tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269979802232920715.post4030814117731732592..comments2023-12-26T13:37:12.187+02:00Comments on Kosherfrugal.com - Frugal Living in Israel: Some shopping thoughtsEsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934256824361733440noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269979802232920715.post-34683952536530899832015-11-29T09:16:43.902+02:002015-11-29T09:16:43.902+02:00I bought vanilla beans for about 2 shekels apiece ...I bought vanilla beans for about 2 shekels apiece (to make my own extract with) and had them brought over (they are not heavy at all, even a large package).<br />I think the ziploc bags is dependent on the area you live in. My area is not exactly an area with "everything"! Glad to hear you found some you're happy with (I like my stash of no-name brand bags)Esterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04934256824361733440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269979802232920715.post-40692476787597424272015-11-29T09:14:20.691+02:002015-11-29T09:14:20.691+02:00But I got vanilla beans in America for about 2 she...But I got vanilla beans in America for about 2 shekels apiece. And who ever travels to Ikea (2 hrs in each direction)?!?<br />Esterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04934256824361733440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269979802232920715.post-20121641637890472522015-11-29T08:35:10.882+02:002015-11-29T08:35:10.882+02:00Vanilla beans in the shuk where I live are 8 NIS e...Vanilla beans in the shuk where I live are 8 NIS ea. Also, IKEAs ziploc bags are brilliant!<br />Avigayilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12567514778944970507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269979802232920715.post-90398819831488178992015-10-27T21:55:43.725+02:002015-10-27T21:55:43.725+02:001. I often find 2 fresh vanilla beans for 10 sheke...1. I often find 2 fresh vanilla beans for 10 shekels at Nitzat Haduvdevan. Not sure how much they cost in the US, but this seems pretty cheap. Also is a lot cheaper to make your own extract than buy either the real or fake stuff here or in the US.<br />2. I find excellent ziploc bags - Diamond brand - at Rami Levi (small and large), along with great raisins.<br />3. I substitute "pilpel Tziporahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15496127865507451015noreply@blogger.com