Does anyone have/use a FoodSaver? I’m thinking of getting one to prepare and vacuum hubby’s meals for when he goes out of town (he’s allergic to many things so he can’t just eat out) — I need to prepare 2 weeks’ worth of meals at a time.

1. Is it easy to use?
2. Any limitations I should be aware of before I make the purchase?
3. What do you like/dislike about it?
4. Do you have a model recommendation?

Last time I prepared a weeks’ worth of meals I simply used Ziploc disposable containers, put them in double-layer grocery bags and tied them before putting them in a cooler with ice. He then froze them again when he got to the hotel. I’m thinking it’s not the best way but better than the alternative. If you have any other suggestions I’d appreciate it. (He can’t have wheat, dairy or egg.)

Thanks!

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Edited to say: I guess my main concern with all this is the plastic, which will be in direct contact with the food. We’ve been trying to get rid of plastic in our house and avoid disposable plates, etc. But I can’t really think of another way to store his food.

(This is a copy of the original post at NoodlesandRice.