I see from the comments that the obvious solution to cleaning the bags would have been to turn them inside out. Yep, I missed that! The cleaning part was an afterthought and I should have tried that. Thank you for pointing that out!
I posted a few tips in a separate post, and personally I wouldn’t turn them inside out as the seam can get quite delicate and can/will tear. Allowing them to cool them down and the cheese does come out really easily.
The bag holder is particularly good for transferring cereal into gallon sized bags. We also use ours when making Chex Mix at the holidays; it's super easy to dump it from the casserole pan into ziplocs for gifting.
The bag holders are GREAT! I use them for dump and go freezer meals prepared for the Instant Pot. I also have found them extremely useful with Food Saver bags when buying bulk items for freezing.
Actually, I live I florida, hurricane central. Lots of people, myself included, fill gallon freezer bags with water and freeze them when prepping for a storm. They serve as ice packs (I've been without power for days) and as they melt as fresh drinking water. I know you were only joking but it sure would be easier with one of those
I’ve been using toaster bags for years, (unbuttered) so I have a few tips. 1- I find it’s always best to do two rounds on low, especially if you’re using cheddar which doesn’t melt as quickly as mozzarella or Gouda. It stops the bread from burning as much too. 2- It’s easier to remove the cheese when the cheese is cold and you just pick it out. 3- while they last longer when hand-washed, but they do go in the dishwasher. Just open them up and spread the opening across a few tines. I find it handy to weigh it down with a saucepan lid or tongs, especially on the low rack. 3: guess what I use to dry them out after washing. Yes, that very same bag prop! I raise the arms to hold washed bags (including plastic food bags) open upside down to dry!
The bag holder is a great product. I leave one on the stove to put eggshells etc in and the other to help fill zip lock bags. You can use virtually any plastic bag in them, bread bags and so on.
10:48 - You've watched so many infomercials that you've unconsciously absorbed the infomerical salesman. That little montage of all the sues for it was pure Billy Mays!
My mom actually bought one of those bag holders a few years ago. It's been great, especially for separating food into different bags, or for storing food in bags to store in the fridge. Although it's cheap, it really is a great product. Also, the arms fold down to store flat in a drawer and save space.
I am glad you did the test for the Baggie Holder. I had a couple several years ago and used them all the time. They were great. I accidently left them in my fifth wheel when we sold it. I have been wanting another set but couldn't find them or remember the name. So thank you for reviewing this baggie holder so I can purchase some more.
Absolutely. When I tried my 7# bag of ice into 1 gallon baggies, I tried it first in my kitchen sink. When nothing happened, I was amazed. I now pour with confidence.
That total rack is honestly a really good thing to have. I reckon the bag holder doesnt need a suction cup because the weight of whatever you're pouring into the bag rests directly on the base and helps to hold it down.
Based on your review, I bought a 6-pack of the Baggie Holders and gave them as stocking stuffers. After a lot of fun of various family trying to figure out what it was...folks were excited.
I just want to say I agree with James' review of the Bag Holder. After seeing this review, I purchased a 3-pack of similar ones (this had arms that folded flat). My use case is taking 7# bags of ice out of their store bag and putting the ice into two 1 gallon zip-to-close bags to store in my home freezer. Prior to purchase, I would break up the store bag, with a meat tenderizer, open it, reach inside, pull out some ice, and put it into the baggie, repeat until full. Repeat for the second bag. Long & often messy. But, better than storing the much taller store bag with a bag clamp or something else. I now put a gallon bag in the bag holder, break up the store bag the same way as before, cut the top of the store bag off, and literally pour the ice from the store bag into the baggie. When the first one is full, I pop it out of the holder, put the second one in, and fill it up. Two 1 gallon bags is perfect for 7# of ice. Done in about 1 minute, and typically only a few cubes spill out. I couldn't be happier! Thanks James!
Holy crap that total rack is a game changer! I can't wait to get this and try it out as an additional counter space over my sink when cooking Christmas dinner
I have the bag holders for about a year now and love them! Although, I don't use both of them at the same time, but I do use them all the time. They are perfect for dumping in left over chili and other things you don't want to leave in the pot. It's a great little invention!
I'm surprised you are 'just now' reviewing the bag holder! Households have been using them for years, for freezing fruit and leftovers. But it's good for your followers to realize a good product!
"I know this video is getting a bit long..." Oh James, your videos are ALWAYS so succinct, you have NOTHING to worry about, my man! Total Rack looks like something my father-in-law would definitely enjoy! Much love!
Personally, I was thinking that wouldn't most dishwashers have racks that could be used? Depends on the dishwasher, but a lot of them have to have some design on the rack(s) that would enable you to place them in an open fashion that would let water inside it. Though I wonder about the water pressure possibly dislodging it. Maybe clothespins to hold them in place or something?
Use a punch-style can opener to “pull” the bottom of the lid away from the jar. Takes very little effort and you hear that sffffft every time, opens right up.
I ordered the bag holders a couple of years ago. I absolutely love them and use them quite often. I have never felt the need to get ready to snag the bag in case of a fail. You will kick yourself for not picking these up earlier if you do purchase them after this video. I have given them to friends and family who love them as well.
What's admirable about Mr. White is that he isn't prejudiced towards where the product came from, the past follies of the manufacturer or even initial impressions. An unbiased opinion is guaranteed and he is very fair.
The toaster bags are a life saver for celiacs. I can toast at work without cross contamination. The second gadget helps me to cook a bunch of meal portions at once and pop them into bags easily (but I use reusable bags, not ziploc and it works awesome). I will now buy the third. You save me hours of research. When you don’t have a lot of money, you have yo spend wisely. So thank you for helping me out. You are deeply appreciated.
This dude has saved me alot of thought in shopping for christmas gifts this year with these reviews, when all else fails when looking for affordable unique gifts AS SEEN ON TV products are the way to go!! 😂😂😂 I can't be the only one..
For the buttered bread in the toaster bags use tongs, that may make it easier. Also, you can turn the toaster on it's side and the cheese will stay in the sandwich better and keep it even throughout.
I'm a little late on this but i wanna send a huge congrats on half a million subs! Been following your channel for a while now and I knew it would be huge one day. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing you get that gold play button!
See the total rack review sounded like an advertisement wanting me to buy it... which is what i would want from an honest ad. And please do long vids, its very soothing and interesting to see.
I've been eyeballing the baggie holder for a while now... after this review I might just get it. I running to the issue of getting raw chicken juices all over the exterior of bags when I break down family pack of chicken parts into individual servings for freezing.
Hey! Your observation was a response we got from many other customers, so we actually have an updated version of this product with a suction cup on the bottom! Thanks for the review, we appreciate the content!
I know they're for plating... but I was thinking more of these for putting the grilled cheese into the bag. www.amazon.com/dp/B07NPV22Y2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_tTjZFbGAW8CE8
The bag holder thingy really does work well, just don't full-force dump your food in there. Good for all size storage bags and I've given them as gifts! Especially handy when putting liquids in freezer storage bags.
The bag holder is used for reusable silicone bags to hold them open to dry or to fill up as you did. The rack, Amazon has them way cheaper but not expandable and they’re great for RVs where space is gold, all kinds of uses and roll it up, put away.
Those toaster bags can be used for things like fish stick, chicken nuggets and hash browns, if their frozen then use low heat and toast twice, also good for reheating a crisping fries
Purchased 4 bag holders following the view of your video and I just love them!! Thanks! Would never have buy it otherwise! It's like having a third hand now!
I have one of those non-expandable kitchen racks. With just a one basin sink, it works great as a drying rack so as to cover half the sink with drying dishes while leaving the other half open to wash them in. Also saves counter space since the rack covers half the sink instead of half the counter.
I just put a baggie inside a Mason jar, fold the opening of the bag back over the rim. Holds it just fine while I'm filling it and I don't have to pay $11 because jars of different sizes are everywhere
buttered cheese sandwich: put the sandwich on a spatula to insert it into the bag. And to put it into the dishwasher, just place it over a glass. Top rack. I've been cooking forever. These jobs are not difficult. But I am also disabled with MS, hands tend to shake and my legs wobble to stand. This bag thing is great. I am satisfied with a decent find, at last.
The rabbit ear bag holders do work pretty well. However I could see my self giving up on the toaster bags , it's just easier to clean a griddle pan or a skillet than get into the bag and get the gooey stuff out. But first before I totally just tossed them away or stored them in a drawer someplace., I'd probably try to use them as furniture sliders or maybe some type of non stick drawer glides they look fairly slippery..
When I was a kid in the 50/60s, our grilled cheese sandwiches were open faced sandwiches. One side was buttered, cheese slice, slice of tomato, cooked bacon put between the cheese and tomato. Placed on a cooling rack placed on cookie sheet. Haven’t had sandwiches that way in years. That green bag holder is great for filling freezer bags with soups and sauces
I know what you mean about having to clean something one way or the other, as you mentioned with the bags v. the griddle. This type of dilemma is the reason why I don't use spoon rests. Sure, you can dunk the spoonrest under water and throw it in the dishwasher to clean it, but, you gotta clean the stove or counters off anyway after cooking, and so a quick little dab with my dishes brush on the mess from the spoonrest, and everting comes off easy peasy. It's the minimalist, easy route. That's why I like shows like yours, because you help us to figure out what works and what doesn't work, what the best choices are, so we can live our best lives. Thank you.
I don't have those specific toaster bags, but I do have some that are similar and they have worked WONDERS on making sandwiches. Especially since my tabletop oven broke.
Or even inside out to put it in, just reach in, grab the sandwich with the bag and invert the bag over the sandwich. Personally I would just wrap it with parchment paper and fold to seal.
I don't know if that is real butter, it looks like butter spread. Butter would likely be in pats. You put sandwich in, then slide in some slim bits of butter on each side.
@@xmikeox If it's a flexible bag, it can be pulled inside out just as a sock can be pulled inside out. It is the bag we're talking about not the grilled cheese sandwich. Back as University students, we prided ourselves in being able to turn styrofoam coffee cups inside out. Those bags are more than flexible enough to be turned inside out.
I love the bag holders. I use them when I need to divide foods for storage. I make individual portions of food for convenience. Best little invention !!
I really love toaster bags, they are a really easy way to make a toasted sandwich. Although it does take a little trial and error before you get the right heat setting on the toaster.
My hubby makes huge batches of soup every autumn/winter but it usually falls on me to pour the cooled soup into quart and gallon zip lock bags and it gets danged messy! Tried using binder clips to clip the bags inside a plastic cereal container but that only worked for the gallon bags. These bag holders could be a huge help at soup making time. 🙂 Thanks for the review!
When I saw the Total Rack sliding mechanism this is the same thought I had - "Great concept... poor execution. After a good dishwashing, the excess rinse water never comes out of the tubes. This can’t be sanitary" The tubes slide into one another so if the smaller tubes have grease or get wet inside the larger tube it's never going to come out again.
I got one of the baggie holders for a gift years ago, and use it a lot for drying baggies that I wash and reuse. Just wash them, and hang them upside down on the holder, over a dishtowel.
The bag holders are something I resisted getting for nigh on a decade because I typically just grabbed a mixing bowl of appropriate size and used it to hold up the kitchen storage bags. Then we had to move to a less than ideal kitchen after having our first kid, so I relented. I have to say, they are definitely legitimately helpful, especially to someone Iike me who has nerve damage in their arms and hands. Thumbs up, would recommend. The bags from the first segment of the video just make me miss MicroCrisp toasting paper, to be perfectly honest.
Fabulous video!!! I laughed at the toaster bags until I used them. They are wonderful! Kinda pricey right but totally worth it, imho! That bag holder.....I NEED that in my life along with that amazing multi-use, multipurpose rack. That is so cool! I’d use all 3 of these products and especially enjoyed this video. Very helpful and practical, as always! Thank you for all your hard work and another fantastic, informative and useful review!!! Happy Holidays!!
I have the. Ag holders and they are perfect for storing leftovers into a bag or preparing/freezing instant pot meals. Just dump and go. I highly recommend them. I will try the rack.
Thanks for the reviews. The toaster bags remind me of when I used to wrap bread and cheese in tin foil and use the clothes iron on it to toast it. We weren't allowed any cooking appliances, except a hot pot, in the college dorm when I was a kid. Can you do a review of Emeril Lagasse's pasta maker? It looks good but I wonder how well it works. Also, Ronco used to make one that looks very similar.
Just put the bottom of a bag in a large measuring cup or plastic container and fold the top over the edge. It not only holds it open, but it's a lot more sturdy than that plastic contraption.
The toaster bags are silicone coated. If they were wax paper they would melt. I love them. I find they work for toaster pancakes ....they warm them but keep them soft. Also, I reheat chicken fingers in them....makes for quick and crunchy chicken. (I LOATHE and no longer own a microwave). If you brush melted butter on the bread it makes it a smidge easier.
I have the bag holder and I use it a lot. I chop up celery and put it in a galllon bag and then freeze it. I do the same thing with several chopped green peppers. I think it is great and I wouldn't be without one.
I'm glad you reviewed those bags I didn't know they existed. Those would be perfect for my celiac kiddo to take with her when she visits friends houses or we go on vacation
James, thank you so much for showing that rack at the end, I seen that other video and didn't notice that. I just ordered one for my wife and I to both use. Another awesome video my friend.
Why not just turn the toaster bags inside out to wash in the sink or the dishwasher? The Total Rack is something I would be interested in. Thanks for the videos.
I see from the comments that the obvious solution to cleaning the bags would have been to turn them inside out. Yep, I missed that! The cleaning part was an afterthought and I should have tried that. Thank you for pointing that out!
Arent they just too tight to turn them inside out? Also, would they be strong enough on the side parts to not get ripped apart?
I posted a few tips in a separate post, and personally I wouldn’t turn them inside out as the seam can get quite delicate and can/will tear.
Allowing them to cool them down and the cheese does come out really easily.
The bag holder is particularly good for transferring cereal into gallon sized bags. We also use ours when making Chex Mix at the holidays; it's super easy to dump it from the casserole pan into ziplocs for gifting.
@Freakin' Reviews you should try mayonnaise instead of butter on your grilled cheese... Like a pro, or atleast a dinner chef...
The bag holders are GREAT! I use them for dump and go freezer meals prepared for the Instant Pot. I also have found them extremely useful with Food Saver bags when buying bulk items for freezing.
I own the bag holder. As a person with a disability, this is one of my favorite gadgets.
I've been using that bag holder for year's. Absolutely awesome! Saved me more than once when I needed to split up a bulk purchase.
I can finally pour all my water into zip lock bags, this is life changing.
During quarantine I understand your drastic measures
Lol! That was awesome
Rofl😆
Actually, I live I florida, hurricane central. Lots of people, myself included, fill gallon freezer bags with water and freeze them when prepping for a storm. They serve as ice packs (I've been without power for days) and as they melt as fresh drinking water.
I know you were only joking but it sure would be easier with one of those
When I make homemade spaghetti sauce I make huge amounts and freeze it in gallon ziplock bags. That device would be awesome.
I’ve been using toaster bags for years, (unbuttered) so I have a few tips.
1- I find it’s always best to do two rounds on low, especially if you’re using cheddar which doesn’t melt as quickly as mozzarella or Gouda. It stops the bread from burning as much too.
2- It’s easier to remove the cheese when the cheese is cold and you just pick it out.
3- while they last longer when hand-washed, but they do go in the dishwasher. Just open them up and spread the opening across a few tines. I find it handy to weigh it down with a saucepan lid or tongs, especially on the low rack.
3: guess what I use to dry them out after washing. Yes, that very same bag prop! I raise the arms to hold washed bags (including plastic food bags) open upside down to dry!
The bag holder is a great product. I leave one on the stove to put eggshells etc in and the other to help fill zip lock bags. You can use virtually any plastic bag in them, bread bags and so on.
10:48 - You've watched so many infomercials that you've unconsciously absorbed the infomerical salesman. That little montage of all the sues for it was pure Billy Mays!
making more appealing content than netflix has in the past two years
My mom actually bought one of those bag holders a few years ago. It's been great, especially for separating food into different bags, or for storing food in bags to store in the fridge. Although it's cheap, it really is a great product. Also, the arms fold down to store flat in a drawer and save space.
I am glad you did the test for the Baggie Holder. I had a couple several years ago and used them all the time. They were great. I accidently left them in my fifth wheel when we sold it. I have been wanting another set but couldn't find them or remember the name. So thank you for reviewing this baggie holder so I can purchase some more.
Haha you wanted to grab the bag so badly when you poured water into it, your hand was soooo ready to grab it
dude, just imagine cleaning a gallon of water spill in your kitchen, absolute nightmare.
Even with the almonds
Hell, I was ready to grab it too!!
Absolutely. When I tried my 7# bag of ice into 1 gallon baggies, I tried it first in my kitchen sink. When nothing happened, I was amazed. I now pour with confidence.
That total rack is honestly a really good thing to have. I reckon the bag holder doesnt need a suction cup because the weight of whatever you're pouring into the bag rests directly on the base and helps to hold it down.
Based on your review, I bought a 6-pack of the Baggie Holders and gave them as stocking stuffers. After a lot of fun of various family trying to figure out what it was...folks were excited.
Well, there you have it: The company making toaster bag needs to launch their official toaster bag holder 😂.
I just want to say I agree with James' review of the Bag Holder. After seeing this review, I purchased a 3-pack of similar ones (this had arms that folded flat).
My use case is taking 7# bags of ice out of their store bag and putting the ice into two 1 gallon zip-to-close bags to store in my home freezer. Prior to purchase, I would break up the store bag, with a meat tenderizer, open it, reach inside, pull out some ice, and put it into the baggie, repeat until full. Repeat for the second bag. Long & often messy.
But, better than storing the much taller store bag with a bag clamp or something else.
I now put a gallon bag in the bag holder, break up the store bag the same way as before, cut the top of the store bag off, and literally pour the ice from the store bag into the baggie. When the first one is full, I pop it out of the holder, put the second one in, and fill it up. Two 1 gallon bags is perfect for 7# of ice.
Done in about 1 minute, and typically only a few cubes spill out.
I couldn't be happier! Thanks James!
Holy crap that total rack is a game changer! I can't wait to get this and try it out as an additional counter space over my sink when cooking Christmas dinner
Love the bag holder. I’ve been using it for years.
I have the bag holders for about a year now and love them! Although, I don't use both of them at the same time, but I do use them all the time. They are perfect for dumping in left over chili and other things you don't want to leave in the pot. It's a great little invention!
Ohhh I need the Total Rack. My kitchen storage is tiny, so I’ve been doing without... but wishing I had a rack! Thanks for including it!
There's a group of 6 sisters that use the stand for freezer meals and they load those bags. From what I see it works great.
They do work GREAT for dump and go instant pot meals. I also use them to hold food saver bags when buying food in bulk and freezing.
You sold me on that Total Rack. I have a small space and that thing looks like a dream
I'm surprised you are 'just now' reviewing the bag holder! Households have been using them for years, for freezing fruit and leftovers. But it's good for your followers to realize a good product!
"I know this video is getting a bit long..." Oh James, your videos are ALWAYS so succinct, you have NOTHING to worry about, my man! Total Rack looks like something my father-in-law would definitely enjoy! Much love!
i wont complain if these videos are on the longer side i enjoy the longer review videos and love how indepth you get for even a simple product
I've had the bag holder for years and love it. Seems flimsy but holds up to a lot of use.
A lot of RV owners and #Vanlife types like the Total Rack type devices. It fits well in the cramped spaces of their vehicles.
Don’t rush we love long videos!! Keep em coming! Always a great video 😀
Why not use your bag holder to hold the bags open upside down in the dishwasher :)
lol
Personally, I was thinking that wouldn't most dishwashers have racks that could be used? Depends on the dishwasher, but a lot of them have to have some design on the rack(s) that would enable you to place them in an open fashion that would let water inside it. Though I wonder about the water pressure possibly dislodging it. Maybe clothespins to hold them in place or something?
Because the bag holder isn't dishwasher safe. Cheap plastic will melt
@@grimflipz Considering it's rated for what was it, 400F? It should be fine, no?
Just hang them over the silverware.
Two things I hate about living alone..... opening jars, and putting stuff into plastic bags.
I am total agreement! On tough jars sometimes I tap the sides of the lids very gently on counter. It does work sometimes! 🙄
Wrap the lid with a thick rubberband. Much easier to open
i hope youll find someone youre ok to life with otherwise that can help you with both.
Hit the side of the lid with a knife, I'm the weakest adult person ever and I still open every jar.
Use a punch-style can opener to “pull” the bottom of the lid away from the jar. Takes very little effort and you hear that sffffft every time, opens right up.
I ordered the bag holders a couple of years ago. I absolutely love them and use them quite often. I have never felt the need to get ready to snag the bag in case of a fail. You will kick yourself for not picking these up earlier if you do purchase them after this video. I have given them to friends and family who love them as well.
What's admirable about Mr. White is that he isn't prejudiced towards where the product came from, the past follies of the manufacturer or even initial impressions. An unbiased opinion is guaranteed and he is very fair.
The toaster bags are a life saver for celiacs. I can toast at work without cross contamination. The second gadget helps me to cook a bunch of meal portions at once and pop them into bags easily (but I use reusable bags, not ziploc and it works awesome). I will now buy the third. You save me hours of research. When you don’t have a lot of money, you have yo spend wisely. So thank you for helping me out. You are deeply appreciated.
This dude has saved me alot of thought in shopping for christmas gifts this year with these reviews, when all else fails when looking for affordable unique gifts AS SEEN ON TV products are the way to go!! 😂😂😂 I can't be the only one..
I would try buttering the bread once it's in the bag :P
Or brush with some melted butter.
I had that same thought.
I was thinking that as well.
Naw
Butter the inside of the bag.
For the buttered bread in the toaster bags use tongs, that may make it easier. Also, you can turn the toaster on it's side and the cheese will stay in the sandwich better and keep it even throughout.
I love my bag holder. I've had it for at least 3 years and it still works great. Thanks for your reviews.
I own 2 of the bag holders one without a suction cup and one with. I've used them for 3 years now (the same ones) and works great
Now i want that Total Rack! And the helping hand thing!!
I've have those bag holders and I love them! Great kitchen gadget!
Do you have a FoodSaver or other brand vacuum sealer too? I was wondering if it would hold those bags for filling before vac sealing.
I'm a little late on this but i wanna send a huge congrats on half a million subs! Been following your channel for a while now and I knew it would be huge one day. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing you get that gold play button!
See the total rack review sounded like an advertisement wanting me to buy it... which is what i would want from an honest ad. And please do long vids, its very soothing and interesting to see.
@Disney Plus • I don't agree. My free time is limited so it's easier for me to fit in the shorter videos.
I've been eyeballing the baggie holder for a while now... after this review I might just get it. I running to the issue of getting raw chicken juices all over the exterior of bags when I break down family pack of chicken parts into individual servings for freezing.
I've had that bag holder for YEARS and use it all the time! It's especially good for transferring cereal.
Hey! Your observation was a response we got from many other customers, so we actually have an updated version of this product with a suction cup on the bottom! Thanks for the review, we appreciate the content!
You could've used tongs for the buttered grilled cheese sandwich.
True but that's even more washing
You'd still have to wash your hands if not tongs
I know they're for plating... but I was thinking more of these for putting the grilled cheese into the bag.
www.amazon.com/dp/B07NPV22Y2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_tTjZFbGAW8CE8
But how.... he doesn't live in 1800s san Francisco
The bag holder thingy really does work well, just don't full-force dump your food in there. Good for all size storage bags and I've given them as gifts! Especially handy when putting liquids in freezer storage bags.
The bag holder is used for reusable silicone bags to hold them open to dry or to fill up as you did. The rack, Amazon has them way cheaper but not expandable and they’re great for RVs where space is gold, all kinds of uses and roll it up, put away.
Those toaster bags can be used for things like fish stick, chicken nuggets and hash browns, if their frozen then use low heat and toast twice, also good for reheating a crisping fries
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. If I was going to wash out the toaster bags, I’d turn them inside out first. I do this with gently used ziplocks, to re-use them.
Stick buttered bread in bag and put on griddle...wash the griddle and a bag afterwards. Seems like a regular grilled cheese with extra steps
Long videos are great, don’t hold back!
Purchased 4 bag holders following the view of your video and I just love them!! Thanks! Would never have buy it otherwise! It's like having a third hand now!
I have the bag holders a while back in a 4 pack from Amazon. I LOVE them!!! I gave one to my aunt--my sister used it and she loves it too!!
I have one of those non-expandable kitchen racks. With just a one basin sink, it works great as a drying rack so as to cover half the sink with drying dishes while leaving the other half open to wash them in. Also saves counter space since the rack covers half the sink instead of half the counter.
There is a Betty Crocker expandable wire rack. It's three racks built into each other for the same price. It goes from 14 to 35 inches.
The bag holder one I could actually see myself using. I'm such a klutz when it comes to transfering food items into ziplocs lmao
I have a better thought, why not just buy a container!?
---First thought was ‘spaghetti sauce’!! Love the total rack too.....thanks!
I've had that bag holder for YEARS and love it to bits!
I was thinking of using it to hold the bags I make with my vacuum FoodSaver. Those are a pain to hold open and fill before vacuum sealing them.
I just put a baggie inside a Mason jar, fold the opening of the bag back over the rim. Holds it just fine while I'm filling it and I don't have to pay $11 because jars of different sizes are everywhere
buttered cheese sandwich: put the sandwich on a spatula to insert it into the bag. And to put it into the dishwasher, just place it over a glass. Top rack. I've been cooking forever. These jobs are not difficult. But I am also disabled with MS, hands tend to shake and my legs wobble to stand. This bag thing is great. I am satisfied with a decent find, at last.
The rabbit ear bag holders do work pretty well. However I could see my self giving up on the toaster bags , it's just easier to clean a griddle pan or a skillet than get into the bag and get the gooey stuff out. But first before I totally just tossed them away or stored them in a drawer someplace., I'd probably try to use them as furniture sliders or maybe some type of non stick drawer glides they look fairly slippery..
When I was a kid in the 50/60s, our grilled cheese sandwiches were open faced sandwiches. One side was buttered, cheese slice, slice of tomato, cooked bacon put between the cheese and tomato. Placed on a cooling rack placed on cookie sheet. Haven’t had sandwiches that way in years. That green bag holder is great for filling freezer bags with soups and sauces
Wow! The total rack can do so much! It can even drive me around town!
I know what you mean about having to clean something one way or the other, as you mentioned with the bags v. the griddle. This type of dilemma is the reason why I don't use spoon rests. Sure, you can dunk the spoonrest under water and throw it in the dishwasher to clean it, but, you gotta clean the stove or counters off anyway after cooking, and so a quick little dab with my dishes brush on the mess from the spoonrest, and everting comes off easy peasy. It's the minimalist, easy route. That's why I like shows like yours, because you help us to figure out what works and what doesn't work, what the best choices are, so we can live our best lives. Thank you.
Man, the Total Rack would be a life changer in my home.
I don't have those specific toaster bags, but I do have some that are similar and they have worked WONDERS on making sandwiches. Especially since my tabletop oven broke.
The bag holder and rack are perfect for me. I didn't know these existed. Thanks!
The bag holder is so versatile ....I've had one for a number of years.
That's a lot of butter for a grilled cheese, no wonder you had butter all over,
I wonder if you could have pulled the bag inside out to wash it?
Or even inside out to put it in, just reach in, grab the sandwich with the bag and invert the bag over the sandwich. Personally I would just wrap it with parchment paper and fold to seal.
I don't know if that is real butter, it looks like butter spread. Butter would likely be in pats. You put sandwich in, then slide in some slim bits of butter on each side.
@@xmikeox If it's a flexible bag, it can be pulled inside out just as a sock can be pulled inside out. It is the bag we're talking about not the grilled cheese sandwich. Back as University students, we prided ourselves in being able to turn styrofoam coffee cups inside out. Those bags are more than flexible enough to be turned inside out.
I love the bag holders! I make a crock pot of soup and divide into quart bags and freeze the bags flat in the freezer.
I have the total rack. I bought mine in the Philippines for $2.
That's a great price.
I see them in all the discounters here for less than 5 euro.
@@constancestrawn1303 i wonder what brand, what are they called?
@@onetom2222 "expandable rack". I think they're under the Beldray brand.
@@constancestrawn1303 I unfortunately couldn't find any. Thank you still
Thank you so much 💓. I bought the rack. I've been looking for one. I'm planning on buying the bag holder soon. I know people who love them.
I think I'm gonna buy the total rack... Thanks James for yet ANOTHER great video! CIAO!
You could use a hotel iron with those toaster bags to make grilled cheese.
I love the bag holders. I use them when I need to divide foods for storage. I make individual portions of food for convenience. Best little invention !!
Four new products I enjoyed and didn't have to buy!!! Thank you!!!
I really love toaster bags, they are a really easy way to make a toasted sandwich. Although it does take a little trial and error before you get the right heat setting on the toaster.
My hubby makes huge batches of soup every autumn/winter but it usually falls on me to pour the cooled soup into quart and gallon zip lock bags and it gets danged messy! Tried using binder clips to clip the bags inside a plastic cereal container but that only worked for the gallon bags. These bag holders could be a huge help at soup making time. 🙂 Thanks for the review!
Maybe the grill bags could be turned inside out for easier cleaning.
I'd be scared of accidentally tearing them. That's just my clumsy ass though
You really must be the only TH-camr who reads instructions. Great review! 👍👍👍
When I saw the Total Rack sliding mechanism this is the same thought I had - "Great concept... poor execution. After a good dishwashing, the excess rinse water never comes out of the tubes. This can’t be sanitary" The tubes slide into one another so if the smaller tubes have grease or get wet inside the larger tube it's never going to come out again.
I got one of the baggie holders for a gift years ago, and use it a lot for drying baggies that I wash and reuse. Just wash them, and hang them upside down on the holder, over a dishtowel.
We have just discovered your channel and we love your reviews! I will be coming here before I buy anything in the future!
The bag holders are something I resisted getting for nigh on a decade because I typically just grabbed a mixing bowl of appropriate size and used it to hold up the kitchen storage bags. Then we had to move to a less than ideal kitchen after having our first kid, so I relented. I have to say, they are definitely legitimately helpful, especially to someone Iike me who has nerve damage in their arms and hands. Thumbs up, would recommend.
The bags from the first segment of the video just make me miss MicroCrisp toasting paper, to be perfectly honest.
Fabulous video!!! I laughed at the toaster bags until I used them. They are wonderful! Kinda pricey right but totally worth it, imho! That bag holder.....I NEED that in my life along with that amazing multi-use, multipurpose rack. That is so cool! I’d use all 3 of these products and especially enjoyed this video. Very helpful and practical, as always! Thank you for all your hard work and another fantastic, informative and useful review!!! Happy Holidays!!
I have the. Ag holders and they are perfect for storing leftovers into a bag or preparing/freezing instant pot meals. Just dump and go. I highly recommend them. I will try the rack.
Thanks for the reviews. The toaster bags remind me of when I used to wrap bread and cheese in tin foil and use the clothes iron on it to toast it. We weren't allowed any cooking appliances, except a hot pot, in the college dorm when I was a kid. Can you do a review of Emeril Lagasse's pasta maker? It looks good but I wonder how well it works. Also, Ronco used to make one that looks very similar.
The total rack looks amazing
Those toaster bags are in fact great!
You explain things really well, and I enjoy your shows.
Just put the bottom of a bag in a large measuring cup or plastic container and fold the top over the edge. It not only holds it open, but it's a lot more sturdy than that plastic contraption.
I prep freezer meals, the bag holders are awesome!!
My grandma loves kitchens gadgets and the bag holder is one of the only ones that ever worked. I got a set for myself.
I love my bag holders! They are fabulous!
I have been using the Zip Bag holder for many years in canning vegetables and I don't want to do without it
The toaster bags are silicone coated. If they were wax paper they would melt. I love them. I find they work for toaster pancakes ....they warm them but keep them soft. Also, I reheat chicken fingers in them....makes for quick and crunchy chicken. (I LOATHE and no longer own a microwave).
If you brush melted butter on the bread it makes it a smidge easier.
I have the bag holder and I use it a lot. I chop up celery and put it in a galllon bag and then freeze it. I do the same thing with several chopped green peppers. I think it is great and I wouldn't be without one.
Pours a quart of water into a gallon bag... not enough water. Lol 😆
Love the video man
I'm glad you reviewed those bags I didn't know they existed. Those would be perfect for my celiac kiddo to take with her when she visits friends houses or we go on vacation
James, thank you so much for showing that rack at the end, I seen that other video and didn't notice that. I just ordered one for my wife and I to both use. Another awesome video my friend.
That Total Rack looks fantastic and I want one
I LOVE TOASTER BAGS!! Frozen foods are great but I always defrost to avoid toasting for 2-3 cycles. WORTH IT!
Why not just turn the toaster bags inside out to wash in the sink or the dishwasher? The Total Rack is something I would be interested in. Thanks for the videos.