Readers find deal on sauce
Taste of the Town frequently deals with requests that represent a challenge for many people in these tough economic times, so here’s a bit of good news: In response to a query from Karen Waffle, Joan O’Connell, Suzie Williams and Casey Jones all said Del Monte Tomato and Basil Spaghetti Sauce can be found at 99 Cents Only stores. …
For Teresa Coleman, who’s looking for chipotle ranch dressing, Jones recommended the house brand at Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market. …
For Martha Siebel, Jones said bottles of Republic of Tea iced tea are available at Einstein Bagels. And Lisa Levine reported finding plastic bottles at Cost Plus World Market at 3890 Blue Diamond Road (there’s another Cost Plus at 2151 N. Rainbow Blvd.) and glass bottles at Crazy Pita at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive in Henderson. …
For Noel Newman, O’Connell emailed that lamb riblets are available at the Walmart Supercenter at 3615 S. Rainbow Blvd. …
For Peter Berent, who’s looking for pickles with no vinegar added, O’Connell recommended Batampte Half Sour Pickles from Albertsons at 4850 W. Craig Road. …
For Joan McMaken, Levine said frozen calamari steaks are available at Japan Creek Market, 9310 S. Eastern Ave. …
For Chris Cooke, who’s looking for Marzetti refrigerated salad dressings, Libby Casolari spotted them at Vons and at Glazier’s Food Marketplace, 8525 W. Warm Springs Road, and William Isaac and Colleen Sams found them at Albertsons. …
For Derek Eggen, who’s looking for wheat-free soy sauce, Sams reported finding it at Albertsons at 2642 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway in Henderson, and Beth Stefano pointed out that La Choy and Kroger’s house brand (the latter available at Smith’s) are wheat-free, as is San-J Tamari, “in my opinion, one of the best.” …
More on Silva brand Portuguese linguica: Alan Benzon reported finding it at Albertsons at 2835 N. Nellis Blvd. and at the commissary at Nellis Air Force Base. …
Here are more reader requests.
Thomas Garkowski: Ben & Jerry’s Light Raspberry Ice Cream with Chocolate Chips;
Sonja Slosberg: Mestemacher whole-grain rye or pumpernickel bread;
Susan Eagle: Marco Polo bruschetta;
Jack Heierle: Macayo Mexican Style Taco Sauce & Chip Dip, hot style;
Joan W. Justi: small cans of Mr. and Mrs. T’s (or other brand) Bloody Mary mix;
Vern Sample: a store/deli/bakery that sells Swedish food products;
Marjorie Harden: Frieda’s sun-dried tomatoes;
And Mark Cheney: a local source for Blues Hog BBQ Sauce.
Readers?
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