Thank you to all that participated in our first ever Machine Madness Bracket Challenge. Your votes have been heard, and today and tomorrow the VP215 will be 30% off! We enjoyed watching your vote…

VacMasters! Don’t be put off by sodium citrate; it’s basically a form of salt that works as an emulsifier. In this recipe it lowers the cheese’s acidity, making the proteins in the cheese more solub…

March is all about madness, join in and help choose our next big sale! We're getting in on the action with some bracket madness of our own. It's up to you to decide which machine you would m…

It’s been well documented that back in the day sailors suffered from scurvy and other malnutrition on their extended voyages. As a matter of fact during the 18th century, it’s reported that scurvy k…

As spring creeps closer, more and more people are going outside and busting out the grill. I am a bit of a grilling enthusiast, it isn't rare for me to cook on the grill year round, though there is so…

The Margarita has many creators, all with credible stories until it comes to actual dates. As I rummaged through the half dozen or so, I decided to offer you what I found to be the earliest creati…

Some of our most frequently asked questions come from those in the food industry, seeking to remain in health department compliance. These questions often revolve around a few familiar acronyms to res…

Ustatahamen is the Native American name for cracked maize grains cooked into a thick porridge. The culinary eggheads feel that the word Ustatahamen is the source for today’s term of “hominy,” whic…

February 4th is Create a Vacuum Day. For many this is just another silly social media holiday, but here at VacMaster is was an excuse to have some fun and to look over the past few months. VacMaster v…

Who’s going to win the Super Bowl? Well I personally have no clue, but one thing is for certain: there will be wings. But how exactly did the Buffalo chicken wing become a football staple? Well jum…

It has been said that carrots are one of the rare vegetables which are more nutritious cooked than raw - try telling that gastronomic nugget to my 5 year old! That being said both my girls love ca…

Congratulations to John Eng for winning the VacMaster DUO550 giveaway!January is always the time of year when it seems we are all trying to live a little healthier. For some of us it's due to New Year…