Pork belly, for most Americans is generally cured and smoked for bacon, that universal breakfast treat so often taken for granted. Because the belly is a relatively inexpensive cut and can be fatty,…

Whether mayonnaise was born in 1756 when the Duke de Richelieu’s chef upon finding he lacked the cream needed for a victory sauce from their recent campaign near Spain invented an egg and oil dressi…

Thank you to all that participated in our first ever Machine Madness Bracket Challenge. Your votes have been heard, and today and tomorrow the VP215 will be 30% off! We enjoyed watching your vote…

We generally consider pulled pork as coming off the barbecue tender, smoky and delicious. That my dear readers are some tasty vittles to be sure. It also requires a serious amount of time outdoors t…

The place was the Victory Club in Piedras Negras, Mexico, the time was during the Second World War, the man was Ignacio Anaya and the dish was Nachos. Ignacio or Nacho as he was called was the maî…

VacMasters! Don’t be put off by sodium citrate; it’s basically a form of salt that works as an emulsifier. In this recipe it lowers the cheese’s acidity, making the proteins in the cheese more solub…

Pinto beans are said to hail from Peru and a bit later found themselves in Latin America. Their beige-coloring with streaks of pinkish-brown make them look almost painted. This visual distinction is…

March is all about madness, join in and help choose our next big sale! We're getting in on the action with some bracket madness of our own. It's up to you to decide which machine you would m…

It’s been well documented that back in the day sailors suffered from scurvy and other malnutrition on their extended voyages. As a matter of fact during the 18th century, it’s reported that scurvy k…

When you purchase a VacMaster machine, you also receive the 1-year limited warranty. Registering your product helps to ensure more efficient warranty service, and can serve as your proof of purchase d…

One of the most frequently asked questions from home and restaurant users is, can I vacuum package cooked foods? The short answer is yes, but there is more to it than that.One of the most common uses…

It is said that the Irish introduced colcannon to England in the 18th century, where it became a favorite of the upper classes. In Ireland colcannon was associated traditionally with Halloween fest…