Spelling change uncovers gravy mix
After a recent column reported that Barbara Alitt is looking for Besto gravy mix, several sharp-eyed readers responded that it’s actually Bisto and is available in the area. Ann Kaiser and Jennifer Jones said they saw it at Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Markets (of which there are quite a few in the valley), Jones and Diana Tinkley recommended British Foods at 3375 S. Decatur Blvd. and Raymond Neveu said it can be found at Glazier’s Food Marketplace, 8525 W. Warm Springs Road. …
For Cindy A. Perez, David Miller, Richard Taylor, Judianne Oleson, Rae Pattison and Scot Campbell said frozen Hatch chilies — or chile, to use the authentic nomenclature — are available at Carlito’s Burritos, 3345 E. Patrick Lane, as are fresh Hatch chilies during the season from about late August through early September. …
For Kate Powell, who’s looking for sweet potato fries, Anita Lewy faxed that they’re served at Vintner Grill at 10100 W. Charleston Blvd. and Aaron Mantz suggested the cafe at the Eldorado Casino at 140 Water St. in Henderson. …
For Geri Guido, Mantz reported finding Mrs. Smith’s Hearty Pumpkin Pie at Albertsons, Smith’s and Walmart right now. …
For Torri Haney, Mantz said two brands of lemon olive oil can be found at Albertsons. …
For Teri Moon, who’s looking for watermelon pickles, Cindy Ferguson recommended E. Waldo Ward in Sierra Madre, Calif., at www.WaldoWard.com or (626) 355-1218, adding that the company carries other holiday items from childhood such as spiced peaches and spiced apples. …
For George Winikoff, Glenda Eaton recommended the flaxseed bread at Fresh & Easy. …
More on crispy-noodle chow mein: Vivian Friedman said it’s not on the menu at Grand China, 3000 W. Ann Road, but if you ask for New York-style chow mein, you’ll get the real thing, and Jack Oliver said the same applies at Chow Mein Express, 3955 S. Durango Drive. …
More reader requests:
Gina Turner: Brach’s Kentucky Mints;
Al Maestri: local Italian restaurants that serve bracciola;
Toni L. Downen: a local source for sassafras tea;
Alexander E. Kohler: a local source for smoked eel;
Larry Brickner: ice-cream bricks that come in boxes and can be used for making homemade ice-cream sandwiches;
Brenda Myers: Ocean Spray canned cran-raspberry sauce;
Steve Lang: Marzetti’s Sweet and Sour Dressing;
Mary Martin: Lawry’s dry spaghetti-sauce mix in packets;
And Robert and Daisy Lomprey: Coney Island hot dog sauce in bottles or cans.
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