>I cannot anymore convince myself that shmurah matzah is "lechem oni" - machine, yes, but shmura - "lechem ashir".

You misunderstood, Shmurah Matzo if bought in quantity will turn you into an *Oni* so it is indeed *Lechem Oni*!

Is Sufganiyot the same as donut?

Last time I went to Israel I went to a place called Papagaio. For a fixed price they had unlimited meats including steaks. "Tops" in my book!

http://www.eluna.com/rest/Papagaio_Jm...

West Bend, the best by far. Nothing burns and variable heat setting makes this very versatile. Read the reviews at Amazon.

$35 - 5 Quart - http://www.amazon.com/West-Bend-84905-5-Quart-Oblong-Shaped/dp/B001AH5H0A/ref=sr_1_15?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1350418293&sr=1-15

$69 - 6 quart - http://www.amazon.com/West-Bend-84866...

How much was the chicken? I lately have a hard time to convince myself to buy raw chickens when I can get a ready to eat one from Brachs (here in the 5 towns) with a side for $10. If you subtract the cost of the side (~$4) that gives you the chicken price of $6 - less than what a raw one would cost me.