tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post5996674054760276341..comments2024-03-28T07:18:39.370-04:00Comments on Frugal In Florida: A Food Saver, Canning Jars and LettuceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-56272904371582566262017-05-04T14:48:34.044-04:002017-05-04T14:48:34.044-04:00I use a handle held bottle opener with a rounded e...I use a handle held bottle opener with a rounded edge to open my stubborn lids. It makes opening so much easier and you won't stab yourself with a knifeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-8567810733770820042017-04-01T13:17:51.894-04:002017-04-01T13:17:51.894-04:00Got an old foodsaver 750 off of ebay 2 years ago,...Got an old foodsaver 750 off of ebay 2 years ago, from an elderly ladys estate sale, with the cannisters, jar sealers, bottle sealers, presized, and rolls of bags for $29 !!!! Like brand new, stickers still on, all accessories still sealed, except it looked like 2 presized bags were used.. SCORE !!<br />Finally dug it out of the back a cabinet, forgot about it... Using it ALL the time now.. Getting WM Canning Jars now to seal.... Use the cannisters to marinate meats.. It's Awesome... Turned my Slow Cooker into a Sous Vide water bath with a temp controller, so now vacuum sealing meats to cook in it... LOVE THIS THING !!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10721585222226706068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-43119591019059628732016-09-11T11:18:08.068-04:002016-09-11T11:18:08.068-04:00True ... thanks for sharing as well!True ... thanks for sharing as well!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-26430728913082314742016-09-09T21:07:05.991-04:002016-09-09T21:07:05.991-04:00Yes, I was taught to use the handle end of the spo...Yes, I was taught to use the handle end of the spoon because it's usually thicker, and straight. My mom's fancy silverware is too thin and scrolly, doesn't work as well as the everyday set. All you need is about 1/4" of straight-ish spoon or fork handle, slide it up the threads until it's kind of stuck, then twist or lever the lid right off. Less chance of bending the lid than with a beer opener. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-46286648003101581962016-01-10T16:55:36.523-05:002016-01-10T16:55:36.523-05:00Use a beer opener to remove the lid from the jar. ...Use a beer opener to remove the lid from the jar. If you don't try to manhandle it, the lid should come off dent free.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13933931307902459388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-30101220457712671612016-01-10T16:54:29.403-05:002016-01-10T16:54:29.403-05:00Use a beer opener to open the jar.Use a beer opener to open the jar.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13933931307902459388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-85701742897749697712015-11-20T03:14:34.125-05:002015-11-20T03:14:34.125-05:00I have my vacuum sealer for yrs and love them thou...I have my vacuum sealer for yrs and love them though mine is losing it’s power. I have used it for countless things and love it.Maryhttp://vacuumsealeradviser.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-23881764034716937852015-11-16T23:24:06.615-05:002015-11-16T23:24:06.615-05:00My foodsaver manual says to put a spoon between th...My foodsaver manual says to put a spoon between the highest point of the threads on the jar and the lid, then gently twist the spoon to pry it off. I just got mine so I haven't tried it much but so far it seems like a really easy way to open them without bending the lids.Nick Smolinskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07540748354582506086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-34187639669352340732015-08-13T11:58:54.911-04:002015-08-13T11:58:54.911-04:00i put a ripe avocado in a mason jar and sealed and...i put a ripe avocado in a mason jar and sealed and fridged it. I was surprised that it did last 5+ days without browning, slightly softer but still usable. I tried sealing them in bags but they completely mushed up and didn't last much longer. awlasukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199772114610746942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-59307032809015795822015-07-11T02:03:04.273-04:002015-07-11T02:03:04.273-04:00vacuum saver is really good to save the food and i...vacuum saver is really good to save the food and it is good to have one which is required for keeping food fresh and alive.Lila Brennanhttp://vacuumsealerhq.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-84128722195382284692013-08-01T09:34:46.272-04:002013-08-01T09:34:46.272-04:00I may spring for a food saver just for this purpos...I may spring for a food saver just for this purpose. I don't care for bagged salad and if I do buy it, I wash it like crazy; roll it up in a clean terry dish towel to dry and put it in a (free) green bag from the produce department. Buying a full head of lettuce or a three pack of romaine (at Aldi), it still goes bad before I can use it all. The romaine I tear off the root end, rinse thoroughly with running water and stand up to dry in my dish rack; then wrap each one individually in paper towels and place back inside the bag it came in.<br /><br />MY TIP: I once was told by a chef to never take a sharp metal knife to lettuce as the metal reacts and turns the cut edges brown quicker/quickly. Either tear the lettuce by hand or use a plastic knife.Dianne in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06988253355873588953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-42720439672575819122012-08-16T21:55:18.662-04:002012-08-16T21:55:18.662-04:00i know that the bagged versions rinse their lettuc...i know that the bagged versions rinse their lettuce in a lemon and water mix to prevent color loss/discoloration have you tried that yet? if so did it seem to work as good/better/worse?Tarrahttp://www.facebook.com/tarrahansonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-86274546284897932752012-03-24T21:41:05.177-04:002012-03-24T21:41:05.177-04:00I really never thought you could "can" l...I really never thought you could "can" lettuce--this is so cool! Thanks for linking up at Thrifty Thursday!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05668994107666769340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-20190620183852722552012-03-23T08:14:36.510-04:002012-03-23T08:14:36.510-04:00Wow! That's such a great idea. I've been o...Wow! That's such a great idea. I've been on a personal campaign against kitchen waste and this would certainly help.<br /><br />Thanks so much for linking up at Thrifty Thursday! :)Anna @ Feminine Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950485687773516711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-85172329544058596662012-03-21T19:19:50.077-04:002012-03-21T19:19:50.077-04:00Thats a great tip! I'm going to have to check...Thats a great tip! I'm going to have to check it out and see if I have as much success! Found you through WFMWM.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17144238917798165453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-1100979837764628242012-03-21T15:34:10.922-04:002012-03-21T15:34:10.922-04:00great idea, I saw on pinterest where you can even ...great idea, I saw on pinterest where you can even put your carrots, tomatoes and other veggies in with the lettuce so its all ready to go!<br /><br />www.newlifeovernight.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14638603045762273938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-89670209497833398062012-03-21T09:37:26.652-04:002012-03-21T09:37:26.652-04:00Thanks for sharing this. I have a food saver, but ...Thanks for sharing this. I have a food saver, but had no idea I could use my canning jars with it!<br />Oh, and to get those pesky lids off? Pampered Chef makes a nice little tool to help with that. but, if you're cheap (like me) you can use a beer bottle opener. I have the key chain kind hanging from a magnet on my fridge. It takes a little practice, but you can get the lids loosened without damaging them.Keowdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03822164041930362667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-386509725222082242012-03-20T21:59:33.915-04:002012-03-20T21:59:33.915-04:00There are only two of us in this household so I...There are only two of us in this household so I'm delighted with this tip since our fresh green often are wasted. I use the jars for many things, especially grains, chocolate chips, coconut, nuts, etc. but didn't even consider the lettuce. Can't wait to give it a try! Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-58734148730101130712012-03-20T21:10:29.365-04:002012-03-20T21:10:29.365-04:00The original site that I linked to shows a video b...The original site that I linked to shows a video but you really don't see how it's happening. I'm glad I gave it a shot, and it totally works for us!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14387950418682782460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-48129317864808786532012-03-20T17:32:26.037-04:002012-03-20T17:32:26.037-04:00Thanks for sharing this. I had heard that you coul...Thanks for sharing this. I had heard that you could do it but it's so nice to see exactly how to do it.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662666479000025889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-6928884919281973562012-03-20T17:22:00.402-04:002012-03-20T17:22:00.402-04:00Awesome tip, thanks for sharing.Awesome tip, thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389214398846857752.post-14014294204714187962012-03-20T07:55:31.633-04:002012-03-20T07:55:31.633-04:00Thanks for linking to the Frugal Tuesday Tip. http...Thanks for linking to the Frugal Tuesday Tip. http://juliecache.com/2012/03/19/frugal-tuesday-tip-looking-ahead-to-easter/.html nice find! i've always wondered about them.Julia @juliecachehttp://juliecache.com/2012/03/19/frugal-tuesday-tip-looking-ahead-to-easter/.htmlnoreply@blogger.com