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…

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…

As spring creeps closer, more and more people are going outside and busting out the grill. I am a bit of a grilling enthusiast, it isn't rare for me to cook on the grill year round, though there is so…

Bolivian Papas a la Huancaina or Potatoes in a Spicy Peanut Sauce Sous VideThis South American dish is credited to Peru but is also a favorite in neighboring Bolivia. The spicy, creamy sauce can be…

You mean a great deal to us here at VacMaster, and your opinion is one we value. We recently sent out a survey to all of of our email subscribers, to learn more about your VacMaster experience. We wer…

As much as we all love our vacuum sealers, and the magic they work in the kitchen, there are some foods that either should not be vacuum sealed, or require a little extra attention for vacuum sealing.…

Creamed spinach makes for a deliciously simple go to side for any dinner. Ingredients:• 3 tablespoons unsalted "sweet" butter• 20 ounces fresh spinach, tough stems removed • 1 small red onion, p…

My vacuum sealer sees quite a bit of use in my kitchen for keeping my food fresh. I seal meals that I've prepared in advance, I know that I can safely freeze my vacuum sealed food without worrying abo…

On February 25th...today... we celebrate National Chili Day. This is possibly one of the easiest holidays to celebrate. While the weather is still cool a bowl of chili is the perfect way to warm up. A…

The Margarita has many creators, all with credible stories until it comes to actual dates. As I rummaged through the half dozen or so, I decided to offer you what I found to be the earliest creati…