Raften wrote:
Always thought I could make good use of a Food Saver but never got one. Just how much do bags cost and if you are careful opening can you reuse after washing them?
There is always a downside and you hit on it. The bags and rolls are not cheap. We buy in bulk at Costco. I still feel it is cost effective when you factor in savings achieved by buying meats in bulk and/or freezing garden veggies versus purchasing in the store.
As to re-using bags, I have tried, but have not had too much success. Once you cut it open, you will be left with a much smaller bag to work with. I do my best to right-size the bag when I make it with the roll of bag material and consider it a goner once opened.