Readers uncover broasted chicken
Among hybrid foods, broasted chicken is unique. It’s marinated chicken that’s both pressure-cooked and fried, and it’s being sought by Dale and Sandra Smutzler.
Courtney Bateman, Ruth Kohout, Toby Katz and Thong Bartlett recommended Graziano’s, 8410 W. Desert Inn Road, with Bateman adding that it’s available there in a meal or family pack or by the piece. And Toby Spiegel recommended Amore Pizza and Pasta, 3945 S. Durango Drive. …
For Ben Tobias, who’s looking for applewood-smoked bacon, Shirley Moore e-mailed that it can be found at Wal-Mart at 3615 S. Rainbow Blvd. and once again at Sam’s Club at 7175 Spring Mountain Road. Ursula Schneider wrote that it can be ordered through Winder Farms, which can be reached at www.winderfarms.com. Tim Jensen of Village Meat & Wine, 5025 S. Eastern Ave., said he carries both regular and peppered varieties, and Roger S. Kneass recommended Nueske’s at www.nueskes.com, or (800) 392-2266. …
For Peggy Waller, who’s looking for Utz potato chips, Dee Riddle said they’re not available in the valley but can be obtained through utzsnacks.com (or call 800-367-7629). …
For Joyce Klevins, who’s looking for malted milk, Twila Posch e-mailed that the Carnation brand can be found in the coffee section of Wal-Mart Supercenters and Wal-Mart Neighborhood Markets. …
For Marjorie Blease, Dottie Bailey e-mailed that roast-beef hash can be found in the canned-meat aisle at Wal-Mart. Anne Coming said it’s available at Albertsons at 2550 S. Fort Apache Road and Kacey Casto said it’s at Albertsons at 7075 W. Ann Road. Joyce Hambacher said it’s available at Smith’s at 6855 Aliante Parkway in North Las Vegas. …
For Alex Greenberg, who’s looking for herring fillets sold loose, Jan Visser e-mailed that they’re on the cold seafood bar at Whole Foods Market at 100 S. Green Valley Parkway in Henderson, and Margaret Bergin said she orders them from www.NordicHouse.com (or call 800-854-6435). …
For Anne Coming, who’s looking for Red Rose Tea, Mike Eckman e-mailed that he orders it in 100-count boxes from www.RedRoseTea.com, and also has ordered it from www.NetGrocer.com. …
More on Aunt Jemima Buckwheat Pancake Mix: Erika Brooks e-mailed that it’s available at Albertsons at 1008 Nevada Highway in Boulder City. …
More on Wiener schnitzel: For the veal variety, John Hillbrook suggested Cafe Heidelberg, 610 E. Sahara Ave., and Rebecca Barton e-mailed to say Postrio at the Grand Canal Shoppes, 3377 Las Vegas Blvd. South, recently switched from using veal to pork in its Wiener schnitzel. …
Reader requests: Hambacher is looking for three-bean salad in a jar. …
Irene Williams is looking for Goldenberg’s bite-sized peanut chews, which she used to get at Rite-Aid. …
Joan L. Gehrke is looking for fish and chips similar to those prepared at the old Nevada Palace. …
And Otelia Patterson is looking for vegetarian tamales in a jar.
Readers?
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