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 ***UPDATED 4/27/24*** Another Christmas present my husband and I received was a FoodSaver .  We received this from my son and his wife .   We were thinking about getting one and of course, my husband wanted to buy one right before Christmas .  My practice is not to buy anything right before Christmas just in case you get it for Christmas .  Good thing I would not let him get one .  😜   This is the machine we received, FoodSaver V4400 .  I didn't know there were so many different styles and kinds of food savers.   This one is a nice size.   Not too small or big.   It fits on my counter nicely, but when not in use I have it on my buffet.   I don't have a lot of counter space. As you can see it also vacuums containers and bags.  It came with a roll to size your own, a couple small reusable bags, a couple of larger reusable bags, and bags to seal already sized .  I have to admit, I have not tried reusable bags yet .  But I am excited about trying them.   I have had to buy more

Celebrate Spring with one of these sweet spring cupcakes. Enjoy delicious flavors, including carrot cake, strawberry, key lime, and more. All these scrumptious recipes come from Taste of Home.  Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes photo credit Taste of Home TOTAL TIME:  Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling  MAKES 2 Dozen Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size) 3 large eggs, room temperature 1/2 cup 2% milk 1/3 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest 3 tablespoons lemon juice FROSTING: 4 cups confectioners' sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup crushed fresh strawberries Additional fresh strawberries Directions Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; beat on low for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fill prepared cups half full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. For frosting, i