I wish I could of brought on my lift.....

Sanguine

Wed, Dec 25 2013, 11:20 am

I apologize for always making fun of ziploc bags. I made aliya before there were ziploc bags. Maybe they existed (I'm not that old) but they were expensive and people didn't use them. So I never used ziploc bags (still don't know what you use so many for) and I think it's funny that the first thing on people's list is ziploc bags. I guess life isn't so hard here - If only we had ziploc bags... life in Israel would be perfect.

Please don't tell me what you use them for, I might realize how much I need them.

I won't make anymore ziploc bag jokes and I'm sorry I hit one of you amothers on the head (I thought you were joking)

So are we friends again? Hug

southernima

Wed, Dec 25 2013, 12:03 pm

smss wrote:

amother wrote:

Im just curious about small appliances? She should sell her urn, sandwich maker, immersion blender, croc pot etc? Aren't they more expensive over there?? My croc pot here was 30 bucks and my immersion bender and mini chopper were both 10!!

no, they aren't so much more expensive here. crock pots are around 100 shekels and immersion blenders are 40-50 shekels. small appliances don't work so well with transformers, I hears.

Better to buy the appliances in israel.

DO BRING kitchenware though. That is the thing I find to be the most expensive. A $12 steamer in the US is 90nis here. A $16 meat mallet is also 90 nis. Knives, spatulas, good cookware is also expensive. You may also want to bring table clothes. I like those no spill ones and can't find them here. I wish I brought some with me.

On the other hand I find dishes to be very reasonable here.

southernima

Wed, Dec 25 2013, 12:06 pm

Sanguine wrote:

It was me said the bee. Yes we can be friends again...but no more bopping me on the head or I'LL TURN YOU INTO A GOON!!!!

Shame on you

P.S. Yes, life in Israel would be perfect, if only we had ziploc bags and spill proof table cloths...and cheaper dish racks.

peacemom

Wed, Dec 25 2013, 12:27 pm

Guess what? Osher Ad sells ziploc bags by this Kirkland brand, American garbage bags etc.
I think these are sold at Costco. By the way, I can practically fit a WEEK's worth of garbage in those huge bags, and we "make" lot's of garbage!

Sanguine

Wed, Dec 25 2013, 12:59 pm

Pyrex? those glass pans? Do you mean plain glass 9X12? Buy the cheaper brand (anchor I think) They're about 40 shekel. It's not like buying a cheap pot. it's exactly the same

11 PM here at LII so good night if anyone is still here Sleep

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southernima

Wed, Dec 25 2013, 2:37 pm

Shuly wrote:

I found kitchenware to be inexpensive here - in places like Impiryat Hachessed and Hamachsan.

Good quality silverware is expensive here, so bring a few sets (fleishig, milchig, pesach)

I find it really depends what. Dishes and glassware is reasonable. Good quality pans, steamers, meat mallets, peelers, knives, spatulas (the sillicon, non-melting kind) etc... is MUCH cheaper in the US.

amother

Wed, Dec 25 2013, 5:38 pm

sara_s wrote:

amother wrote:

Sorry for being a grammar pain, but every time I see this thread posted on the recent topic section, I shout at my screen, "It's could have and would have, which could be shortened to could've or would've!"

Ahhh, that feels much better!

At wits end

It was driving me crazy too! Yeshivish grammar..

now now..thats not very nice? Is it now?

seriously whats the big deal.... Rolling Eyes

amother

Wed, Dec 25 2013, 5:43 pm

Liba wrote:

Pots, pans, baking sheets, rolling pins, silverware, strainers, pyrex, casserole dishes, dishes, kitchen utensils, serving platters, etc. Everything you use in your kitchen. Smile

Thank you, that was very helpful!! Does anyone know if you can hang shoe organizers etc over the door in Israel? Or in general over the door hooks etc?

Shes looking to optimize her space as much as possible.

amother

Wed, Dec 25 2013, 9:19 pm

amother wrote:

sara_s wrote:

amother wrote:

It was driving me crazy too! Yeshivish grammar..

now now..thats not very nice? Is it now?

seriously whats the big deal.... Rolling Eyes

What is wrong with helping the op speak and write correctly? Better here than when she writes it somewhere where it counts and reflects poorly on her education and intellect! Just a friendly helpful piece of info!

Liba

Thu, Dec 26 2013, 1:11 am

amother wrote:

sara_s wrote:

amother wrote:

It was driving me crazy too! Yeshivish grammar..

now now..thats not very nice? Is it now?

seriously whats the big deal.... Rolling Eyes

There is nothing wrong with helping people speak or write correctly. There is a problem with calling ignorance and bad grammar Yeshivish. Most, if not all, Yeshivish people I know are perfectly aware of the difference between "of" and "have" and use them both appropriately.

smss

Thu, Dec 26 2013, 1:22 am

Liba wrote:

amother wrote:

sara_s wrote:

amother wrote:

It was driving me crazy too! Yeshivish grammar..

now now..thats not very nice? Is it now?

seriously whats the big deal.... Rolling Eyes

amother wasn't the one who called it "yeshivish." sara_s was.

Liba

Thu, Dec 26 2013, 1:32 am

smss wrote:

Liba wrote:

amother wrote:

sara_s wrote:

amother wrote:

It was driving me crazy too! Yeshivish grammar..

now now..thats not very nice? Is it now?

seriously whats the big deal.... Rolling Eyes

amother wasn't the one who called it "yeshivish." sara_s was.

but the amother she was responding was complaining about the amother who called the poor grammar "yeshivish". Ignoring the offense and just dealing with the grammar was an implicit agreement that the issue was a Yeshivish one.

Meiraleah

Thu, Dec 26 2013, 1:42 am

amother wrote:

Some and some....our over the door shoe bags don't fit, but they will stay. Our towel rack on the back of the bathroom door falls some times. The tops of doors in the US are a solid even door, they are not like that here, kind of a step down, so they don't get a tight grip, just kind of hang (very not clear, maybe someone can explain better?). We bought one of those shelf/vanity things that go behind the toilet but it wouldn't fit because the piping for most toilets goes out the side instead out through the back like in the states...