Everyone needs to have a food sealer machine! It was a little expensive, but I swear it has already paid for itself! I spent all evening the other night air sealing just about ev'thing edible in my apt. It says it will keep food for 5 times longer than if you just put it in a regular zip lock bag or container, but I imagine if I had a deep freezer nothing would go bad in my home! 
a food sealer machine eh....never thought about getting one. i'll look into it! its good hearing from you again!!! xoxox