Kibkom North Cyprus Forum

Posted: **Sun 08 Oct 2017 10:41 am**

I am always amazed and a little bit dumbfounded by posts that ask the forum members, where they can buy every day items, such as sunbeds, specific foods. And these are from people who have been in Cyprus a number of years, so please anything to do with food go into a supermarket DIY a Yapi TVs and washers the appropriate shop. I know, I know the few of you that have fingers poised over your keyboard DON'T OPEN THE POST.

Posted: **Sun 08 Oct 2017 11:58 am**

or even use the 'search' facility provided on the forum headings. Sadly topten, many posters want others to do the research - for whatever reason.

Posted: **Sun 08 Oct 2017 12:23 pm**

Where is the Search Facility?

Posted: **Sun 08 Oct 2017 12:30 pm**

I do not agree? I purchased my holiday home in TRNC 3 years ago. The advice/guidance I have been given within this Forum by its members I could not do without. I have bought all my White Goods, beds etc from guidance from forum members and very much appreciate it and may it continue. I have visited places to shop, eat from again useful guidance from KIBKOM members. My neighbour in TRNC wanted to know how I knew more than they did and they live in TRNC. Simple answer KIBKOM members

Posted: **Sun 08 Oct 2017 12:50 pm**

Next to (on the right) of the "post reply" button at the top of the forum page.

Posted: **Sun 08 Oct 2017 1:20 pm**

I totally agree with DEnizismael;

I am becoming very disillusioned with this forum, but one of its nicer aspects is when people share experiences and information in a friendly and helpful manner.
It is also helpful to loners and older and infirm people who cant get about much, and try several shops. The one thing I would ask, however, is that posters indicate in the heading what it is they are looking for so that those who are not interested in the item concerned and/or just dont know will not waste time opening the post. This goes also for buying and selling items.

Posted: **Sun 08 Oct 2017 5:12 pm**

This forum is a bit like a TV channel, if the heading doesn't tick your box don't look at it. Simple really

I have to say I have found this forum absolutely brilliant, I have acted on advice, bought items, attended functions etc etc etc.

There are worse things happening in our world than what appears on Kibkom.

OK I've taken cover with my tin helmet on

Posted: **Sun 08 Oct 2017 5:21 pm**

But why go trawling around the shops when you can ask here and get a range of prices and opinions from different people?

Posted: **Sun 08 Oct 2017 5:48 pm**

What harm does it do? It's nice to have people helping each other out, even for the little things that run out here until the next shipment comes in. It's no different than asking a friend or a neighbour if they know where you can buy something that you can't find, just more options and information on the forum, as more people chip in with their little bits of help. It's handy to have a list of places to try, rather than driving about willy nilly, particularly if you have difficulty due to age or disability. The one thing that might be helpful, further to Ragged Robin's suggestions, is that people state what area they live in roughly, to get the best suggestions for their location.
It would be a sad day if we couldn't help each other out, no matter how little.

Posted: **Sun 08 Oct 2017 7:19 pm**

'well said alphamike and good idea re specifying the location.

Posted: **Sun 08 Oct 2017 7:52 pm**

As we're on the subject where can I buy good quality kitchen/chefs knives.I've lost my favourite knife that I've had for 25 yrs.Lost without it,used it for veggies,meat and fish preparation,thanks

Posted: **Sun 08 Oct 2017 8:15 pm**

You forgot to say where you are Maud-dib.........

Posted: **Sun 08 Oct 2017 9:12 pm**

If you are near Catalkoy/Karakum you could try Shah. I walk past their kitchen equipment to avoid temptation but it does seem better quality than most, if pricey.

Posted: **Mon 09 Oct 2017 8:05 am**

Muad_Dib. There are a couple of kitchen shops opened in each of the malls in Famagusta and the Airport Mall, which sell quality items. Not sure if they sell knives or not, but will be at the Airport Mall later this week, so will have a look and let you know.
Years ago, we bought a set of little knives from the shop that sells everything down the new harbour road. They were cheap, and don't look anything special, but are brilliant and still as sharp as ever 8 years down the line. So maybe worth trying in there. Haven't been there for a while, but you had to drive over waste ground to get to it, on the left hand side going down towards the harbour. Shop is located down stairs in an apartment block. Usually have things like plastic chairs, sunbed cushions lying outside.

Posted: **Mon 09 Oct 2017 8:10 am**

Beautiful knives in Halos Karakum.

Posted: **Mon 09 Oct 2017 8:40 am**

topten wrote:I am always amazed and a little bit dumbfounded by posts that ask the forum members, where they can buy every day items, such as sunbeds, specific foods. And these are from people who have been in Cyprus a number of years, so please anything to do with food go into a supermarket DIY a Yapi TVs and washers the appropriate shop. I know, I know the few of you that have fingers poised over your keyboard DON'T OPEN THE POST.

I just saw this post from you

topten wrote:Does anyone know where i can get a terracota house number?

Posted: **Mon 09 Oct 2017 9:41 am**

Thanks Mike & Laura

Posted: **Mon 09 Oct 2017 9:59 am**

Btw it's a 5" utility knife i'm after,thanks

Posted: **Mon 09 Oct 2017 11:24 am**

Hedge-fund wrote:
topten wrote:I am always amazed and a little bit dumbfounded by posts that ask the forum members, where they can buy every day items, such as sunbeds, specific foods. And these are from people who have been in Cyprus a number of years, so please anything to do with food go into a supermarket DIY a Yapi TVs and washers the appropriate shop. I know, I know the few of you that have fingers poised over your keyboard DON'T OPEN THE POST.

I just saw this post from you

topten wrote:Does anyone know where i can get a terracota house number?
In reply that is not an everyday item that you would find in your local yapi or TV shop, and it was custom made not off a shelf.

Posted: **Mon 09 Oct 2017 12:56 pm**

Ah, once again and whilst on the subject of knives. Where can I get my knives sharpened, replies on a postcard please.

Posted: **Mon 09 Oct 2017 2:20 pm**

Knife sharpener, Girne Wednesday market

Posted: **Mon 09 Oct 2017 2:39 pm**

Also small shop on the left when going from Hirondelle roundabout towards the Colony Hotel.

Posted: **Tue 10 Oct 2017 12:53 pm**

Went to Stormac (?spelling) this am. Didnt get what I wanted, but I did notice a surprising selection of kitchen knives of what looked to be quite good quality.

Posted: **Tue 10 Oct 2017 1:08 pm**

Well I went in our Ozankoy butcher this morning, asked where I could get knives sharpened, and he told me to bring them down and he will do them, lovely man. Maybe I shouldn't tell though, as he will be inundated.......

Posted: **Tue 10 Oct 2017 4:49 pm**

isn't it the purpose of a FORUM to exchange ideas/opinions and communicate with each other?
It's an online community, and that's what a community does... communicate.

I can only say I've been given great suggestions and it's been very helpful. Thank you all!

Posted: **Tue 10 Oct 2017 6:55 pm**

Must be a reason why so many people have viewed a post with the heading Where to buy.Could it be that people on here just want to try and help other members in the community.What a silly idea.

Posted: **Tue 10 Oct 2017 8:58 pm**

Thx Robin

Posted: **Wed 11 Oct 2017 6:37 am**

This forum is brilliant but the one bugbear i have is in the for sale section, how about posting the price, location,and a contact number, a description in the title bar would also help, items would get sold a lot quicker, if that information is not on the forum i very rarely reply

Posted: **Wed 11 Oct 2017 8:41 am**

I, for one, am quite happy to help to respond to these types of requests, if I can. As has already been said, isn't that the point of a forum such as this. Even if it's not an item I'm currently looking for, it may be something that I'll be interested in the future. It can also save a lot of hunting around, especially if prices are posted.

To that end, has anyone spotted Hartley's jelly cubes, preferably East side? They did have them in Supreme but have sold out. I was advised to eat gelatine to help with a joint problem, don't know if it's helping but I find I'm enjoying eating it

Posted: **Wed 11 Oct 2017 9:11 am**

I dont know coa, but Shah is a possibiity they often have the more unusual items. . I will hopefully be going there in a few days and I will have a look for you.

SEE? How easy it is?? Even those of us who have mobility problems can help others sometimes and feel less out of things.

Posted: **Wed 11 Oct 2017 9:33 am**

Thanks, I did look there but didn't see them. However, that doesn't mean they don't have them.

Posted: **Wed 11 Oct 2017 10:09 am**

Did you ask?

Whenever I ask, I'm told that they're right in front of me!

Posted: **Wed 11 Oct 2017 11:18 am**

Keithcaley wrote:Did you ask?

Whenever I ask, I'm told that they're right in front of me!

Ah but that's only when you ask 'where are my glasses?'

Posted: **Thu 12 Oct 2017 7:18 pm**

Where to buy.... an inversion table?

Posted: **Fri 13 Oct 2017 5:17 am**

kayc wrote:Where to buy.... an inversion table?

As a first resort, try entering ' inversion table ' in the search box at the top left corner of the screen - you'll then see any adverts from people selling one...

Posted: **Fri 13 Oct 2017 6:09 am**

kayc wrote:Where to buy.... an inversion table?

Edip Electronics in Lefkosa sell gym equipment. http://www.edipelectronics.com/

You could also try Onder in Famagusta or Lefkosa.

Posted: **Sat 14 Oct 2017 9:16 am**

topten wrote:I am always amazed and a little bit dumbfounded by posts that ask the forum members, where they can buy every day items, such as sunbeds, specific foods. And these are from people who have been in Cyprus a number of years, so please anything to do with food go into a supermarket DIY a Yapi TVs and washers the appropriate shop. I know, I know the few of you that have fingers poised over your keyboard DON'T OPEN THE POST.

Good God there are some miserable sods knocking about on this forum. Lighten up, what harm is it doing? If you don't want troubling don't open the thread.

Posted: **Sat 14 Oct 2017 1:37 pm**

Sorry Aylin : I found the shelf in Shah which houses cake decoration etc. and there were sachets of the makings of jelly but no cubes of any nature. I also tried Supreme - never again, I did not find what I was looking for , could not even find the right shelf for your jelly cubes, and the parking , access and trolleys made Shah paradise by comparison.

Incidentally if anyone sees REAL cider can they let me know. I mean real stuff made with apples , preferably from Zomerset where the Zider applies grow let me know. Ozankoy/Karakum/Catalkoy area and preferably in a shop with easy parking please. NOT the ersatz stuff made with all sorts of fruit! Why does everything have to taste of something else these days? Same as porridge, cant people make the effort to add a spoonful of real honey if that is what they want with it Rabbie Burns must be spinning in his grave.

Posted: **Sat 14 Oct 2017 1:42 pm**

Until I read Kibcom I though an inversion table was something to do with a branch of mathematics like logarithms!

Posted: **Sat 14 Oct 2017 1:54 pm**

RR,
Thanks for looking, I'll have to try in South or UK I think.

Posted: **Sat 14 Oct 2017 2:52 pm**

I am over 12th December I can bring you packets of gelatine or jellies, do you still do the Saturday market? I use Hartleys sugar free jelly crystals Strawbery or Raspberry good price 39p for two. Pm me if you want some.

Posted: **Sat 14 Oct 2017 4:03 pm**

Hi RR, been back in the UK a week, but Erdener had cases of magners & also Stowford press. Sah also had cans of Stowford press

Posted: **Sat 14 Oct 2017 5:11 pm**

Thanks Woodspeckie, I've PMd you

Posted: **Sat 14 Oct 2017 5:59 pm**

Where to buy.....vegetable shortening such as Trex, Spry or similar local version, if there is such a thing? If there is a local version, would love to know what it's called. I have never seen it here, but perhaps am looking in the wrong areas in supermarkets. I know Spry can be bought in the south in cans, but a bit expensive when insurance added, for such a little thing.
I forgot to take my own advice regarding area. Area is far east of Girne, but go to Girne/Famagusta/Lefkosa for shopping, just rarely west of Girne.

Posted: **Sat 14 Oct 2017 7:35 pm**

Wasn't too sure what vegetable shortening was so I googled it - 'Shortening is any fat that is a solid at room temperature and used to make crumbly pastry and other food products. Shortening is used in pastries that should not be elastic, such as cake.[citation needed] Although butter is solid at room temperature and is frequently used in making pastry, the term "shortening" seldom refers to butter, but is more closely related to margarine.'
We tend to use Kerrymaid lard which you can buy at the Esentepe Tempo but obviously that is not vegetarian. Someone told us that the local brand Sana Klasik is good in pastries, I have some in the fridge. Translated it is a vegetable margarine with 70% fat (no trans fats). You should be able to buy it in most supermarkets. Hope that helps.

Posted: **Sat 14 Oct 2017 10:26 pm**

come_on_aylin wrote:Wasn't too sure what vegetable shortening was so I googled it - 'Shortening is any fat that is a solid at room temperature and used to make crumbly pastry and other food products. Shortening is used in pastries that should not be elastic, such as cake.[citation needed] Although butter is solid at room temperature and is frequently used in making pastry, the term "shortening" seldom refers to butter, but is more closely related to margarine.'
We tend to use Kerrymaid lard which you can buy at the Esentepe Tempo but obviously that is not vegetarian. Someone told us that the local brand Sana Klasik is good in pastries, I have some in the fridge. Translated it is a vegetable margarine with 70% fat (no trans fats). You should be able to buy it in most supermarkets. Hope that helps.

Thank you very much for your help and research, very much appreciated. It does have to be vegetarian, so lard, as you rightly guessed, won't fit the bill. I will look into the Sana Klasik and ingredients to compare with what is in vegetable shortening, although not too keen on using margarine in general. Vegetable shortening with butter (half of each) seems to make a better flakier pastry than all butter.

Posted: **Sun 15 Oct 2017 7:21 am**

Ileli sell Spry vegeatable shortening in a can sometimes,but it's very expensive. You could put out an appeal on here for anyone going to Alphamega to bring you back a can or two of Top Chef shortening. It has a very long shelf life. It's what I used to do when I lived in TRNC .

Posted: **Sun 15 Oct 2017 7:57 am**

fatouche wrote:Ileli sell Spry vegeatable shortening in a can sometimes,but it's very expensive. You could put out an appeal on here for anyone going to Alphamega to bring you back a can or two of Top Chef shortening. It has a very long shelf life. It's what I used to do when I lived in TRNC .

Thanks Fatouche, will check in Ileli, if I can't find it a bit nearer to home, and at least am a bit prepared for it being expensive. Nice to know there is another brand to look out for.

Posted: **Sun 15 Oct 2017 1:38 pm**

I got a packet of Atora Vegetable shredded suet in Erdener earlier this year intending t make dumplings and never got round to it. I just found it at the back of the cupboard , I cant remember the cost but at the time there were plenty on the shelf. The "best buy" date was July and it is unlikely I will use it for a month or two yet, so if anyone wants to take the risk they are welcome to it gratis.

Posted: **Thu 19 Oct 2017 2:30 pm**

Muad_dib wrote:As we're on the subject where can I buy good quality kitchen/chefs knives.I've lost my favourite knife that I've had for 25 yrs.Lost without it,used it for veggies,meat and fish preparation,thanks

There's a good selection of utility knives in Erulku at varying prices. Didn't have time to check at the Airport Mall today. However, hopefully you will have replaced your knife by now.

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