Steve Calvin wrote:

> > For a bachelor starter kit?? I have been cooking for more than three decades and
> > never found a special food saver tool necessary. It might be a handy thing to have
> > if you are into gadgets but I would have thought that a basic started kit would put
> > something like that way, way, way down the list of priorities.
> >
> >
>
> There's only two of us and we have one. I wouldn't be without it even if
> I were by myself and I am in no way a gadget person. Package things in
> single portions and freeze. Never any freezer burn. It's also great for
> doing single servings of leftovers and freezing. Yes, I'd recommend it
> even for a bachelor starter kit. Oh wait a minute, I already said that
> didn't I? ;-)
>

Ok You win :-) While I think there are a lot of basic kitchen equipment staples and
condiments that a beginner can have, between you and Nancy you may have me sold on one.
I can see how a couple might be able to save some money on buy groceries by getting stuff
in bulk and storing it in portions without having to my aluminum foil roulette when the
labels come off. As was pointed out, the economy packs offer some good deals, but I it's
rare for me to need a dozen chicken legs when two will do, or the 10 chicken breasts I
bought last week. I wrapped them up when I got home and the first time my wife opened up
the freezer she asked me what was wrapped up in the foil.
But let's put in a little lower on the newbie's list :-)