Frugal Tip: Lettuce in a Jar
Photo and idea from: salad-in-a-jar.com |
So I find myself eating a lot of lettuce, but hate that it goes brown so quickly.
I wish I could try this tip, but I don't have a vacuum-pack machine.
Oh, but wait! She has links to articles on how to do this WITHOUT a vacuum-pack machine!
One article uses a Ziplock hand pump.
Questions and thoughts from readers:
Daynielle Jessica posted: REALLY frugal tip, use a Ziploc and a straw to suck the air out and seal!
Ziploc Vacuum Starter Kit |
Barb Sullivan posted: The bags are probably special to use the pump?
This video shows how to use the Ziplock pump with a canning jar or even an old spaghetti jar - no special bags needed!
More from our Facebook fan page:
Nicole Salmons posted: Great idea!
Kristal Wilder posted: I have a really old Foodsaver I paid $2.00 for at the vendor's mall. I wonder if the jar attachment would work on it?
Pam Maeker Payne posted: Have you tried using baby spinach instead of lettuce? Much more nutritious tastes better, and lasts much longer.
Shopping Suggestions:
• Ziploc Vacuum Starter Kit
• FoodSaver Jar Sealer
• Embossed Square Mason Jar
• Ball Regular Mouth Jars
NOTE - If any of the above links are not working or the freebies or coupons no longer available, please post a blog comment below and I'll edit it!
Category: d-i-y, DIY, do-it-yourself, feature, frugal tips, make-your-own, recycle, reduce, reuse, saving food, saving money
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