Readers shed light on chocolate raisins

Dark chocolate seems to be becoming more popular these days, though whether from a flavor aspect or because of perceived health benefits, I’m not sure. But at any rate, three readers have found the dark-chocolate-covered raisins sought by Stephanie Wilson. Marlene Novick and Toby Spiegel e-mailed to say they can be found at Trader Joe’s (with Novick adding, “but please save some for my husband”), which has four stores in the valley, and Novick also suggested Whole Foods Market, which is at 100 Green Valley Parkway in Henderson and 8855 W. Charleston Blvd. And Abby Smith suggested See’s Candies, which has five stores in the area. …

For Helen Hatcher, who’s looking for old-fashioned chow mein with crisp noodles, Carol Keenan e-mailed that she gets it at Pumi Oriental Restaurant at 239 N. Pecos Road in Henderson (there’s another Pumi at 9026 W. Sahara Ave.), adding, “when I order it I always tell them I want the crunchy noodles, so I don’t know how it is served if you don’t specify. I also order the noodles on the side, so I can add as I wish; that way they stay crunchy.” And I’m thinking you may want to see if your favorite neighborhood Chinese restaurant will do the same. …

For Eve Hedman, who’s looking for Minute Maid frozen lemon juice, Michele Bonelli said she has found it at Wal-Mart stores and some Smith’s stores. …

For natural-casing hot dogs, Spiegel said Boar’s Head brand hot dogs are available at Smith’s and at Sunflower Farmer’s Markets, which are at 3365 E. Tropicana Ave. and 4020 S. Rainbow Blvd. …

More on Key lime pie: Maria Quinn and Bob Goldberg recommended the version at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab at the Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South. And Diana Starkus of the Henderson Whole Foods Market said the store’s bakery carries Key lime tarts. …

More on gyros: Bonelli recommended the Greek Bistro at 565 Marks St. in Henderson, and Dottie Manz suggested Yassou Greek Grill, 7871 W. Charleston Blvd. …

Reader requests: Jane Ashley is looking for deep-fried turkeys that can be ordered and picked up for Thanksgiving, preferably in the Henderson area. …

Lorraine Young is looking for Kellogg’s Croutettes Stuffing Mix. …

Neil Carmena seeks a local source for good gravlax. …

Marsha Bialick is looking for packaged cheese fondue. …

Zorka DaSilva is looking for thyme tea, in bags or otherwise. …

Juliet Violette is looking for ramps, also known as wild leeks. …

Gladys Stancato is looking for Tango candy bars. …

Mary Dowling is looking for a local source for Weber’s yellow horseradish mustard. …

Judy A. Lukehart is looking for roaster chickens, which are larger than frying chickens. …

Carl Taylor is looking for a whole corned beef tongue. …

And Irene Crandy is looking for High Liner Grilled Cod Loins with garlic butter, which she used to get at Costco. …

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