Re: [CH] Semi OT - food savers?

Jonathan Smillie (jonathan.smillie@gmail.com)
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:56:59 -0400

JohnT wrote:
> I'm a "power user" and on my 2nd one.  This is what I have now: 
> http://www.foodsaver.com/ProductDetails.aspx?productid=5502  Got mine 
> at Sam's Club, but pretty sure W*M carries too.
>
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: Helen Gillis
> To: chile-heads@globalgarden.com
> Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 12:48 PM
> Subject: [CH] Semi OT - food savers?
>
>
> Hi Everyone -
> We have an over abundance of garden products and just bought a 
> freezer.  Do any of you use food savers & which model would you 
> recommend?
> On Topic - we have some sort of mystery pepper that looks like a hab 
> but the plant looks like a bell.  Will keep you posted as it ripens!
> Thanks - Helen
>
Helen-

I have a FoodSaver 800 and it has been a life-saver when it comes to 
preserving not just peppers or tomatoes but herbs, pesto base, and meats 
as well. It beats double-bagging in freezer bags all hollow.