Just bought a Tilia Foodsaver Pro III. From reading the directions and watching the video, it seems the single most economical and flexible way to use it is with the Mason jar attachment. First, those mason jars have to be... (1 reply, last updated by Caviar December 21, 2004)

My husband wants a Foodsaver for Christmas. We fish nearly every weekend and hunt in October. I’d appreciate suggestions as to which model I should get him (800/120/??) and any complaints and/or praise you might have for... (2 replies, last updated by Eya December 6, 2003)

Has anyone had a chance to use this? http://www.foodsaver.com/freshsaver/ I am wary. I really liked the Reynolds Handi-Vac system at first. Reynolds has discontinued it, stating "Handi-Vac is one of those great products that was... (6 replies, last updated by akahon November 23, 2009)

I just got a FoodSaver (model 2460) and noticed that one can purchase a FoodSaver marinating dish as an accessory. Does this work better than vacuum sealing food in a bag with the marinade? I would think that using a bag or a bag... (4 replies, last updated by Gerall August 3, 2009)

Just picked up a Foodsaver V2460 and am wondering if there are advantages to using rolls over bags. The roll will obviously give me more choice so far as the size needed. Have those of you who own Foodsavers noticed a difference... (14 replies, last updated by kayakado August 3, 2009)

My trusty Foodsaver model 1050 has finally given croaked and I’m shopping for it’s replacement. I’m interested in the V3840. Does anyone have experience with this model? Along with food, I used my old model for... (3 replies, last updated by gimmeflavor August 8, 2008)

We’ve been having a great time with our new holiday purchases of an extra freezer that we keep in the garage and a foodsaver. The freezer has now become filled with vacuum packed chili, chicken curry, stuffed cabbage,... (14 replies, last updated by jzerocsk July 22, 2008)

I’ve had good experiences buying from these two vendors and thought I’d pass it on. I recently bought off-brand rolls for the Foodsaver and they work great. They are commercial versions that are used by professionals.... (4 replies, last updated by kayakado May 7, 2007)

(Sorry, posted this on “General” before I noticed cookware is now a “home cooking” issue). Just bought a Tilia Foodsaver Pro III. From reading the directions and watching the video, it seems the single most... (2 replies, last updated by sbp December 21, 2004)

Does anyone have any experience with the FoodSaver Vac 420? http://www.foodsaver.com/ProductDetails.aspx?productid=4524 Since I am generally only cooking for me and my wife, I tend to portion things out in sets of two. I... (6 replies, last updated by vanillagorilla October 16, 2007)

I was considering making Foodsaver pouches of mashed sweet potato and mashed white potato using different additions to each pouch so I would have a variety of different flavored potatoes. I also thought of doing this to rice so I... (4 replies, last updated by MikeG August 26, 2005)

've used the foodsaver for four or five years and am quite happy with it. (11 replies, last updated by scca229 April 1, 2007)

I’m on my third FoodSaver, and it’s about to go kaput again. I’ve had this one for about a year and a half. My last one I’ve had for about two years, and my first one I’ve had for about a month.... (9 replies, last updated by ted July 9, 2009)

The newer models of Foodsavers have a seal button that they claim will provide a crush free seal. I can get a V825 for a very good price but it doesn’t have a seal button, only a cancel button. My question – will I be... (1 reply, last updated by foodstorm December 19, 2007)

Wondering if the Foodsaver Vacuum Sealer is worth the investment. I’ve also read some posts about a commerical brand. What would you expect to spend for each? Is it worth purchasing the more expensive one? Excluding the cost... (4 replies, last updated by Jim H. August 2, 2005)