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Chris De La Rosa
Chris De La Rosa
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CalmDo Vacuum Sealer Giveaway!

As I’m sure you’re here from Instagram, YouTube and Facebook for the CalmDo Vacuum Sealer giveaway, I’ll try my best to explain the rules of the giveaway quickly, so you can be one of two winners we’ll select come August 28th.

Giveaway Rules…

  • Open to everyone globally
  • Entries close Midnight August 28, 2020
  • All you have to do is leave a comment below, saying what vegetable I used in the promo video for this giveaway
  • Should you not mention the vegetable (Bitter Melon aka Carilie) your name will be discarded
  • You WILL be required to enter your name and email address (only way for us to contact the winners)
  • 2 winners will be chosen randomly
  • We will contact the eventual winner starting August 29th. Should you be the winner, you MUST respond within 48 hrs of receiving our email or we will select another person
  • All members of your household can enter their name/comment below
  • CalmDo Vacuum Sealers will be shipped via Canada Post Ground, we cannot provide tracking information (unless you’re based in Canada) and cannot guarantee shipping times due to COVID
  • Do NOT contact us asking who the winners are. They will be announced via Instagram Stories, Facebook and in a subsequent Giveaway video on YouTube.
  • Do NOT Email, Direct Message or Call us to enter – leaving a comment below is the ONLY way to enter.
  • Yes you can enter your name even if you’ve won something from us in the past
  • CaribbeanPot.com is not affiliated with CalmDo. Should you want to own one of their Vacuum Sealer, please go to Amazon (not an affiliate link).

Special thanks to CalmDo for being part of this giveaway.

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  1. Bitter Melon! I really would love to have a sealer. I have been seasoning and storing meats in the freezer. But this would be so much better and fresher. Thanks for sharing.

  2. Bitter Melon.. oh I forgot the contest was over at midnight. Back to minding my own business lol

  3. QUITE CONSISTENT SEALING: Up to 80Kpa powerful pump and best quality heating wire with overheating protection, guaranteed to reach an appropriate vacuum level and airtight seal with one touch. I’m sure those Bitter Melons would be very protected!

  4. COMPATIBILITY: Twist the top knob to clean the vacuum chamber and gaskets easily; comes with a roll of bags and a small bag opener to get started; compact size and sanitary touch buttons make storage no issues. Great for storing Bitter Melons and more!

  5. LOCK&RELEASE AUTOMATICALLY: Simply feed your bag of food into the vacuum chamber, touch the model, CalmDo automatically takes care of the rest to ensure the Bitter Melons stays fresh & flavorful!!

  6. CUSTOMIZED VACUUM MODE: Free to control the vacuum time to fit whatever you seal, provides your food with best preservation based on the type of food especially Bitter Melons!!

  7. CalmDo vacuum sealer KEEPS FOOD FRESH: Ideal food saver for meat, cheese, vegetables, fruits, herbs, marinated food and sous vide cooking; the ability to seal, freeze, and store food for later makes prepping your meals in advance a breeze. #BitterMelon

  8. Bitter Melon aka Carilie Is on my mind! I just started my first garden this year and I would love to vacuum pack my harvest!!!that would be awesome

  9. I didn’t know that Bitter melon is a traditional treatment for eczema, menstrual cramps, colds, constipation, fevers and upset stomachs. Learn something new every day.

  10. I have posted every day a couple times a day since the day after the video was posted. I have Bitter Melon on the brain 😃😂

  11. Type 2 Diabetes: Whole, fried slices, water extracts, and juice of bitter melon may improve blood-sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes.

    This is good information 😃

  12. Bitter Melon/Cerasee is widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its edible fruit, and drink, is among the bitterest of all fruits.

  13. Bitter melon is the mentioned vegetable. I pray for success this time around would love to seal up some summer goodness from the garden 😊

  14. Hi Chris,

    When you were at the Jean Talon Market.. I thought I was going to see some Bitter Melon. That video made my heart smile 😊

  15. In some cases, the fresh leaves and stem from Bitter Melon are crushed and rubbed on the skin to deal with skin problems and insect bites.

  16. Hi Chris,

    Those Bitter Melons have been on my mind since you posted that video 😃 I hope you do a Bitter Melon recipe one day soon.

  17. The vegetable used in the promo video is Bitter melon. Although from Barbados I have never heard of this vegetable, but have since found out that it is also known as Cerasee. The cerasee bush as I know it is used along with other bush to boil “bush tea” a cure for several ailments.

  18. CalmDo has a variety of appliances. They have Juicers, vacuum food sealers, air fryers, and a portable mini fridge. You can store some Bitter Melons or veggies in the food vacuum sealer.

  19. Bitter melon/cerasee is a very useful herb; however, with the speculation of possible liver damage with long and continuous use, I would suggest that the cerasee tea be taken for a nine-day period and then given a break.

  20. Hi Chris,

    Is this true? In Jamaican folklore, it is proposed that cerasee tea be taken by a pregnant woman so that the newborn will be born with a good skin tone and it makes the birthing process easier.

  21. In recent times, bitter melon/cerasee has become extremely commercialised and tea bags can now be found in almost all supermarkets.

  22. Nutritionally, cerasee is rich in vitamins A and C, phosphorus and iron. Therefore, cerasee can be used as a mild detoxer. #BitterMelonForTheWin

  23. Bitter Melon in Jamaica, cerasee is a very popular herb. The leaves and stem are usually boiled or drawn into a tea and taken for a number of ailments including hypertension, diabetes, parasitic worms, abdominal pains, and purging/detoxing the body and blood. 😃

  24. Bitter Melon in Jamaica, cerasee is a very popular herb. The leaves and stem are usually boiled or drawn into a tea and taken for a number of ailments including hypertension, diabetes, parasitic worms, abdominal pains, and purging/detoxing the body and blood.

  25. Bitter Melon Aids digestion. It is an excellent source of dietary fiber. Regular consumption of bitter gourd contributes to relieving constipation and indigestion.

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  27. For those with a taste or tolerance for Bitter Melon flavour, a small melon can be eaten as food, or up to 3 1/3 ounces (100 ml) of a decoction or 2 ounces (60 ml) of fresh juice can be drunk per day.8 Though still bitter, tinctures of bitter melon (1 teaspoon [5 ml] two to three times per day) are also sometimes used.

  28. In the promo video for CalmDo food vacuum sealer you mentioned Bitter Melon. I came here after viewing your video on brussel sprouts. I look forward to exploring your recipes. Thanks

  29. CalmDo Vacuum Sealer Machine Guarantees To Perform An Airtight Seal For Bitter Melons and Much More!!

  30. CalmDo Vacuum Sealer Machine, CalmDo Food Vacuum Air Sealing System with Full Automatic Bag Sealing Technology for Food Saver Storage. #BitterMelon

  31. Bitter Melon is starting to become my new thing to look into. I wish I had a garden so I can plant some.

  32. Bitter Melon has been know to cure numerous infections, cancer, and diabetes were among the most common conditions it has been purported to improve.

  33. Good morning Chris 😃

    I’ve been making smoothies lately and the CalmDo food sealer would Bless my life with the food prep. I really do want to know how Bitter Melons taste like.

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  35. Hi Cris 🙂

    I found a website that sells Bitter Melon seeds!!

    I’m so excited and I just can’t hide it!!! Lol

  36. bitter melon aka carilie brings back great memories my grand mother used to cook this with smoke herring and a tomato choka and on the side coconut bakes!!!!

  37. Bitter Melons are generally taken either by mixing 1–3 ml tincture into water and sipping slowly 10–30 minutes before eating, or by making tea, which is also sipped slowly before eating.

  38. Bitter Melon herbs are thought to stimulate digestive function by increasing saliva production and promoting both stomach acid and digestive enzyme production.

  39. Bitter Melon leaves and fruit have both been used in the Western world to make teas and beer or to season soups.

  40. Hi Chris. 🙂

    Just wondering if you’re going to ship me some Bitter Melons from your garden? Lol Have a good day..

  41. The consumption of Bitter Melon can help your cells utilize glucose and move it to your liver, muscles, and fat.

  42. Cerasee/Bitter Melon is widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its edible fruit, and drink, is among the bitterest of all fruits.

  43. The Bitter Melon fruit is edible when harvested green and cooked. The taste is bitter.

    Wish I can get my hands on some. 😃

  44. Instead of being round and sweet-fleshed, Bitter Melon— also known as bitter squash, balsam-pear, karela and goya in various parts of the world

  45. Hi Chris..

    Someone accused me of spamming the list. I’m just trying to win. When I see something I want.. I go after it!! You said we can enter as many times as we want. If you feel that I am spamming please let me know! #BitterMelonPostsDaily 🙂

  46. Bitter Melon In recent years, several studies confirmed the fruit’s role in blood sugar control.

    1. I’m not spamming the list! I’m just trying to win. Chris said we can enter as many times as we want. I’m just persistent. Good luck!!

  47. Hi Chris..

    Can you do a video on how to eat Bitter Melon and what you pair it with? I would love to see it.

  48. Hi Chris.. it’s me again!!

    I can see you relaxing in that red chair next to the Bitter Melons. Enjoy 🙂

  49. Hey Chris
    You used the vegetable Bitter Melon aka Carilie.
    Growing up in Trinidad my mom would fry Carilie with lots of garlic. It was and still tastes delicious.

  50. Ingestion of the seeds of Bitter Melon can cause toxicity to red blood cells, which includes headache, fever, abdominal pain, and coma.

  51. Bitter melon, also known as bitter gourd or karela (in India), is a unique vegetable-fruit that can be used as food or medicine.

  52. Hey Chris,

    I know your parents will be happy that your sealed some Bitter Melon and stored it away for them. You’re such a awesome son. 🙂

  53. Hi Chris..

    Can you just ship me to your garden? I will mind my own business especially with the Bitter Melon!! I want to taste it so bad!!

  54. Bitter melon aka carilie Would love to win the vacuum sealer , trying to lose weight and it would help with meal prep

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  56. Hi Chris..

    I would love to win the CalmDo food sealer. I eat a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits. I would love to store some in my freezer for a late date. The only thing I have not tried is the Bitter Melon. How does it taste? I’m going to be on the lookout for it when I go to the grocery stores.

  57. The cerasee plant, scientifically known as Momordica Charantia, … The yellow fruit which the plant produces, bitter melon or bitter …

  58. A native of India, Bitter Melon can be stewed, curried, steamed, braised, pickled or cooked with scrambled eggs. The bitterness is tempered by cooking and served with yogurt on the side.

  59. Chow Chris,

    The vegetable in the video was bitter melon. I tried it before but I am not a fan. I ate it because of the benefits it provided to my body

  60. It is usually recommended that Cerasee (Bitter Melon), when used as a tea, be taken for nine nights straight after which a break is taken. In recent times, cerasee has become extremely commercialised and tea bags can now be found in almost all supermarkets.

  61. Caralie or Bitter Melon was uesd in this ad. Love fried Caralie with saltfish together with rice and dhal.
    Love your videos

  62. Bitter melon is especially rich in vitamin C, an important micronutrient involved in disease prevention, bone formation, and wound healing ( 2 ). It’s also high in vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin that promotes skin health and proper vision ( 3 ).

  63. Side effects of bitter melon include:

    Abdominal pain and diarrhea (with bitter melon juice, several times more than the recommended amounts)
    Side effects of bitter melon include:
    Abdominal pain and diarrhea (with bitter melon juice, several times more than the recommended amounts)
    Headache, fever, and coma (with excessive ingestion of the seeds)
    Worsening low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) Headache, fever, and coma (with excessive ingestion of the seeds)
    Worsening low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

  64. Hi Chris,

    Bitter melon but in Surinam its called sopropo.
    We use it for many things. I like it stuffed with minced meat. Or in a stew with smoked chicken and salted beef.(zoutvlees).
    Have a great day.

  65. Bitter Melon aka Carilie, fried with Sada roti. Wicked dish. Thank you Chris for continuously sharing your wonderful recipes. Keep up the fab work.

  66. Type 2 Diabetes: Whole, fried slices, water extracts, and juice of Bitter Melon may improve blood-sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. 50 to 100 ml of juice daily or 5 grams three times daily of powdered fruit.

  67. Chef!
    Bitter melon aka Carile or Karela / bitter gourd/ bitter apple / bitter squash the list goes on and on but one thing for sure….its bitter!!! 😁

  68. Although the seeds, leaves, and vines of Bitter Melon have all been used, the fruit is the safest and most prevalent part of the plant used medicinally.

  69. Bitter Melon aka Carilie
    Thank you to your dad for mentioning the use of this to help diabetes. My hubby is diabetic and actually love Carilie since tasting it for the first time. Now i always look for this vegetable to buy.

  70. A pleasant morning Chris, your Team and clam do this is Leslie Ann Bisnath from Trinidad and Tobago. Growing up I never liked “bitter melon aka carilie” but learning about its health benefits I deffinitely will give it a try. I just love and enjoy your receipes on CaribbeanPot.com they are fantastic. I learn new ways of cooking traditional meals and enjoy them. Thank you

  71. Bitter melon grows in tropical areas, including parts of East Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and South America, where it is used as a food as well as a medicine.

  72. The veg used in your demo was Bitter Melon aka Carilie. I’m always inspired by your recipes and tips. Thank You!

    1. Carilie, Bitter Melon used in Promo video as an example on how to use the Calmdo Vacuum Sealer .
      Shared the contest video and so maybe one of my 933 friends will win one.
      Now to check out latest recipe!
      Happy cooking Chris! Keep well.

    2. Super easy! Caralie and I’ll send you a pic of mine. Mine seems to have more spikes on it..
      #Etobicoke

      pS can’t seem to
      Upload pic here… will send on fb messenger.

  73. Grew up in Trinidad knowing it as ‘Caraille’ aka bitter lemon. he leaves being referred to as ‘caraille bush’. which is used mainly by women for menstrual cramps. also for poultices.

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  75. Hi Chris

    In the promo video you used the CalmDo to seal the Bitter Melon aka Carilie that you prep for when your dad gets back

  76. Bitter Melon aka Carilie is the vacuum giveaway demo. Thanks for all you do. My family has benefitted so much from your recipes and videos. I can’t wait to use my calmdo.

  77. Bitter melon is linked to lowering the body’s blood sugar. This is because the bitter melon has properties that act like insulin, which helps bring glucose into the cells for energy. The consumption of bitter melon can help your cells utilize glucose and move it to your liver, muscles, and fat.

  78. Good morning Chris… You used Bitter melon AKACarilie.
    Today I watched your video for Hunter’s Chicken.It looks amazing..going to try it but I’ll use rice instead of potatoes.

  79. Good morning Chris..

    I didn’t know that Bitter melon is a traditional treatment for eczema, menstrual cramps, colds, constipation, fevers and upset stomachs. Learn something new every day.

    1. Bitter Melon aka Carilie is the veggie you used in the promo. Good to know I’m not the only one that knows about the multiple uses of bitter melon.

  80. Hi chris
    You used bitter melon AKA carilie
    I didn’t know it has such good medicinal properties. Thanks for informing us.

  81. Chris,
    You used bitter melon, bitter squash, balsam-pear, Momordica charantia even karela all names adopted by different cultures.
    Here in T&T, we call it caraili (pronounced ‘car-eye-lee’). In my opinion best fried together with pimento peppers, garlic and onion.

  82. Hey Chris!
    Love that machine! You used Bitter Melon in your video!
    I was happy to see you enjoying my part of the country, Montreal!
    Stay safe, love your recipes.

  83. Chris
    You used Bitter Melon aka Carilie
    Thank you for the CalmDo Vacuum Sealer demo.
    I have other Vac Sealers, but the CalmDo Vacuum Sealer seems to be a better size for some of the products I vac-seal.

  84. Good evening Chris I am so very excited. I am a winner of the calm do vacuum machine. But we’re on your website Caribbean pot. Com do I leave my information. I do not want to miss receiving my gift. Thank you so much once again

  85. Hi Chris, I love your recipes. You used the vegetable called bitter melon a.k.a. carillie in your demonstration of prepping and sealing. Thank you.

  86. Hi Chris,
    You used Bitter Melon aka Carilie. I’ve never tried Bitter Melon aka Carilie. I wonder if it’s grown throughout the Caribbean. Looking forward to new videos from you! Your recipes are amazing!

  87. Hey Chris,
    I love the spices and taste of Caribbean food. I am absolutely crazy for oxtail,peas,rice,cabbage and plantains. Bitter melon is something I can’t wait to taste.

  88. Bitter melon (carilie) is the veggie mentioned in the video. Thanks also for the info. On it’s medicinal uses of this fruit for diabetics natural remedies is always welcome, the first time i watched your video i was at dialysis browsing for a new spin to encounter in the kitchen chicken palau was the dish and i nailed it i would love for you to do anotherone.

  89. Bitter melon aka bitter gourd aka Karela. Looking forward to using the vacuum sealer for my family meals. I teach and this would save me a lot of time. Blessings

  90. Bitter melon aka Carilie

    The Asian grocery stores in my area typically carry it – Chinese, Korean, Indian, Vietnamese…(you get the idea)

  91. Hey Chris,
    So its been a while since I’ve had Carilie. I must say I never knew that it also goes by the name Bitter Melon. With that being said, I don’t like it much, but my grandmother, bless her soul, whatever that lady hand touches, just makes everything taste better. I’m yet to meet anyone who can rival her cooking.

  92. Hi Chris. I would love to try the Bitter Melon. I love all fruits and vegetables. I’m just now starting to open up my palate to different types of foods. I would love to win the sealer. I was just telling a friend that I want one but they are too expensive. Thanks for giving us an opportunity to win.

  93. Hi Chris. I would love to try the Bitter Melon. I love all fruits and vegetables. I’m just now starting to open up my palate to different types of foods. I would love to with the dealer. I was just telling a friend that I want one but they are too expensive. Thanks for giving us an opportunity to win.

  94. As a child growing up in Trinidad i didn’t like Carilie or bitter melon, but truly appreciate the health benefits of eating it now.

  95. Boy…. that Mac ands cheese with pasta delicious!!! Sooo, bitter melon was the fruit mentioned in hi away video “Caroline”!!!

  96. Hey Chris,

    I’ve never tried Bitter Melon, but if I win one of these vacuum sealers, maybe I could grow it and save it up for winter time recipes. Thanks!

  97. Hello Chris,
    The vegetable that was used in the promo was bitter melon aka caroline. I never used it but now I would try it.

    1. Hello Chris,
      The vegetable that was used in the promo was bitter melon aka carilie. I never used it but now I would try it.

  98. Hi Chris!! You are my inspiration! New to peppers and you have helped me so much. I am thankful. The vegetable you used was the Bitter Melon aka Carilie. I must try this. Be blessed! Stay safe!!

  99. Hey Chris, hope all is well. In Trinidad we call this carille but I know its also called Bitter Melon. I have never been a fan of carille but my father too loves it sauted with onions garlic tomatoes and pimentoes. Thanks for doing another giveaway to your subscribers. Hope I win 🙂

  100. I’m from America, so I’m not too familiar with Bitter Melon. But, I would like to try it and use it in my recipes. Not sure if it is called Butter Melon or Bitter Melon, but it sure looks tasty.

  101. Bitter melon. I was just pricing vacuum sealers last week. Maybe I’ll get lucky and win one.

  102. Thanks Chris, saw you use Bitter melon, cleaned, and used the sealer to save for your Dad. Nice thought.

    1. Hey Chris, dun know its Rudeyp again, plz choose me and thanks in advance. With my six kids it def will be sometime I will be using quite alot. So pick meeeeeeeee plzzzzz!!!

  103. Good day Chris. You mentioned Bitter Melon or Carilie several times. Good information as always. Thank you!

      1. Chris you used bitter melon/carilie, hated it as a child and still do. But the wild carilie that use to over ripe on my neighbor fence I used to love to suck the seeds, so sweet.

  104. Thanks Chris; I liked the bitter melon video. Very interested in the vacuum sealer giveaway. Thanks for all of your great recipes .

  105. You use Bitter Melon aka carilie in the promo video. I love that vegetable I cook it to go with rice and dhal.

  106. Chris great job with the Bitter Melon I was just looking for a sealer at Costco today at a sealer they were out of stock. I would love to win one.

  107. The vegetable used in the promo video is Bitter Melon aka Carilie. and they taste so good!
    Love your youtube channel.
    Hope i win.

  108. Hey Chris, this video was awesome, thank you so much for it. It’s been forever since I wanted one.
    Totally love how you demonstrated with the “Bitter Melon” or as we call it home here “Carilie”.

    Can’t beat a great fried carilie done by granny (I like mine dry and lil crisp though) 🙂

    Thank you for this chance.

  109. Good evening. The vegetable you mentioned was Bitter Melon aka Carilie. I could really use that. Thank you for all the delicious recipes.

  110. De Groente in de promo video die u gebruikt heeft is Bitter Melon. In het Nederlands heet het Bitter Meloen en in het Surinaams Sopropo. Heerlijk als je het goed bereid. Ik lust het graag.

  111. Hi Chris. je hebt bittere meloen gebruikt. Heerlijk en gezond als je het weet te bereiden. In Suriname heet het Sopropo.

  112. Hi Chris, Thanks for another great video and for the giveaway opportunity. Bitter melon was used in the video.

  113. Bula Chris, you used Bittermelon in your video. In Fiji we call it Karella. Damn that stuff is bitter! Lol bless up.

  114. Hi Chris, you prepared bitter melon for your dad. Love the videos, keep up the good work. Have a Blessed day.

  115. Bitter melon was mentioned in the video. I have seen it at the farmers market but do not know how to prepare. Another video maybe?

    1. Hi Chris the vegetable mentioned is Carilie. It’s not my favorite at all but my grandma loved that fried dry. Vacuum sealing my summer veggies will be awesome. I’ll be waiting.

  116. Bitter melon or Caroline, whichever you prefer. Love the channel and the recipes,, hope you and the family are staying safe.

  117. Good mwaning me breddah, laud …yuh jus dey water me mouth. Anyway, the “Bitter Melon aka Carilie a wat innah de vegetable dish. When me com a Canada to me friend innah Toronto, him affie carry me com dong a yuh place me breddah.

  118. Yes Yes…wha gwan Chris!
    Your boy here – regular watcher! The veg used was bitter melon.
    My favourite thing of yours is your wicked Green seasoning – homemade and fresh. I follow your recipe, make up a big batch and keeps well in the Fridge. Good base for sauces, grilling, marinade…everyting STAR! Thank you for that.

      1. Hey uncle Chris! Thanks for the opportunity again. You used bitter melon in your promo video for this giveaway.

  119. I’m with you Chris Bitter Melon is not my favorite either. When I was growing up my mom used the seal a meal vacuum system which was much bulkier than CalmDo vacuum seal.
    This would be a great addition in my household.

  120. Hey Chris , the veg here is Bitter Melon / Carailli . I find it in Miami at the Indian store or at the Chinese market . I love it . Its full of vitamins and minerals . you can also use the leaves to make a tea, (like I am sure your dad does ) for Diabetes .
    Best !

  121. You used Bitter Melon aka carilie in the promo video. I freeze a lot of stuff so that vacuum sealer would be great to have! Thanks for the offer to participate.

  122. Bitter Melon aka Carilie, is the vegetable you used to demonstrate the CalmDo Vacuum Sealer. You used it to store the Carilie for your parents.

  123. Hi Chris
    The vegetable used in the video is bitter melon.
    Have seen it in the Asian grocery store, but have never used it.
    You mentioned that it is used to assist in Diabetes, so will try it and see what happens.
    Thanks for sharing. The sealer would be a great addition to my kitchen, but good luck to everyone.

  124. Yes Chef Chris!!!! I have been following your journey for a while. I love the progression, recipes, give aways, pretty much everything you are doing. Keep inspiring us fellow food lovers with the beautiful and flavourful dishes. I am excited at the chance to win this vacuum sealer. It is definately a kitchen staple, especially to prolong the life of veggies like Bitter Melon aka Carlie.

    Keep up the good work brother!!!

  125. Hi Chris…

    Always a pleasure to try your recipies…I grew up eating alot of Carilie. we had it growing out in the backyard. In your promo video you used Bitter Melon aka Carilie

  126. Bitter Melon. I’ve never heard of this as something to use for diabetes. I will have to look that up. Love your videos!!

  127. Hey Chris, I have seen bitter melons in the grocery store but had no idea what to do with them. This sealer would be a great addition to our kitchen. I’ll cross my fingers.

  128. Wow I Hope I Win This!! I Could Use This with the Veggies Coming Out of my Garden! Bitter Melon is what you Used for Demo!! Good Luck To Everyone!

  129. You used Bitter Melon aka Carilie , interesting to know it is a vegtable when it sounds like a fruit. Ive never used this vegetable before.

  130. Come on Godfather is Bitter melon you sealed up. I remember my grandmother in Jamaica growing it and It’s when I became an adult I truly appreciated it.

  131. The ingredient you used was bitter melon aka carilie. It taste wicked when cooked with salt fish.

  132. Hi Chris I love your videos on all the food you cook your my favorite cook. Keep up the good work.

    And I love Bitter Melon aka Carilie

    Thank you for the great videos

  133. You used Bitter Melon or Carilie. I have never seen it here in West Texas. My old sealer has just about given up the ghost so am hopeful! Made peas and rice this weekend. Soooo good! Husband is from Trinidad so try and make Trini things often. Some I have gotten good at…some not so much…”burning the sugar” for one! Always get it too dark! LOL!

  134. You used Bitter Melon (Caralie) in your recipe. Growing up in Kenya, we called it Kerela. I HATED it as a kid, but love it as an adult!

  135. Hey Chris.
    The vegetable used for this video was Bitter Melon aka Carilie. I am from the Caribbean and you are my “go to chef” for all my recipes. The ingredients are easy to find and I like how include our culture there in Canada.

  136. Greetings Chris.
    You used Bitter Melon/ Carilie …My family made that quite often in our home in Brooklyn. My father has a restaurant there, called “Cool Runnings”…everytime I see you you remind me of him…🤣Allyuh resemble too bad! Famalay lay lay

  137. You used Bitter Melon AKA Carilie in the promo. I’m from Barbados and have never heard of bitter melon.

  138. The vegetable used in the video is bitter melon know as carilie in Trinidad. The leaves of the plant can be used as well for cooling.

  139. The vegetable you used in the video is called “Karrilie” here in Trinidad. Internationally is is known as “Bitter melon.”

  140. While I’ve loved your recipes for years, I too am not a fan of the used Bitter Melon aka Carilie used in the video.

  141. Carilie aka Bitter Melon was used.

    Side note:

    My mom used to boil the bush and make tea for us to drink to get rid of menstrual cramps.

  142. Hello Chris, one of your newest followers, and you used bitter melon in the video I watched.

  143. You used carille aka bitter melon in the promo video. I am also not a fan but my mom also uses it for diabetes.

  144. Bitter melon was used. Reminded me of my childhood days. My mom would stuff it with meat and spices and cook it in coconut milk. Yum!

  145. I use this for sealing my peppers or when I want to keep the jerky fresh. You used Bitter Melon in the video.

  146. Hi Chris
    Love your videos
    Bitter melon….. There’s a Carib store near me in SW FL…. maybe they carry it
    Will see

  147. Thanks for doing this as carilie gets a bad rap aka bitter melon. You are doing a good thing, much respect.

  148. In the video you used Bitter melon aka Carilie.

    I used to live in Hawai’i. That was the first time I ever came across bitter melon. I’ve tried it 3 times; from the taste of it…I guess 10th times the charm.

    🙂

  149. Well, you prepped bitter melon. And I can tell you, the name is earned. But I have also heard that it is good for people with diabeetus.

  150. I know this fruit as Carilie (bitter melon) a fave of mine my mother in law always says some bitterness is good for the body. The leaves are steeped in hit water and used as cooking. I like the fruit with Sara roti and fried aloo. Hope I win will make good use of the vacuum sealer…

    1. Hi Chris!

      That there is bitter melon aka Carilie.
      Tried it the other day when my mother in law visited, I don’t like it. But if it’s got health benefits sometimes you have to suck it up and just eat lol.

  151. Greetings to you Chris and your team and clam do.Growing up I had never liked “bitter melon aka carilie”.As our elders say things good for us don’t always taste nice,but age brings reason.Thank you calm do for your wonderful gift….PEACE AND LOVE.

  152. Dude it’s Carilie. Man you got to do a fried carilie, dhal and rice episode. Works as an ingredient in pepper sauce too !

  153. Greetings to Chris,your team and calm do.Growing up I had never liked “bitter melon aka carilie”,but age brings reason as our elders say “things good for us don’t always taste nice”.Thank you calm do for your wonderful gift………PEACE AND LOVE.

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