The time that spans the calendar from the end of August until the beginning of November, is referred to as ‘Shoulder’ season here in New England. This means that while we are still enjoying the bou…

Changing oil regularly in chamber vacuum sealers ensures proper lubrication that reduces the amount of heat produced by the pump. Oil changes also get rid of dirt and debris, which makes the pump run…

My name is Matt Jennings. I am a chef and culinary consultant based in Northern Vermont. I live with my pastry chef wife, Kate, our two boys, Sawyer (12) and Coleman (8), our two dogs,…

After all the work you put into taking your game in the field, the last thing you want is the meat going to waste in the freezer. VacMaster's vacuum sealing technology helps store your fish and game m…

Today we are breaking down three of our countertop oil vacuum packaging machines, the VP95, VP215 and VP230. Let's see what each has to offer...Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to giving…

A place of honor in my kitchen rack VacMaster fan and blogger Adam Fields has written a fantastic article exalting the benefits of a chamber vacuum sealer. See how Adam takes advantage of t…

Bibimbap Grilled Cheese Sandwich Sizzle and Sear This gourmet grilled cheese sandwich is sweet, savory, salty, and sour; just like the dish that inspired it; dolsot bibimbap! Bibimbap is a Kore…

One question we often hear at VacMaster is, "How do I know what bags work with which machines?". Well, we've done the math and worked out the answer so many times we decided to created  a he…

As spring turns to summer and the atmosphere turns from pleasant to humid things kind of slow down around Camp Sous. But that doesn’t stop our intrepid campers from trudging forward exploring the b…

This sous vide recipe yields two results... In essence, killing two birds with one garlic recipe! Garlic cloves + Olive oil = Garlic Oil as well as a Garlic Puree. Both perfect additions to punch up…

Sous Vide Shrimp and Grits Recipe Shrimp and Grits Sous Vide Ingredients: 1 recipe Butter Cooked Sous Vide Shrimp, see recipe below 2 recipes Hominy Sous Vide Grits, see recipe…

Despite being rained out last week, the denizens of Camp Sous have bounced back to a bustle of activity in the kitchen putting the Camp Sous Survival kit ( external vacuum sealer, sous v…