Q: Months ago, I went grocery shopping and picked up a box of Chiquita brand banana bread mix. I made it and it was delicious, moist and very flavorful, but I haven't been able to find it again. I even went on Chiquita's website but no luck. — Sandy Ergle, Alpharetta
A: Sandy, while it sports the Chiquita moniker, the banana bread mix is a product of Concord Foods, so that's why you didn't notice any information on the Chiquita website. Locally, I found boxes of Chiquita banana bread mix for $2.29 at Save-A-Lot, 5211 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, 404 299-8188. And if you really love this mix and don't want to run out for a while, or don't mind spending quite a bit, you can order a pack of six boxes for $38 through www.amazon.com.
Q: Since moving to Atlanta from Pennsylvania, I haven't been able to find my favorite potato rolls by Martin's. I like to get the tiny dinner rolls that I use to make baby burgers. These are even smaller than sliders. They're about two bites. My kids just love them. Are they available anywhere in Atlanta? Thank you. — Jerri Small, Atlanta
A: Martin's turns out a variety of rolls, including long potato rolls, dinner potato rolls and hoagie rolls. All of the potato rolls have a rich, buttery color. I found packages of 24 Martin's tiny party potato rolls for $3.39 each at the newly opened Publix, 104 Town Blvd., Atlanta, 404-233-7475. This store is located in the Brookhaven area, in the same shopping center where Costco recently opened.
Q: I have used Wella Elan hair setting lotion for 30-plus years. I went to Sally's to purchase a new bottle and was told it had been discontinued. Please help me find it. — Sandra Mason, Decatur
A: Sandra, these days discontinued doesn't always mean that the product has completely disappeared. You can still buy Wella Elan Plus Extra Hold Conditioning hair setting lotion, but are limited to 10 16-ounce bottles, for $19.95 at www.wwbeautystore.com.
Q: I received a delicious caramelized onion spread as a gift. It was called Bella Cucina and it also had some fennel and raisins. It was sweet and a little tart, and instead of using it as a spread, I baked pork chops with some of it and it was just delicious. Now, I have no idea where to find it. Please help with this request. — Muriel Reed, Atlanta
A: Bella Cucina not only is the name of a line of Italian foods but, luckily for you, it's also a retail store. You'll find 6-ounce jars of antipasti with caramelized red onions, fennel and golden raisins for $12 at Bella Cucina, 1050 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta, 404-347-6476.
