Cues and coupons Sep 23, 2009
Bargains may be available for meat nearing its expiration date, which still will be good for a meal that night or frozen using a FoodSaver vacuum sealer for later consumption. Bread bargains may be available at bread stores when looking at buying in bulk for a party or getting bread that is close to its expiration date for quick use or to freeze for later. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Tetsuya's big secret revealed Aug 18, 2009
Erskine says they are not yet snapping up the thermostat, vacuum sealer and water circulator needed to cook sous vide. Chefs are still looking at it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Big Island pot grower, 81, given 30 days in prison Aug 1, 2009
Mercado's attorney, Deputy Public Defender Michael Ebesugawa, argued that that Mercado "indicated he was using marijuana for medicinal purposes." He said that the lack of packaging materials found in Mercado's home, such as zipper-lock plastic bags and vacuum sealers, is evidence that Mercado was not selling the drug. In asking for probation without jail time, or that any jail term be suspended or stayed, Ebesugawa noted Mercado's age and limited criminal record. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Sheboygan Falls day care closed after drugs found May 17, 2009
Officers found drugs in both units as well as a scale, vacuum sealer, packaging and $3,400 in cash. The couple has been arrested, but charges have not yet been filed. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Making Wine a Gas: Preserving Vino Mar 3, 2009
And you obviously don't use it in conjunction with a vacuum sealer. Argon's a noble gas (its outer shell of electrons has a "full" complement of eight), and thus inert ("argon" actually means "inactive" in Greek), so it doesn't react with or change the wine, and is tasteless, odorless and non-toxic. (Epicurious.com)
