On Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:56:46 GMT, "Michael \"Dog3\""
> wrote:

>Goomba38 > dropped this news:
: in rec.food.cooking
>
>> Well, no clue about the "HandyVac" but my Tilia Foodsaver does it very
>> well. I reseal many items in the original package again and again, just
>> cutting it open (and smaller) with each use. Brown sugar, cereals,
>> chips...they all remain very fresh. I love not having to deal with
>> hardening brown sugar!!
>
>I have a foodsaver too but usually use it for big things. This Handi Vac is
>a small battery operated hand tool which is awesome.
>
>http://www.alcoa.com/reynoldskitchen...ac/en/home.asp

I have a foodsaver also but don't have the counter space to leave it
out all the time. I love the handi-vac for small jobs
>
>I haven't used it a lot yet. I've sealed some cheese and some deli meats
>as well as the sugar. I've never had to bother with brown sugar before. I
>sealed it with the handi vac in it's original package. I'm glad to hear
>the brown sugar stays soft.
>
>Michael

I think you'll be pleased.

koko
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