, where waste severely impacted the company’s bottom line. Today, home cooks can access a wider variety of ingredients than ...

Summer’s fresh fruits and vegetables are available now, and maybe you’re looking for a way to keep those garden-fresh flavors longer. As Consumer Reports explains, a vacuum sealer can extend freshness ...